Background Cryptolog was created in 1974 and was, according to the editor, “a new vehicle for the interchange of ideas on technical subjects.” Another editor called it “a mix of technical, expository, philosophical, futuristic, argumentative and historical articles – with a light touch here and there – there’s always an article or two to engage the reader.” Issues of Cryptolog were published initially on a monthly basis, but in the final years of its publication, were released on a quarterly basis. There were no issues published in 1993 and the final issue was released in July of 1997. The Black…
Author: John Greenewald
On December 18, 2020, the U.S. Space Force announced what members of that branch will be called — GUARDIANS. Below, you will find their official announcement published by the Space Force: Today, after a yearlong process that produced hundreds of submissions and research involving space professionals and members of the general public, we can finally share with you the name by which we will be known: Guardians. The opportunity to name a force is a momentous responsibility. Guardians is a name with a long history in space operations, tracing back to the original command motto of Air Force Space Command…
On December 17, 2020, Airman 1st Class Karla Parra, from the 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs, sent out the following press release. It is archived on The Black Vault for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSteZkEqCI The 60th Security Forces Squadron, in collaboration with Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-based monitoring solutions, launched the first automated drone-based perimeter security system for the Air Force, Dec. 11. The small unarmed aircraft initiative redefines on-base perimeter security systems to potentially advance warfighting capabilities, enhance strategic deterrence and foster full-spectrum readiness across the Air Force. “Easy Aerial’s unmanned aerial systems are a game-changer,” said…
Background The Intelligence Authorization Act ( IAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 ‘ requires the President to submit an annual report on security clearance determinations to Congress. The IAA directs this report to include the number of United States Government (USG) employees who held a security clearance at each level as of 1 October of the preceding year, and the number of USG employees who were approved for a security clearance at each level during the preceding FY . Similar data pertaining to USG contractors is also required . Also, for each element of the Intelligence Community ( IC) ,…
Background The following is the “President’s Intelligence Checklist” for February 1, 1962. Although previously released, The Black Vault filed a Mandatory Declassification Review request for it to be re-reviewed, and redactions lifted. Only one line was newly released, but it serves as an example that this was not a waste. The revealed line shows a document that can be sought after via FOIA. Document Archive The President’s Intelligence Checklist | February 1, 1962 [11 Pages, 2.6MB]