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Aug. 8, 2023
Cyberspace reservists lead the way in improving partnerships and driving innovation during New Mexico Joint Innovative Readiness Training Exercise Cyber Shield

A team of Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) cyberspace Airmen, chiefly comprised of members of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC’s premier cyberspace wing, were joined by Air Force Active Duty, New Mexico Air National Guardsmen (NMANG), Space Force Active-Duty members, and Marine Reservists to execute
March 10, 2023
AFCYBER Commander immersed into AF Reserve Command's only cyberspace wing

Airmen and civilian staff from the 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, commander of 16th Air Force, at Joint Base Lackland-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on January 6, 2023.
Dec. 5, 2022
Partnering With Ukraine on Cybersecurity Paid Off, Leaders Say

A team from U.S. Cyber Command worked with Ukraine to strengthen its cyber defenses and provide reassurance, and it paid off big-time as Russia launched its invasion, Cybercom's commander told a panel.
Dec. 5, 2022
Know how to celebrate the holiday season safely

The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times, but also deadly if people are not careful. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA. This results in more than a dozen deaths, injuries, damage and more
Nov. 29, 2022
Seven online courses every Air Force leader should take

If you’re looking to grow as a leader, consider enrolling in one of AETC’s free DigitalU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education and Training Courses. Any Airman—active duty, reserve, guard or civilian—can enroll in one of the 22 online courses specifically designed for people-focused leaders.
Nov. 29, 2022
Acquiring Machine-Readable Data

This article presents contracting and program management best practices on how to negotiate for the delivery of and rights to AI-Ready data, including sample clauses that can be used in all contracts and agreements.
Nov. 17, 2022
AFRL encourages public sector collaboration, insight at New Mexico Cyber and Space Symposium

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, in partnership with Deloitte and Central New Mexico Community College held the New Mexico Cyber and Space Symposium in Albuquerque, Oct. 12-14, 2022, with more than 150 attendees from across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, industry,
Nov. 15, 2022
Secretary of the Air Force participates in cybersecurity event

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, commander of Sixteenth Air Force, during his visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 4-5, 2022.
Nov. 15, 2022
Cyber 101: Hunt Forward Operations

Hunt Forward Operations (HFOs) are strictly defensive cyber operations conducted by U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) at the request of partner nations. Upon invitation, USCYBERCOM Hunt Forward Teams deploy to partner nations to observe and detect malicious cyber activity on host nation networks. The
Nov. 15, 2022
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1

Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1
Nov. 9, 2022
USSPACECOM deputy commander speaks on modern space era during America’s Future Series, “Cyber, Land, Air, Sea, Space” Summit

“The Third Space Age is here,” posed the deputy commander of U.S. Space Command. And it’s characterized by an intersecting conjunction of space sectors. U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw addressed attendees of the America’s Future Series “Cyber, Land, Air, Sea, Space” (C.L.A.S.S.) Summit during a
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF announces 2022 Photo Contest winners

The Department of the Air Force announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Photo Contest Nov. 7.
Nov. 9, 2022
AFOSI offers fraud safety, prevention guide

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations 11th Field Investigative Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio offers tips on fraud safety and prevention.
Nov. 3, 2022
Principle Duality: S-O-M-E Principles and Pitfalls New Planners and Strategists Should Know

History is a cruel tutor. It hammers a lesson into our minds so sternly that no one dares to mention the many exceptions that must be allowed. Yet as soon as we have learned that lesson – and ignored its exceptions – history punishes us for not following another rule that posits the very
Nov. 3, 2022
Winter Olympic application window is open for Olympic hopefuls

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Time is running out for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of representing the Department of the Air Force in the next Winter Olympics.Guardian and Airmen athletes have until Nov. 7 to apply for the DAF World Class Athlete Program (WCAP),
Nov. 1, 2022
DOD releases National Defense Strategy, missile defense, nuclear posture reviews

The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Oct. 20, 2022
Maturing the Cyber Force – Replicating the Flying Community’s Training Methods

When compared to the flying community which has existed since World War 1, the cyber community is still in its infancy stages. The Cyber Mission Force (CMF) was authorized in 2012 and 133 CMF teams reported initial operating capability in 2016.[1] Although CMF teams have been operating at differing
Oct. 20, 2022
16th Air Force Information Warfare leaders receive 363 ISRW targeting immersion tour

The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing hosted U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), for a Wing visit on
Oct. 20, 2022
See Yourself in Cyber – a call to action from CISA

See yourself taking action to stay safe online and see yourself being part of the solution. Cybersecurity is a team sport, and you are a valuable part of the team.
Oct. 20, 2022
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Recognizing, reporting phishing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights why cybersecurity is critical in keeping agency and personal data safe.

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