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USAF facing reality…cuts Aviation support at public events

Cuts include cancellation of The USAF Thunderbirds

US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Mark A. Welsh III

WASHINGTON: Vigilance can report that as the U.S. Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs.

: JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR AND BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLAR; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Monday, 04 March 2013 08:27

Britain soon to recognize WWII heroes as US Air Force traces women’s roles to WWII

Graphic by Sylvia Saab

World War II war heroes who served on the Arctic Convoys and in Bomber Command will begin receiving brand new awards in recognition of their heroism and bravery within weeks, revealed the Defence Minister Mark Francois.

: JOHN ODEY ADUMA with additional reports from MARTHA LOCKWOOD, US AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Monday, 04 March 2013 08:21

BSIA announces Regional winners of the Annual Security Personnel Awards

BSIA…earnestly promoting excellence within the security sector

Vigilance can confirm that The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the regional winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards.

: The Editorial Team; The BSIA Page; Posted On Monday, 04 March 2013 08:18

Why the Brussels Diamond Heist is an Important Reminder to All Airports

Security

Last month we were all shocked to learn of the heist at Brussels Airport, in which an armed gang breached the perimeter fence and stole £30 million in diamonds from the runway, as the cargo was being transported from a Swiss bound Helvetic Airways plane. Thankfully no one was hurt, but the longer term damage to the reputation of the airport remains to be seen.