Cyber News

  • Decrypting Bitcoin and Blockchain for Military Lawyers

    The military, logistics, and healthcare are only a few examples of the industries that have begun incorporating blockchain technology to improve operations. Legal practitioners must begin paying more attention to this quickly evolving technology. This article should serve as a cryptocurrency primer

  • Rally in the Rockies 2021: Day 1

    Personnel conducted a high altitude, low opening jump during Rally in the Rockies 2021 exercise, Sept. 13, 2021, Guernsey, Wyo. HALO jumps are typically employed when stealth is necessary to infiltrate enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

  • Foundational Competencies: Digital Literacy

    The Air Force has identified 24 Air Force foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic, competency-based approach to develop the force. These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others,

  • Strategy at Mach 5: Hypersonic Weapons in Chinese Military Strategy

    Hypersonic weapons have become an almost daily topic in the media. It is one of the latest in a long string of ideas that have moved from science fiction to science fact. Several countries, such as the United States, Australia, and India, have active hypersonic research programs. Unfortunately for

  • Hanscom workshop to highlight software testing

    To inform the Hanscom-area acquisition workforce about test efforts and capabilities, the 96th Cyberspace Test Group, Detachment 1, located here, will host a virtual test workshop Sept. 29 beginning at 1 p.m.

  • National Preparedness Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As part of National Preparedness Month, the second week’s topic is building a disaster-supply kit.Once an emergency plan is established to address specific needs following a disaster, your family should assemble an emergency supply kit — enough supplies for at

  • NATO Air and Space Power – Taking the Alliance into 2030

    From Sept. 7-9 the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) hosted their annual Conference convening the NATO Airpower community at Essen, Germany. The presentations and discussions were focused on the topic of Delivering NATO Air and Space Power at the speed of relevance. "The annual JAPCC

  • Communication systems are key to timely warnings during emergencies

    Communication is probably the most important critical issue that can profoundly impact the outcomes of an emergency. Communication is essential because, without effective, continuous, and consistent communication, all the other areas of emergency management would be unmanageable.

  • STORMWATER STRAIGHT TALK: What goes on the ground sticks around

    When it rains, a portion of rainwater does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows over the ground surface – especially if it is an impervious surface, such as concrete or asphalt, or dense soil, such as clay. This runoff water is defined as stormwater. Stormwater that is not absorbed by the

  • Wisconsin Guard cyber team serving 1st federal deployment

    MADISON, Wis. – Soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard's Detachment 1, 176th Cyber Protection Team, have made tremendous strides during the unit's first federal deployment, to Fort Meade, Maryland.The unit is conducting cyberspace operations in support of U.S. Cyber Command and Cyber National

  • Afghanistan Will Put Russia's Regional Ambitions to the Test

    While the failure of the United States’ two-decade campaign to reshape Afghanistan was a source of no little schadenfreude in Moscow, the collapse of Ashraf Ghani’s U.S.-backed government has thrust Russia into a challenging position. Even as President Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia has no

  • CBCS provides mission readiness to OAR, Ramstein

    Combat Communication Squadrons from all over the U.S. Air Force participate in Operation Allies Refuge while maintaining communication capabilities through Ramstein Air Base, Germany, since the beginning of the operation.

  • The Fall of Afghanistan: The Fault Lines and the Future

    The events that unfolded on 15 August in Afghanistan are an indicator of the fragile nature of the security environment in the landlocked country. The fall of Kabul and the subsequent transfer of power to the Taliban were a reminder of how unpredictability and uncertainty are the central

  • Relief aid available for Airmen and Guardians affected by Ida

    In the wake of Hurricane Ida, many have been affected by the weather phenomenon along the Gulf Coast.Whether people sheltered in place or evacuated to safer locations, Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families were among the affected.“Hurricane Ida has devastated many areas along the Gulf Coast,”