Jan. 11, 2022 National Cyber Director unveils new approach at Cyber War College Conference At the National Defense University's College of Information and Cyberspace 2021 Cyber Beacon Conference, the nation's first National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, said his new office will "bring coherence, connectivity and leverage" to the country's cyberspaces and that transgressors will have to
Jan. 11, 2022 2022 Great Texas Airshow comes to JBSA-Randolph The 502nd Air Base Wing is hosting the Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 23-24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Jan. 11, 2022 Preparing the Battlespace: The Potential for Conventional War Between the US and China China's rise and its determination to carve out a place for itself on the world stage often evokes debate as to whether the United States, for so long at the top of the international order, will seek to swat China back down the ladder. Strained relations and multiple potential flashpoints indicate
Jan. 11, 2022 Mission Defense Team working to achieve IOC Franklin D. Kramer, former assistant secretary of defense, wrote in the Cyberpower and National Security publication that the United States must create an effective national and international strategic framework for the development and use of cyber as part of an overall national security
Jan. 11, 2022 526th IS delivers tailored ISR training scenarios to Combat Air Force Intelligence Professionals The 526th Intelligence Squadron (526 IS) pivots its mission. The Nellis AFB-based squadron seeks to deliver tailored intelligence training scenarios to units worldwide, expanding the reach of synthetic training to the desktops of analysts globally. The former mission of the 526 IS was to provide
Jan. 7, 2022 Dietary supplements: Educate yourself first before trying them Steeped in a culture of fitness and optimal performance, military professionals take dietary supplements at far higher rates than their civilian counterparts. Studies show that nearly two in every three service members takes some sort of daily dietary or herbal supplement.
Jan. 3, 2022 In the National Guard or Reserve? Learn about your health care options Are you a National Guard or Reserve member? Check out the TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook.
Dec. 29, 2021 Air Force supports US global health policy priorities of 2021 As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats.
Dec. 29, 2021 In the National Guard or Reserve? Learn about your health care options Are you a National Guard or Reserve member? Check out the TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook.
Dec. 29, 2021 History being made: AFW2's connection The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone recently; they are now two years old. On Dec. 20, 2019, then-President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first new military force since 1947.
Dec. 28, 2021 Cyber commandos offer unique capability for joint force In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments.
Dec. 27, 2021 Need health advice at home? Chat with a nurse 24/7 With the threat of flu season added to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you might not want to go to the doctor’s office for a minor health issue. And with the Military Health System, or MHS, Nurse Advice Line, you may not have to.
Dec. 27, 2021 Air Force discusses future of medicine at annual workshop Leaders across the Air Force Medical Service met virtually and in-person for an annual Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, December 7-9, sharing ideas focused on recalibrating operational readiness.
Dec. 27, 2021 Don’t underestimate Mother Nature: Winter safety tips for cold weather Never forget the power of nature and its effects, especially if exploring outdoors during the coldest months of the year.
Dec. 23, 2021 DAF processes religious accommodations requests The Department of the Air Force is processing a number of Religious Accommodation Requests for the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 10,000 requests from across the Total Force have been received, of which approximately 2,100 have been disapproved due to military readiness considerations.
Dec. 21, 2021 Sino-Russian Defense Cooperation’s Impact on Chinese Aerospace RD&A We should not forget that in the “Era of Great Power Competition,” the United States has two peer “Strategic Competitors” and several others with whom we compete. When our two largest competitors, namely the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation, cooperate toward their common
Dec. 21, 2021 “Smart Power” Is Hard Power: A Liberal Position on the US Approach to China Traditionally, power is measured by states' ability to coerce using hard power; however, the diffusion of power largely due to increased interdependence and advanced technology development has rendered these traditional sources of power less effective in achieving desired outcomes. Today, it is not
Dec. 21, 2021 Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production.
Dec. 20, 2021 Almost All Active Duty Service Members Receive Vaccines By any measure, the vaccination process in the military has been enormously successful, with 6,540,793 shots administered with 1,915,932 service members fully vaccinated or having the first shot of a two-shot protocol.
Dec. 16, 2021 Confluence of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: How Japan’s Strengths Can Shore Up American Weakness in the Pacific Although now a middle-power, Tokyo is no idle bystander but has championed a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) concept that seeks to promote the region's stability and prosperity through upholding a rules-based international order. Moreover, Japan's FOIP concept aligns well with US interests and