7/27/2010 - Electronic Systems Center enhances Air Force network
The Cyber/Integration Division, formerly known as the 753rd Electronic Systems Group, has recently improved the way information flows to and from Air Force computers worldwide, saving approximately $24 million in the process.
7/22/2010 - Criminals Use Romance, Patriotism to Steal Money
Shelly is a smart, successful business owner, but a brief liaison with a man claiming to be a servicemember nearly cost her everything.
7/9/2010 - Cyber Command Synchronizes Services' Efforts
Leaders of the new U.S. Cyber Command have a long to-do list in creating central oversight for the military's computer networks, including synchronizing what the services already have in place.
7/8/2010 - Cyber Solutions Depend on Partnerships, Official Says
Defense Department officials are reaching throughout government and the private sector to lay the framework for long-term solutions in computer network security, the department's head of cyber policy said today.
6/30/2010 - Federal Times clarification - USB policy
In response to a recent article, "Lifting social media, USB ban means implementing safety strategy" published on Federal Times dated June 27, 2010, we would like to correct the record.
6/25/2010 - USSTRATCOM Accepts Command and Control of Third WGS Satellite
The U.S. Air Force announced today that U.S. Strategic Command operationally accepted command and control of its third Wideband Global SATCOM satellite, WGS-3.
6/15/2010 - USSTRATCOM unit tracks Hayabusa capsule, furthers international SSA sharing
The Joint Functional Component Command Space (JFCC Space) at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., a component of United States Strategic Command, collaborated with Air Force Space Command personnel to provide Space Surveillance Network (SSN) support while tracking a Sample Return Capsule (SRC) from the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft during its successful re-entry in the Australian Woomera Prohibited Area June 13.
6/11/2010 - Chairman's Corner: Happy Birthday Army!
One of the great privileges of this job is visiting our men and women in uniform, including our Soldiers, who serve around the world.
6/10/2010 - Tactical Satellite-3 completes groundbreaking experimental mission
Tactical Satellite-3 will transition from an experimental demonstration to an operational asset when spacecraft control authority officially transfers on June 12 from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate here to Air Force Space Command at Peterson AFB, Colo.
6/8/2010 - New Cyber Chief: Cyberspace Must Become a National Security Priority
The director the U.S. Cyber Command recently spoke about the role of the new agency, as he became the first CYBERCOM commander during a small ceremony at Fort Meade, Md. On May 21, 2010.
6/1/2010 - Solemn gathering honors ultimate sacrifice
A small group of patriots gathered at the base cemetery May 31 for Offutt's annual Memorial Day commemoration to honor those who have died while serving in our nation's military.
5/27/2010 - Four Units Win Prestigious USSTRATCOM Award
Gen. Kevin P. Chilton recently announced the four 2009 Omaha Trophy winners, an honor awarded annually to military units demonstrating the highest performance standards in USSTRATCOM mission areas.
5/26/2010 - Cyberspace Symposium Keynote Address Transcript
Transcript for Gen Kevin P. Chilton's keynote address for the 2010 USSTRATCOM Cyberspace Symposium.
5/21/2010 - Gates establishes U.S. Cyber Command and names first commander
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced May 21 Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander's appointment as the first commander of U.S. Cyber Command, officially establishing the Initial Operating Capability for the new command.
5/21/2010 - Army Forces Cyber Command Headquarters Standup Plan Announced
The Army announced today that it intends to establish a new Army Forces Cyber Command (ARFORCYBER) Headquarters within the National Capital Region, no later than October 2010.
5/13/2010 - The Case for the New START Treaty
The treaty has the unanimous support of America's military leadership.
5/10/2010 - Officials Warn of Phishing Scams Targeting Troops
U.S. Strategic Command officials are urging renewed vigilance against Internet-based identity theft after detecting a widespread phishing expedition against servicemembers.
4/21/2010 - STRATCOM commander tells Minot Airmen they are valued, valuable
The commander of United States Strategic Command visited one of the key bases under his wartime command April 20 to tell Airmen at Minot Air Force Base their service to country, their professionalism and their dedication to the nuclear profession are not only noticed, but needed.
4/16/2010 - Cyber Command nominee urges government, private sector cooperation
Officials in the new U.S. Cyber Command need to strike a balance between protecting military assets and personal privacy, the presidential nominee to lead the command told a Senate committee April 16.
4/6/2010 - Vice Chairman Expresses Comfort With Nuke Production Freeze
The nation's second-ranking military officer said today that he's comfortable with a new U.S. policy that halts future production of nuclear weapons.
4/5/2010 - Security worries lead to BlackBerry limits
The Air Force's nearly 50,000 BlackBerrys are not quite so handy anymore. Starting this month, airmen can no longer use the mobile devices to send text messages with photos or videos attached, or download new applications.
4/3/2010 - Pacific AF bases test new open access to social media
Five U.S. Air Force bases in the Pacific are the latest to allow servicemembers to friend, tweet and instant message from their desks at work.
3/30/2010 - U.S. Air Force begins opening network to Social Media Sites
The Air Force began its plan to open access to Internet-based social-networking sites on the Air Force Network today.
3/25/2010 - CSAF: Air Force Global Strike Command mission requires constant vigilance
The Air Force chief of staff opened the first-ever Air Force Global Strike Command commande' conference Mar. 24.
3/17/2010 - U.S. Cyber Command preparations under way, general says
Preparations for the formal establishment of U.S. Cyber Command are under way, a senior military officer reported to Congress March 16, here.
3/11/2010 - USSTRATCOM Cyberspace Symposium
U.S. Strategic Command will host the second USSTRATCOM Cyberspace Symposium May 26-27, 2010 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.
3/2/2010 - Global Positioning System Continues Improvement Initiative
Building on the January 2010 upgrade to the GPS ground control segment, Air Force Space Command will be installing another software release primarily designed to support the pending mid-2010 launch of the first GPS IIF space vehicle.
2/22/2010 - Former Shuttle Pilot Talks About Missions He's Charged With
KETV NewsWatch 7's Rob McCartney had the opportunity to sit down with a one-on-one interview with Gen Chilton recently.
2/12/2010 - Spear phishers target military members at home, work
Information warfare was around long before the computer. Even in the days of homing pigeons, adversaries would attempt to intercept each other's messages to gain an advantage.
2/1/2010 - Navy Twitter Account Finalist in Shorty Awards
The Navy's official Twitter account, @NavyNews, has been named one of six finalists in the "2010 Shorty Awards" among more than 250 nominations in the government category.
2/1/2010 - USSTRATCOM comments on space debris article
Response to a suggestion made in Mr. Williams' story regarding achieving "parity" as reason for intercepting USA193 in 2008.
1/29/2010 - Navy Stands Up Fleet Cyber Command, Reestablishes U.S. 10th Fleet
The chief of naval operations (CNO) officially established U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) and recommissioned U.S. 10th Fleet during a ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Md., Jan. 29.
1/27/2010 - Military families gain access to free, online tutoring
The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.
1/26/2010 - E-4 commemorates 35 years on alert
To say there have been a lot of changes in the past 35 years would be a bit of an understatement.
1/21/2010 - USSTRATCOM NCO Tackles Challenges on Rugby Pitch
When Staff Sgt. Eric Walton was five years old, he joined his first football team because, as he put it, he loved tackling and wasn’t afraid of getting hurt.
1/7/2010 - STRATCOM/AFSPC to improve global GPS coverage
The United States Strategic Command and Air Force Space Command have initiated an effort that will improve global coverage for users of the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation.
1/4/2010 - Commercial & Foreign Entities Pilot Program Transitions to U.S. Strategic Command
U.S. Strategic Command announced today that it has assumed responsibility for sharing space situational awareness and analysis with satellite owner/operators.