JB Langley-Eustis, Va., will be the home of an Air Force cyber operations squadron, according to a statement from Virginia’s congressional delegation. “Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges we face as a nation, and this mission will play a critical role in responding to threats and protecting the integrity of our networks and cyber systems,” the delegation said in the statement. “This decision is a testament to Virginia’s strong record in cyber capabilities, including top defense and technology companies, research institutions, and a highly skilled workforce.” The Virginia delegation had sent two letters to the Air National Guard urging them to select their state as a location for a cyber squadron.
Suicide rates in the Air Force are starting to drop after back-to-back years of exceptionally high rates as the department enacts new policies to address the problem. There were more than 100 suicides in the Air Force in both 2019 and 2020, causing leaders to order a “tactical pause” to…