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Jan. 11, 2022
Air Force Cyber Enlisted Airmen transition to Operational AFSC

Effective Nov. 1, 2021, all cyber enlisted Airmen have transitioned from the 3DXXX Cyberspace Support Air Force Specialty Code to the 1D7XX Cyber Defense Operations AFSC. The one-to-one transition and implementation of the new AFSC for cyber enlisted Airmen is part of a multi-phased approach that
Jan. 11, 2022
DOD launches new university consortium for cybersecurity

Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., to mark the establishment of a new effort.
Jan. 7, 2022
CYBERCOM Announces Academic Engagement Network Partners

U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) will officially announce its newest Academic Engagement Network (AEN) college and university partners from 34 states and the District of Columbia this week.
Jan. 7, 2022
JBSA implements HPCON BRAVO PLUS

Joint Base San Antonio officials announced implementation of Health Protection Condition BRAVO PLUS measures beginning Jan. 6, 2022.
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. 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. 21, 2021
DOD Issues Guidance on Plans to Counter Extremist Activity in the Force

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby shared the outcome of the recommendations by the Defense Department's Countering Extremist Activity Working Group during a news conference.
Dec. 21, 2021
AFRL, Northrop Grumman demonstrate solar to radio frequency conversion

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s and Northrop Grumman’s Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) Project have successfully conducted the first end-to-end demonstration of key hardware for the Arachne flight experiment. A ground
Dec. 20, 2021
USSF’s EPS-R Program on Schedule for Historic Polar Mission

A unique partnership with Norway and the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command will extend satellite communications for U.S. polar forces and save taxpayers millions of dollars.
Dec. 20, 2021
Space Force website launches on service’s 2nd anniversary

The U.S. Space Force public website is going live as the newest service marks its second anniversary. SpaceForce.com is now the site where future Guardians can find everything they need to know about careers such as space operations, cyber, intelligence, acquisitions and engineering.
Dec. 16, 2021
How TRICARE pharmacy network changes will affect TRICARE For Life

Have you heard about the changes coming to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network starting Dec. 15? CVS Pharmacy is joining the network on that date. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you’re a TRICARE For Life beneficiary, you may be
Dec. 16, 2021
Admiral describes DOD's response to global threats, challenges

Navy Adm. Christopher Grady emphasized the challenges facing the United States and its allies in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in consideration of his nomination to become vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dec. 14, 2021
DOD Official Outlines 2022 National Defense Strategy in CNAS Forum

The Defense Department's new National Defense Strategy, due in early 2022, will be a plan to deal with an increasingly complicated security landscape, Mara E. Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Dec. 14, 2021
Lithuanian cyber defense leader visits 111th Attack Wing

Cyber defense leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s State Partnership Program partner, Lithuania, visited the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base Dec. 6 to discuss capabilities, training and areas of future cooperation.
Dec. 14, 2021
Concept of Integrated Deterrence Will Be Key to National Defense Strategy, DOD Official Says

The undersecretary of defense for policy fleshed out the concept of integrated deterrence during the Defense One Outlook 2022 summit.
Dec. 14, 2021
VA statement on GPO printing, mailing delay

Because of supply chain and staffing shortages, the vendor contracted by the Government Publishing Office to provide printing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs is experiencing delays in printing and mailing notification letters to veterans and claimants. The disruption may impact the
Dec. 14, 2021
Sword Athena drives change in maternity uniform accessibility

Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group model. In response to an outbrief with Air Combat Command commander, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Sword Athena partnered with Army
Dec. 14, 2021
Introducing BRAVO: A hackathon series for Air Force, industry

A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by security communities and technology companies, in which teams self-form and develop working prototypes urgently in response to challenges often accompanied with data.

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