USAF Hits 2019 Personnel Goals, Facing Retention Ripple Effects
DODIG: Not All USAFA Sexual Assault Cases Were Reported to Congress
USAF Launches Air Force Justice Information System
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RADAR SWEEP
North Korea Says Underwater-Launched Missile Test Succeeded
The Oct. 2 test of the Pukguksong-3 missile, which North Korea describes as a type of missile capable of being launched from a submarine, is seen as the North’s most high-profile weapons launch since it began diplomacy with the United States early last year. Some experts say North Korea wants to show the US what would happen if diplomacy fails again. Associated Press
Pentagon’s Top Lawyer to Review All Ukraine-Aid Documents
The Defense Department’s top lawyer is gathering all records and documents related to the Ukrainian aid at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, Jonathan Hoffman, the department’s top spokesman, said. But Hoffman provided no details on when the Pentagon first learned that the $250 million aid package had been frozen, reportedly by the Office of Management and Budget, or why. Defense One
Pentagon to Classify More Acquisition Info, Keep Closer Eye on Fed Employees
Using a slate of new authorities, the Pentagon is looking to classify whole new categories of information surrounding acquisition and procurement, defense officials say. The move comes as the Defense Department takes over as the clearinghouse for security clearances across the federal government, which includes a wide-ranging effort to lock down networks and information shared with the defense industry in an effort to protect data from the prying eyes of Chinese and Russian hackers. Breaking Defense
Defense Department to Tighten Data Security After Settlement with Veterans Group
The Defense Department will revamp its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act databases following charges the online information sites exposed millions of troops’ and veterans’ personal information to identity thieves and scammers, officials announced Oct 3. Leaders from Vietnam Veterans of America, which filed a lawsuit against the department to force the changes, called the move an important step in ensuring that military members’ information is monitored and protected. Military Times
AFIMSC Fiscal Closeout Promotes Readiness, Supports Airmen and Families
The Air Force successfully closed out fiscal 2019 on Sept. 30 by executing a record $7.1 billion in the installation and mission support portfolio. Lt. Col. Laurie Lanpher, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center budget director, said the milestone could not be accomplished without a tremendous team effort. USAF release
The Search for the Counterdrone “Silver Bullet”
When it comes to defending infrastructure, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The combined drone-and-cruise missile attack on an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia that took place Sept. 14 revealed limitations of the particular defenses in place, and companies that make counterdrone systems leapt at the opportunity to promise an answer to at least some of the threat. C4ISRNET
“This week’s tragedy weighs heavily upon us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives, those injured, and their families. The mission of honoring veterans and educating members of the American public about their history remains vital,” writes retired USAF Lt. Gen. David Deptula, dean of AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. “Historic aircraft must continue to fly.” Forbes
One More Thing
Watch a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster Rehearse in 360 Degrees
Take a virtual ride in the aircraft’s cockpit as it rehearses for its appearance at Sunsuper Riverfire, an event held Sept. 28 as part of the 2019 Brisbane Festival. RAAF on YouTube