The 375th Communications Squadron at Scott AFB, Ill., received an excellent rating in its recent cyber compliance readiness inspection—an intensive five-day scrub of the unit’s network operations to ensure that cyber-security standards are maintained. “It’s about mission assurance and we as a team are responsible for creating a culture that reinforces that mindset,” said Col. Patrick Gooley, 375th Communications Group commander, in a release dated April 18. Squadron members worked 12-hour shifts leading up to the inspection and partnered with members of the Defense Information Systems Agency, Air Force Space Command, Air Mobility Command, 24th Air Force, 67th Network Warfare Wing, 18th Air Force, and the 561st Network Operations Squadron, Det. 3. “This was truly a Team Scott effort,” said Col. Michael Hornitschek, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander. “I thank everyone for their professionalism and dedication.”
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…

