NORTHCOM Raises Force Protection Levels

US Northern Command boss Adm. Bill Gortney raised the force protection condition level for all Defense Department bases and activities from alpha to bravo late on May 7, NORTHCOM spokeswoman Army Maj. Beth Smith told Air Force Magazine. The move...

Pentagon Releases Annual China Report

The Pentagon on May 8 released its annual report on China’s military modernization and strategic goals. According to the 98-page document, the “primary driver” of China’s military investment remains preparation for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. However, China...

PACAF Airmen, Assets Deploy to Nepal

Pacific Air Forces continues to send airmen and assets to Nepal to assist with recovery efforts following the devastating late April 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claimed more than 7,000 lives and injured 14,000 more. Four C-130s assigned to the 36th...

SpaceX Certification Expected by June

The Space and Missiles Systems Center and SpaceX amended the cooperative research and development agreement to include “all of the independent review committee’s recommendations,” according to an Air Force release. “I am very pleased with all we have accomplished. The...