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Motion Center News at 11 PM Currently: Regional NewsLarge hail and lightning were seen throughout the Tonawandas and outages are still being cleaned up in Niagara County. Roads are clear and wet. Current Outages: Parts of Wheatfield - Burgholtz area. Kenmore, Newfane.MOTION CENTER TRAFFIC AND WEATHER CONDITIONS    I-190 Niagara Expy / NY198 Scajaquada Exp.   Route 190 @ Transit Road   I90 @ Interchange 50 Williamsville Toll Barrier  South Grand Island Bridge   Weather Wunderground This message was optimized for Cell Phone Use Marine Helicopters Join Flood-relief Efforts in PakistanBy Elaine WilsonAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2010 - As part of the ongoing U.S. aid to Pakistan, two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters arrived today at Pano Aqil Air Base near Sukkur, Pakistan, bringing the total number of U.S. helicopters in that area to six. The aircraft are part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., said Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, a spokesman for the office of the U.S. defense representative in Pakistan. They were delivered via Air Force cargo aircraft to a U.S. base in Afghanistan, reassembled, and then flown to Pano Aqil. The helicopters will support flood-relief efforts alongside 17 other Navy and Marine Corps helicopters already in country, Ryder said. Two additional CH-53Es are due to arrive soon, he added. To date, U.S. military aircraft have transported more than 3.9 million pounds of humanitarian assistance supplies and rescued more than 12,000 people within Pakistan. "The flood waters are still causing a significant issue in south Pakistan," Ryder said. "We are in close contact with [Pakistani] leadership and their national disaster management authority so we can be responsive to their needs and quickly provide what they ask for." These efforts are part of the United States' overall efforts to assist Pakistan with the flooding disaster. Over the past two days, the U.S. government has airlifted additional emergency relief supplies into Pakistan, officials said. The most recent flights contained more than 85,850 blankets and 46,800 10-liter water containers. To date, the United States has provided more than $216 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, as well as religiously appropriate meals, prefabricated steel bridges and other infrastructure support. Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million Pakistanis have been affected by the flooding, and about 1,500 have been killed. Special Report: U.S. Provides Support During Pakistan Flooding Related Articles: More Army Helicopters Arrive in Pakistan ======================================================================= fema: Asegúrese de incluir los juguetes, juegos, libros o música preferidos de sus niños en su equipo de emergencia. http://go.usa.gov/cNs #npm10 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:02:39 -0500fema: Asegúrese de incluir los juguetes, juegos, libros o música preferidos de sus niños en su equipo de emergencia. http://go.usa.gov/cNs #npm10 fema: Severe weather/flash floods possible from #Hermine. Stay informed: http://weather.gov & get prepared: http://go.usa.gov/xOR Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:01:41 -0500 fema: Severe weather/flash floods possible from #Hermine. 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============================================================Cyber Task Force Passes Mission to Cyber CommandBy Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. CardenAmerican Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 7, 2010 - After spending the better part of the past decade defending the Defense Department's computer networks, the Joint Task Force Global Network Operations command cased its colors.
"Today we're rolling the flag at JTF-GNO, but we're not rolling the mission," Chilton said. "This mission will continue on at U.S. Cyber Command and will be as essential tomorrow as it is today to the United States of America." The task force was short-lived, but it was the product of 12 years of initiatives and foresight to develop the best ways to operate on the cyber battlefield. JTF Computer Network Defense was created in 1998 under the U.S. Space Command. That task force had a dual mission to conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations. It was reorganized to fall under Stratcom in 2003. By 2004 the task force was redesignated as JTF Computer Network Operations to assume the offensive role. The JTF Global Network Operations also was established. The new task force's mission was to direct the operation and defense of the global information grid throughout the full spectrum of war fighting, intelligence and business missions within the department. Since its activation, JTF Global Network Operations has ensured support to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation Noble Eagle and the overall global war on terror. Cybercom was activated in May. The JTF Computer Network Operations followed soon after. JTF Global Network Operations' deactivation culminates years of work and effort to integrate Cybercom into its operations, Chilton said. "It was clear that our missions needed to come together, and we've done that," the general said. "The transition began this year, and it's going to continue today." Chilton praised JTF Global Network's final commander, Army Lt. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett, who he said changed the culture of network accountability within the department and got leaders involved in cyber security. "The command and control was not as tight as it needed to be to confront the threats of today," Chilton said. "[Pollett] made our networks commanders' business. You brought that focus to every service and DoD agency." Pollett assumed command of JTF Global Network Operations and duties as director of the Defense Information Systems Agency in November 2008. He remains director of DISA. JTF has played a significant role "in setting the conditions for the future" of the department, cyberspace operations and the nation, Pollett said. As the JTF Global Network Operations colors are retired for the final time, Pollett said he's reminded of the historical significance of the transition of the task force to Cybercom. The information environment, he said, has evolved dramatically, and today the information grid is more than something that enhances capabilities. "[Information] has become an operational imperative in our ability to deliver decisive capabilities to warfighters and our national leaders," the general said. "Cyberspace has evolved into a new warfighter domain. "[Cyberspace has proven equal and just as important as air, sea, land and space as a domain," he continued. "It's clear that it must be defended and operationalized." Pollett praised the people under his command for their efforts, calling them "pioneers" on the cyber domain front. "It's an honor to recognize the [JTF Global Network Operations] men and women, past and present, for their extraordinary accomplishments in working in the cyber domain," Pollett said. "You led the way for dramatic changes in the Department of Defense as the mission, requirements and threats evolved." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biographies: Air Force Gen. Kevin P. Chilton Army Lt. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett Related Sites: Defense Information Systems Agency U.S. Strategic Command Special Report: U.S. Cyber Command | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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