Posted on 11/03/2006 9:29:19 AM PST by catholicfreeper
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it was setting up what could become a new four-star command to fight in cyberspace, where officials say the United States has already come under attack from China, among others.
"The aim is to develop a major command that stands alongside Air Force Space Command and Air Combat Command as the provider of forces that the president, combatant commanders and the American people can rely on for preserving the freedom of access and commerce, in air, space and now cyberspace," Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne told an industry conference.
Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana — home to the 8th Air Force and about 25,000 military personnel involved in everything from electronic warfare to network defense — will house the fledgling Cyberspace Command, Wynne said.
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Great news for Lousiana and for Barksdale. Barksdale and its contribution to the nations security never gets the kudos it should in the Louisiana press.
By the way this another reason to get out the vote for Romero in South Louisiana. Jim McCrery is about to be head of Ways and Means. Big defender of Barksdale. Good jobs for Louisian and tons of retired military folks
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