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12 Aug 2016
Heavy lifting: NASIC Command Chief on challenges, opportunities
Nearly every morning before sunrise, Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Jackson is at the gym with her husband, striving to break personal weight lifting records as part of her daily workout.After completing her morning fitness routine, Jackson makes her way to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center where she serves as the center’s command chief.
5 Aug 2016
NASIC Airmen show respect to the flag
Airmen from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center participate in a retreat ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2016. Retreat ceremonies serve a twofold purpose to signal the end of the official duty day and to pay respect to our nation's flag. Because the time for the end of the duty day varies, the commander
3 Aug 2016
Transparent leadership: An old concept for modern times
We’re living in an age of hyper-connectivity. With sensors everywhere and supercomputers in our pockets, there’s a wealth of information available to everyone, whether it’s a review of a restaurant, an updated Air Force Instruction or the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow (African or European). There are unofficial forums and social media
28 Jun 2016
Threat viz: A decade of threat modeling
Dynamic explosions, missile launches and air-to-air dogfights are just a few animations the National Air and Space Intelligence Center threat visualization team create to help communicate potential threats in the world.For the last decade, these types of animations have allowed policymakers at all levels of government to watch a video clip, rather
28 Jun 2016
SM captures Sports Fest win
Members of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center competed the Center's annual Sports Fest on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 17. Sports Fest is a multi-sports elimination competition between the Center’s groups. The Space, Missiles, and Forces Intelligence Group won the most events in the completion earning the Sports Fest
7 Jun 2016
NASIC Airman earns AFDW 12OAY recognition
Leaders at the Air Force District of Washington recognized a National Air and Space Intelligence Center Airman as one of their command level 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for his outstanding performance in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance field.Staff Sgt. Yevgeniy, a linguist in the Global Exploitation Intelligence Group
27 May 2016
New commander at the helm of NASIC
Col. Sean P. Larkin took command of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center during a change of command ceremony, May 26 making him the newest leader of the Air Force’s primary source for foreign air and space intelligence.Larkin succeeds Col Leah G. Lauderback, who had led the service center since June 2014.Lt. Gen. Robert P. Otto, the Air
26 May 2016
BONDS mentors help youth build competition robots
A combination of simple items like wires, gears and bolts unite a team of teens in the Dayton area with their desire to achieve a complex goal: create a robot. The teens, along with a group of mentors, are part of a competitive Science Technology Engineering and Math group called BONDS which stands for Bringing Opportunities Near Dayton
23 May 2016
AF defers promotion, re-enlistment ineligibility policy tied to enlisted distance learning completion
The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment until Jan. 1.
19 May 2016
AF changes privatized housing utility allowance
The Air Force revised its utility allowance policy May 18 to ensure quality on-base housing for military families and continue to cover utility costs for the average energy consumer.