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  • Communicators train to face enemies on digital battlefield

    In millions of real-world attacks each year, hackers from every corner of the Earth try to crack through computer network defenses.But in the Air Force Communications Agencys simulator training exercises here, the attacks come from hackers a mere 30 feet away.The defenders are Airmen from network

  • McConnell crew members receive Distinguished Flying Cross

    The 15 hours a McConnell KC-135 aircrew spent giving and receiving gas yielded great benefits for its receivers during one of the first airborne assaults of Operation Enduring Freedom.Their professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty were recognized not only by their fellow comrades,

  • AMC to focus on OPSEC, COMPUSEC during awareness day

    To emphasize the importance that mission success relies heavily on sound operational and computer security practices, Air Mobility Command leaders have requested each wing commander dedicate a three-hour period during the first two weeks of December to focus on OPSEC and COMPUSEC awareness.The wing

  • AMC commander's holiday safety message

    The holiday season is traditionally a period where we give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us, the most precious of which is the freedom to share these moments with loved ones and friends.As we celebrate the holiday season, take time to remember those fallen in battle and honor our

  • Half-moon Retreat

    Members of the 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here perform the retreat ceremony Nov. 19 facing a half-moon at dusk. (Photo by Matt Fox)

  • McGuire Airmen show there's no place like home

    Many military members have reasons for choosing the base or region they are stationed. For five McGuire Airmen who hail from the same hometown, a base close to home seemed like the right choice.Who knew they would end up at McGuire AFB at the same time and in the same unit?Staff Sgt. Joseph Maneen,

  • AMC announces senior officer assignments

    Air Mobility Command officials announced the following senior officer assignments:Col. Frank J. Kisner, commander, 43rd Airlift Wing, Pope AFB, N.C. will become director, Plans and Programs, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Colonel Kisner has been selected for promotion to

  • COMMENTARY: Dont get caught in the 'phishing' net

    Internet scammers are using a new method to coax unsuspecting victims into their nets.Phishing is an Internet e-mail scam that tricks individuals into revealing personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and passwords."Phishers first steal a company's identity and

  • France honors U.S. Air Force senior leaders

    Two U.S. Air Force senior officers were inducted recently into the French Legion d'Honneur, the highest award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France.Gen. John P. Jumper, Air Force chief of staff, and Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air

  • Travis firefighters win world championship

    Competing against the best of the best, a team of Travis firefighters captured top honors during the World Firefighter Combat Challenge Nov. 9 to 13 in Las Vegas.Travis is the first Department of Defense team to win the international title and only the second American team to win the award since