Jan. 13, 2012

Information Assurance: Defending Cyberspace

Today, as never before, Department of Defense networks and the personnel who maintain them are being tested to the very limits of their ability to deflect assault. Attackers all over the world are utilizing every conceivable method to gain access to our critical systems and introduce malicious code to exploit or destroy our assets.

Dec. 7, 2011

Airman brings space to ground forces

Satellite communications and Global Positioning Systems are common battlefield tools for U.S. and coalition forces in today's overseas contingency operations.

Nov. 29, 2011

Volunteerism benefits community, builds camaraderie

Some servicemembers work hard building structures with loud rattling power tools, others deliver home-cooked meals to elderly strangers who could use a helping hand, while others choose to mentor impressionable youth who need strong role models to look up to.

Nov. 21, 2011

Cyber and Space Symposium explores challenges, opportunities

The 2011 U.S. Strategic Command Cyber and Space Symposium kicked off Nov. 15 at the CenturyLink Center in downtown Omaha with discussions highlighting the evolving nature of cyber and space capabilities and the rippling effects of their technological advancement through military, industrial and domestic applications.

Aug. 24, 2011

STRATCOMs J9 interns seek solutions for information sharing

A team of seven college students chosen to participate in the Mission Analysis and Outreach Division's intern program presented their findings on ways to improve information sharing Aug. 18 in the U.S. Strategic Command theater.

Aug. 22, 2011

STRATCOMs new senior enlisted leader hits ground running

When meeting Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, U.S. Strategic Command's new senior enlisted leader for the first time you'll be greeted with a warm smile, a firm handshake and a highly motivated, no-nonsense attitude.

Aug. 9, 2011

Air Force Prepares to Launch DARPA Hypersonic Vehicle

The second flight of the\r\nHypersonic Technology Vehicle 2, developed by the Defense Advanced Research\r\nProjects Agency, is scheduled to launch Wednesday at 7 a.m. PDT from Space\r\nLaunch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., aboard a Minotaur IV\r\nLite rocket.

Aug. 5, 2011

Deterrence Symposium brings nuclear debate to the forefront

The 2011 U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium commenced Aug. 3 and 4 promoting thoughtful discussion and debate on "21st Century Deterrence Challenges," the theme of this year's forum.

July 6, 2011

GPS Satellite Achieves 20 Years On-orbit

GPS Block IIA-11 (SVN-24), built by Boeing (formerly Rockwell Corporation), was launched on July 4, 1991 and set healthy to navigation and timing users on Aug. 31, 1991.

June 30, 2011

Successful Launch of ORS-1 from NASA Wallops Flight Facility

The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the first Operationally Responsive Space prototype satellite aboard a Minotaur I launch vehicle at 11:09 p.m. EDT yesterday from Pad 0B at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va. ORS-1 deployed 12 minutes after launch.