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Dec. 14, 2020
Supporting students: Application window for DeCA scholarship open

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14, 2020. Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2021.
Dec. 13, 2020
AFRC leaders hold virtual year-end commander’s call

Air Force Reserve Command leaders held a virtual commander’s call via social media platforms Dec. 3, 2020.
Dec. 13, 2020
Supporting students: Scholarships for Military Children Program opens Dec. 14 for 2021/22 academic year

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14 this year. Applications are due by Feb. 17.
Dec. 11, 2020
Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program

The program is designed to improve the retention of experienced Airmen and Space Professionals in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
Dec. 9, 2020
Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies

Probably his most notable achievement was piloting the Bell X-1 experimental rocket plane, in which he became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947, shortly after the founding of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service.
Dec. 7, 2020
Russian State-Sponsored Malicious Cyber Actors Exploit Known Vulnerability in Virtual Workspaces

The National Security Agency (NSA) released a Cybersecurity Advisory today detailing how Russian state-sponsored actors have been exploiting a vulnerability in VMware® products to access protected data on affected systems.
Dec. 5, 2020
AFRS to host "Pathway to Wings" brief Dec. 21

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Dec. 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.The Pathway to Wings brief,
Dec. 4, 2020
Hunt Forward Estonia: Estonia, US strengthen partnership in cyber domain with joint operation

Estonian and U.S. cyber commands jointly conducted a defensive cyber-operation on Estonian Defence Forces’ networks from September 23 to November 6. The operation, designed to counter malicious cyber actors, strengthened the cyber defense capability of both nation’s critical assets.“Combined
Dec. 2, 2020
AFRS to host "Pathway to Wings" brief Dec. 21

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Dec. 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.The Pathway to Wings brief,
Dec. 2, 2020
Cyber Airmen train in weapons competition to increase cyber security

Members of the 688th Cyberspace Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing participated in the annual Weapons Cyber Competition Nov. 16-20.The competition provided an opportunity to hone and sharpen technical skills by providing a realistic, competitive environment to demonstrate and practice cyber tactics,
Dec. 1, 2020
Command leaders look to enhance communication with an on-the-go force

Air Force Reserve Command leaders are looking to utilize mobile technology to enhance communications with Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families.
Nov. 30, 2020
Information Technology and Military Power

Author: Jon R. LindsayReviewer: John Speed Myers
Nov. 30, 2020
Joint All-Domain Command, Control Framework Belongs to Warfighters

The Joint Staff's director of command, control, communications and computers said that the Joint All-Domain Command and Control framework is warfighting business.
Nov. 28, 2020
A War by Words: Language and Cultural Understanding in the Age of Information Warfare

This article will analyze the historical role of language in China’s interactions with the outside world and the role language plays in modern US–China competition. We will also explain how the Air Force can use the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) to bolster the ability of the 16th Air Force
Nov. 27, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine delivery dry runs taking place across U.S., General says

The chief operations officer for Operation Warp Speed discussed how the COVID-19 vaccines will be delivered and administered during a press briefing in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 27, 2020
Space Entanglements: The India–Pakistan Rivalry and a US–China Security Dilemma

The proliferation of space technologies to middle and regional powers raises new questions concerning contemporary international politics and the likelihood of war. Since China launched its infamous 2007 antisatellite missile test, the United States has grown increasingly concerned about the number
Nov. 26, 2020
2020 Department of the Air Force Holiday Season Message

In a memorandum for Airmen and space professionals, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett,addressed holiday safety and occupational health.
Nov. 25, 2020
AFRL set to co-host two-day virtual Quantum Collider 2.0

ROME, N.Y. (AFRL) – A free, virtual quantum event will be held Dec. 1–2, 2020, and will feature live workforce development and supply chain management panels. The Virtual Quantum Collider 2.0 will highlight the pillars of the Air Force Research Laboratory Quantum Strategy along with key components
Nov. 24, 2020
Partnering together to reach new heights

The Air Force continuously drives to find innovative ways to modernize and improve the force. Collaboration can stem innovation and expand knowledge, creating a consistent approach of improvement and advancement.Keesler and Mississippi State University developed a partnership earlier this year to
Nov. 22, 2020
Like holiday shopping, mailing cards and packages is best done early

It’s always prudent to begin holiday shopping as early as possible, and it’s equally important to get cards and packages in the mail early so they reach their destinations in time for Christmas Day.

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