JB Langley-Eustis, Va., will be the home of an Air Force cyber operations squadron, according to a statement from Virginia’s congressional delegation. “Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges we face as a nation, and this mission will play a critical role in responding to threats and protecting the integrity of our networks and cyber systems,” the delegation said in the statement. “This decision is a testament to Virginia’s strong record in cyber capabilities, including top defense and technology companies, research institutions, and a highly skilled workforce.” The Virginia delegation had sent two letters to the Air National Guard urging them to select their state as a location for a cyber squadron.
Active-Duty Airmen only have a few days left to submit an official waist-to-height ratio into the Air Force’s new online application. But the service clarified July 23 that this first body composition measurement is not meant to be scored as part of the new Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment, or PFRA