July 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.

July 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.

July 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.

June 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.

June 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.

May 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.

May 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.

May 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.

May 13, 2010

The Case for the New START Treaty

The treaty has the unanimous support of America's military leadership.

May 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.