AF Space Command Vice Commander

Check out the new coin! Added plenty of symbolism and history for our space and cyber warriors. Looking for exceptional Airmen doing great things in our Air Force who can take these off my hands.

I had the privilege of being the reviewing official at the graduation parade for these fine Airmen. As an OTS grad myself, it was a distinct honor.

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Check out this article on energy security and what it takes to ensure AFSPC has adequate power needed to conduct our critical missions

Energy Security through the Four Pillars of Energy Conservation In Air Force Space Command our mission is to provide an integrated constellation of space and cyberspace capabilities at the speed of need. However, what this means in energy terms within the Air Force is that AFSPC has the highest energy intensity (measured in millions of British th

Recently discussed Air Force Space Command's evolving cyber role at the 27th National Space Symposium at the Broadmoor Resort

Cyber 1.1 kicks off National Space Symposium The 27th National Space Symposium, at the Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, Colo. kicked off the weeklong conference yesterday with a day devoted entirely to cyber discussion, the second annual Cyber 1.1 event. The commander of Air Force Space Command, General William Shelton recogn

Provided a speech on "Defending the Cyber Realm" at the CyberFutures Conference at the Ga***rd National Convention Center. Transcript at the link below.

http://www.afa.org/events/Cyberpatriot/2011/postCyber/scripts/AFA-110401-Basla.pdf

Just spent a week in the AOR serving as senior mentor at a theater space conference hosted by Col Dave Buck. Great work being accomplished by the men and women of AFSPC bringing space and cyber capabilities to the joint fight. Rounded out the visit getting a familiarization tour and was able to see first-hand how we employ space/cyber support downrange across multiple weapon systems. Also participated in a dignified transfer for one of our fallen heroes. Keep up the hard work ... I'm proud of all of you.

A first for me. was asked to promote my friend and fellow airman Butch Kinney (George Kinney III) to Lt Col at his father's (Lt Col George Kinney Jr) gravesite in Arlington Cemetery. A day i will never forget

Broke ground on the new Space Education and Training Center (SETC) last week. Beginning in FY12 this building will be the home to four organizations: the National Security Space Institute, the Reserve component to NSSI, Advanced Space Operations School and a Navy Cyber Forces detachment. This center will provide first-......class training and education to more than 2,400 space professionals annually.

Space education building breaks ground at Peterson After nearly six years of operating at an off-base location, the Space Education and Training Center broke ground for its new $14.4 million facility here Dec. 10. The state-of-the-art training and education facility will house the National Security Space Institute and Advanced Space Operations Schoo

5th edition of "Portraits of Courage" is on the street featuring the stories of 18 Airmen, including AFSPC’s own Alexander Yessayan (on page 45), who fought off enemy forces, led dangerous convoys and saved their wounded buddies in combat...men and women we proudly call our heroes

http://www.af.mil/shared/media/document.../AFD-101209-019.pdf

Attended the inaugural Undergraduate Cyberspace Training graduation at Keesler AFB this week. The 15 graduates are now en route to their units to do great things for the USAF and joint warfighter. This is a historic milestone and I feel privileged to have been part of this event.

First cyber class graduates The Air Force took a significant step forward in its cyberspace training transformation today as 15 officers graduated from the first undergraduate cyberspace training course at Keesler. "It's time to leave here and provide the Air Force and the nation with real options and opportunit

Recently conducted a DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable. I had the opportunity to discuss the Air Force’s cyberspace mission, cyber security, and cyber training & education. You can listen to the interview and read the transcript at the link below.

DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable: Air Force Space Command | DoDLive We scheduled a DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable with Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla, vice commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. for Monday, Nov. 8.

Celebrating the Air Force's 63rd birthday with the youngest member of Headquarters Air Force Space Command ... SrA Hemmingsen

Had the distinct honor of attending homecoming events at my alma mater, University of Albany. Here is a video of my time with the football team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJYdTblH4hA

Air Force Major General Mike Basla Air Force Major General Mike Basla (Albany '75) was a starting offensive tackle on UAlbany's first varsity football teams. He addressed the squad prior to the homecoming game.

Also, was fortunate to get a glider ride after the jump! Thanks again to the USAFA staff for an outstanding morning. The training was excellent; you are true professionals.

Safely on the ground ...and ready to jump again! Thanks to the staff and cadets at the US Air Force Academy!

At the US Air Force Academy. Geared up and ready for the jump.

Recent visit to Vandenberg AFB. More pictures to follow.

Recently visited Rome Labs in Syracuse, NY. Excellent vist; great expertise and initiatives at this lab! At the end of the visit, I was invited to a flag ceremony.