The Global Cyberspace Integration Center at Langley AFB, Va., will link simulations at Langley and 14 other US sites participating in testing when exercise Integral Fire begins on Monday. The GCIC coordinates actions, providing an operationally realistic background for the tactical systems to function during Integral Fire, reports Capt. Larry van der Oord. Among the systems being evaluated is tactical data link integration for the Air and Space Operations Centers.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.