Air Force Magazine
Daily Report for Jan. 8, 2020
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Edited by Amy McCullough with Brian W. Everstine, Rachel S. Cohen, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory and John A. Tirpak
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DOD Says Iran Launched Ballistic Missiles at US Personnel in Iraq
By Brian W. Everstine
Iran began what it called its revenge on the US late Jan. 7, firing ballistic
missiles at two bases inside Iraq hosting US personnel with unknown casualties
and damage. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif took to Twitter after the
attack saying Iran "took and concluded proportionate measures in self-defense
under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack
against our citizens and senior officials were launched." President Donald Trump
also took to Twitter following the strikes saying, "All is well! ... Assessment
of casualties and damages taking place now. So far, so good!"
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Lawmakers: Possible Iranian Cyberattack Highlights Need for Proactive Security
By Rachel S. Cohen
A leading congressional voice on cybersecurity said Jan. 7 the federal
government is taking the right steps to prepare for a possible Iranian
cyberattack in retaliation for Quds Force commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani’s
death. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) discussed
their upcoming final report from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, a
bipartisan group of members of Congress and the executive branch who will unveil
dozens of recommendations to make the public and private sectors more
cybersecure.
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Empowering Disaster Response and Recovery From Space
When a natural disaster or emergency occur, an immediate and seamless response is necessary to
save lives. Operational and situational awareness becomes increasingly important to responders.
If critical infrastructure is down in the disaster zone, then the systems and networks required for
powering the relief efforts are compromised. Ground operations must look to space to solve their
communication needs. Read the full story.
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Space Force’s First Launch Takes SpaceX Satellites to Orbit
By Rachel S. Cohen
SpaceX on Jan. 6 sent 60 Starlink broadband Internet satellites into orbit from
Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla., marking the Space Force’s first launch since the
service was created in December. This is the third batch of Starlink satellites
sent into space so far, totaling 180 on orbit. SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9
rocket carried the payloads.
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Puerto Rico National Guard Activated After Earthquakes
By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced activated the territory’s National
Guard on Jan. 7 in response to a series of earthquakes that have rocked the
island for days and taken at least one life, according to the Puerto Rico
National Guard. The PRNG has helicopters, cargo vehicles, and manpower at the
ready to evacuate citizens as needed, spokesman Lt. Col. Paul Dahlen added in a
statement shared with Air Force Magazine.
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Iran OKs Bill Calling US Military, Pentagon Terrorists after Qassem Soleimani Killing
Iran's Parliament on Jan. 7 approved a bill designating the entire US military
and Pentagon terrorist organizations after the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani
in Iraq. Lawmakers also backed a motion allocating $220 million to the Iranian
Revolutionary Guards Corp's Quds Force to take revenge for Soleimani's death in
a drone strike ordered by President Donald Trump.
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Space Force Sets First Pitch Day Using Alternative Acquisition Authority
The military’s newest branch wants to hear about innovative solutions to tough
problems in installation support and space operations.
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US Government to Restrict Sale of AI for Satellite Image Analysis
The federal rule change, published on Jan. 6, affects software “specially
designed” to train deep learning neural networks “on the analysis of
geospatial imagery.” The software would be classified as a dual-use technology
under the Wassenaar Arrangement, subject to many of the same restrictions for
exporting arms. The rule will go into effect in 60 days, though the public may
submit comments on the rule for another 60 days after that.
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Research, Acquire, Sustain, Repeat
During an interview with Airman Magazine, Air Force Materiel Command boss Gen.
Arnold Bunch discussed AFMC’s mission and responsibilities and the roles of
science, technology, and innovation in increasing Air Force readiness.
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Gov. Sisolak Requesting Reno as Base for New Air Force Air Squadron
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and the state’s entire congressional delegation are
trying to persuade the US Air Force to pick Reno, Nev., to serve as the base for
a new regional air squadron to respond to emergencies and disasters. Sisolak and
the others sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett on Jan. 3
touting the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno as the best location for the
planned expansion of the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.
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AEDC T-3 Engine Test Cell Receives Upgrades for Future Tests
The Arnold Engineering Development Complex T-3 turbine engine test cell at
Arnold Air Force Base is undergoing several modifications to prepare it for
future testing. Built as part of the Engine Test Facility, or ETF, at Arnold in
the early 1950s, the T-3 test cell was designed for testing small engines.
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Military Patients Will 'Absolutely, Positively' See Better Care after Merger, DHA Head Says
The transition of military medical facilities to the Defense Health Agency's
management should be invisible to patients, but they should notice improvements
to care, the agency’s director says.
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College Students Panic over FAFSA's Fine Print about Registering for the Draft
Concerns over an active draft and the role of the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) in the service even shut down the Selective Service System's
website because of the sudden surge in traffic.
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One More Thing...
Step Aside, Rosie
The “Bouncing Bettys” team was not only the first deliberate all-female team
competing in the Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment competition at Aviano
AB, Italy, but also this quarter's victors. The icing on the cake? Their team
uniforms paid homage to Rosie the Riveter.
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