MAY 5, 2021 - The U.S. Air and Space Forces in collaboration with the security research community opened registration May 4 for the qualification round of the second annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking challenge. This virtual competition enables security researchers of all levels to focus their skills and creativity on solving cyber security … [Read more...]
UAV Gets Enhanced Capabilities
MAY 5, 2021 – The 174th Attack Wing has partnered with multiple Department of Defense contractors and academia to lead the effort in establishing new and additional capabilities for the MQ-9 Reaper. According to the Assistant Director of Operations at the 174th Operations Support Squadron, capabilities include battlefield and airspace communications enhancements as well as … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Laser Eye Protection
MAY 5, 2021 - Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that can net offenders up to five years in jail or cost them a $250,000 fine. Even with this heavy potential penalty, laser strikes have become increasingly more common. According to the FAA, 6,852 such incidents were reported in 2020, compared with 385 in 2006, and so far this year, incidents of “joy lasing” are up … [Read more...]
Air Force Employee Assistance Program Widens Resource Umbrella
MAY 5, 2021 - The variety of resources available to Air Force Employee Assistance Program users will increase with the revamping of the program's coaching and financial services, which went live May 1. The EAP is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities … [Read more...]
Tyndall AFB Offers First Glimpse of “Installation of the Future”
MAY 4, 2021 - The Air Force offered its first glimpse of a new virtual operations prototype during a live equipment demonstration at Tyndall Air Force Base, April 28. The demonstration display, dubbed the Technology Lab, offered media a peek into the future of one of the innovative technologies that will make Tyndall AFB the Installation of the Future. The Installation … [Read more...]