July 17, 2014 Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old e-mail tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches of personally identifiable information, or PII.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, or DSET, which currently prompts users to provide a digital signature when an e-mail contains an active
July 16, 2014 F-35 returns to limited flight, officials rule out Farnborough While the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter has returned to limited flying, it will not be appearing at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said during a Pentagon news conference July 15.The F-35 fleet was grounded July
July 15, 2014 Air Force to highlight S&T priorities at industry event Creating tomorrow's Air Force is a delicate balance. It requires a mix of science and technology investment to meet current warfighter needs, as well as cutting-edge research to develop revolutionary capabilities which today's Airmen can only imagine, and may not see fielded this decade.That is one
July 15, 2014 Hanscom's cyber initiatives Today's battlefield is full of ever-changing and constantly evolving threats. In this environment, the Air Force not only defends against enemies in air and space, but also against adversaries within the cyber domain. Hanscom Air Force Base may not have fighter jets, helicopters or remotely piloted
July 14, 2014 Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization July 14.The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces and Field Operating Agencies, resulting in savings of $1.6
July 14, 2014 Air Force creates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced today.The change resulted from a comprehensive effort to reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redundant
July 3, 2014 AFRL launches hypersonic branch at AEDC The relationship between the Air Force Research Laboratory and Arnold Engineering Development Complex's hypervelocity capabilities is paying dividends and leading to a more in-depth and scientifically broader collaboration.In light of the success of several joint projects, AFRL leadership has
July 1, 2014 Commentary: "Brown's Bag" -- budget and leadership lessons As I depart for my new assignment as the 2nd Air Force commander at Keesler AFB, Miss., I can't help but reflect on my previous assignments and what I've learned in my nearly 28 years of service.As a comptroller, I obviously pay a lot of attention to the budget environment. While current headlines
June 27, 2014 Commentary: Taking inspiration from our founding fathers The Air Force is no stranger to challenging times. That's certainly the case today where, in the current fiscal climate, much is outside of our control and we are faced with a great deal of uncertainty. As I weigh that uncertainty, though, it occurs to me that our challenges today aren't so
June 27, 2014 Civilian workforce recruitment and retention top issues at annual union meeting During their annual joint national labor management meeting on June 10, Air Force Materiel Command leaders and union officials came together to discuss the challenges of recruitment and retention of civilian personnel while being faced with financial concerns during sequestration. Gen. Janet