Air Force Cyber Command takes over antivirus operations BARKSDALE AFB, LA (AFPN) — Capt. Jason Simmons and Staff Sgt. Clinton Tips force Air Force com­pu­ter users to update anti­virus soft­ware written by Chinese and Russian experts that prevents Chinese and Russian com­pu­ter viruses from infecting top secret Air Force net­works. Simply because they are assigned to Air Force Cyber­space Command, these Airmen can kick a four-star general off the network if he fails to install anti­virus updates in a timely fashion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo) AF news  New treatments for warriors' cyberlogical care examined Trau­matic brain over­load is common with infor­ma­tion over­loads caused by Inter­net explo­sive devices (IEDs) or pene­trating thoughts. These types of over­loads have become rela­tively common in U.S. mili­tary forces who have remotely logged into Iraq and Afghanistan... Air Force buys Star Trek logo for cyber NAF The famous "arrowhead insignia" will bolster morale among uniformed personnel, many of whom are longtime fans of the legendary TV shows & movies. "Our peer-equivalent Airmen will become more effective in cyber and space" because they'll be wearing the same futuristic emblem on their uniforms... AFMC makes important changes to CAC PIN policy At INFOCON 1, CAC PINs will need to be changed every week. Also, at INFOCON levels above 3, AFMC will randomly declare "Reset Days" where all users must reset the CAC PIN. Users will not be able to log into the AFMC networks when their CAC PIN is due to be reset... AFCYBER prepares for "Mighty Eighth" computer show The Air Force's new PC-22 Osprey will make its debut at Barksdale AFB, showcasing its ability to provide in-flight wireless networking to the warfighter. Other computers scheduled to perform include the TCP-18 Super Hornet and the Ethernet-16 Fighting Phish... AF reorganization  New MAJCOM for the cyberspace mission The Air Force Communications Agency will return to its roots as a major command, to be called "Air Force Cyberspace Command." AFCC's new headquarters will move to Microsoft AFB near Seattle (formerly McChord AFB)... Reorganize for the cyberspace mission The Air Force is going to reapply the "objective wing" concept across the board. Computer security personnel will be reassigned to their wing's Security Forces squadron, and computer training instructors will be reassigned to the Combat Arms Training & Maintenance (CATM) flight. They will be authorized to wear the Security Forces beret... AFIWC gets MAJCOM status As part of the Air Force's new cyberspace mission, the Air Force Information Warfare Center has been promoted to the status of a major command... AF reports  AFCYBER releases cyber-power summary for Nov. 20 DoD's newest and most powerful Internet warfighting headquarters makes an essential contribution to the Global War on Terror... AF digital flight suit  "Microsoft flight suit" debuts for non-combat operations This alternative uniform, known as the "Microsoft flight suit," provides a number of benefits over today's blue uniform. It's time to change the way our people dress when they fly and fight in cyberspace... Airmen get new "digital flight suit" Don't be surprised if you see someone wearing a great new uniform. Information Management personnel are now being issued a "digital flight suit" for combat operations. It's time to change the way our people dress when they fly and fight in cyberspace... Latest videos  Warthog pilots eager to fly & fight in cyberspace "Flight suit to blue tie" transition program entices A-10 pilots with below-the-zone promotions, pay bonuses, housing upgrades... More AF news  Cyberdyne Systems wins Air Force "botnet" contract Air Force suspends training flights of PC-38 cyberspace aircraft Airman worked quickly to save Kenny Chesney's life AFCYBER vs. Cyber-Hollywood: Why we need cyber dominance Full archive of Air Force Print News...