Iran is gathering up foreign technology for its nascent satellite program. According to Associated Press news service, the effort has gained urgency because Iranians believe the West—read that US—will try to curtail its space efforts like it is doing with its nuclear aspirations. Iranian officials claim they only want to use satellites to monitor natural disasters and improve communications. Iran launched its first satellite in October aboard a Russian rocket. AP reports that a second is slated for launch early next year, and the two combined will provide Iran the means to monitor the Middle East.
Active-Duty Airmen must ensure they have a waist-to-height ratio assessment in their official record within the next two weeks, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach said in a July 13 letter to the force focused on physical fitness and appearance standards.