AFSPC commander discusses cyber-security way-ahead at conference

Absent vigilant and strategic defense, U.S. forces' dependence on the cyber domain could quickly become its greatest vulnerability, said Air Force Space Command's top uniformed officer at the CyberFutures Technology and Conference Exposition March 22.Gen. William Shelton addressed attendees at the

Top five things Airmen should know about energy

In a soon-to-be released video, an Air Force senior leader shared key elements of the service's efforts to change the culture of energy and give Airmen a more personal stake in energy conservation as it relates to national security.In the video, entitled "The Five Things Every Airman Should Know

General: Space capability integral to all military operations

Space capabilities have become integral to all military operations, the commander of Air Force Space Command told reporters here during a Defense Writers Group breakfast March 22."It's hard to imagine what life was like before we had ... GPS providing very accurate targeting capability, military

SecAF: Cyberspace is an Air Force priority

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley highlighted cyberspace as an important Air Force priority and joint force enabler during remarks to Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members March 23 at the Air Force Association's 2012 CyberFutures Conference and Technology Exposition

Air Force ends pilot travel card progam

The Air Force recently decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012. "The CSA, a pilot travel card program, provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most

Vandenberg hosts prayer luncheon

Vandenberg Storm Water Management Plan available for public comment

The Vandenberg Air Force Base Storm Water Management Plan is available for public comment here through April 11The Central Coast Water Board has approved of the revisions. Comments may be submitted in writing to: 30 CES/CEANQ, 1028 Iceland Ave, Vandenberg AFB, Calif., 93437.The plan is required

Fitness center encourages Team V to “run across America”

Fitness staff of the 30th Force Support Squadron fitness center are encouraging Team V members to walk, bike or run across America with a program that began Feb. 1. "Walk/Bike/Run Across America" is an incentive program intended to help Vandenberg members meet their fitness goals by challenging them

AEFIs ensure Airmen know deployment window

Do you know your Air and Space Expeditionary Force Indicator, or AEFI? The two-digit code identifies when your deployment period occurs within an AEF Cycle. All Airmen should know their AEFI and be prepared to deploy during that time period.AEFIs also give the Air Force Personnel Center's AEF and

Air Force Culture and Language Center launches new field guides for Airmen

The Air Force Culture and Language Center, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., is currently developing a series of Expeditionary Culture Field Guides on key countries to where U.S. forces are deploying.The ECFGs provide deploying forces of all U.S. military branches with language, region and