Defining a Virtual Headquarters

Defining a Virtual Headquarters: The Air Force's new Cyber Command (Provisional) plans to have the command establish initial operations this fall, even without a permanent headquarters, by operating in a "virtual environment" with staff spread across the US, according to a June 24 release. AFCYBER plans to set up operations with about 240 positions at 10 bases, including Barksdale AFB, La., home to the provisional HQ, as shown on this map. Earlier this year, the command laid out its organizational structure and noted, but did not specify, its intention to disperse HQ staff. In this latest release, the AFCYBER (P) commander, Maj. Gen. William Lord, said establishing a "virtual environment" will limit relocation of new command personnel until the Air Force selects a permanent site. Ultimately the command expects to have a headquarters staff of around 450, but it does not yet know whether it will tap more than the 240 it plans to fill this summer at the 10 identified locations or hold the positions open until the service announces a winner, now expected in fall 2009. (Includes AFCYBER report by Karen Petitt)

6/26/2008

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Appreciative Host
"I know you're here during a difficult time. You're here through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. I promise you, we will find turkeys."
—Republic of Lithuania Chief of Defence Maj. Gen. Arvydas Pocius, expressing his thanks to airmen of the 493rd Fighter Squadron from RAF Lakenheath, Britain, who on Sept. 1, 2010, began a four-month stint with their F-15s in Lithuania to protect the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under NATO's Baltic air policing mission.

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Family Momentum
"In many ways, this was what the Year of the Air Force Family was all about—connecting airmen and their families with the resources they need. I have confidence the Air Force will capitalize on this strong momentum in the years ahead by continuing to improve our family support programs and ensuring people know what resources are available."
—Suzie Schwartz, wife of USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, commenting on the accomplishments of the Year of the Air Force Family initiative that concluded in July, in a statement provided to the Daily Report, Aug. 22, 2010.