U.S. Air Force Monitors Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and Other Social Networking Sites

It should not be that much of a surprise that the Air Force is now monitoring the social networking websites considering the allegations that Facebook was originally funded by C.I.A. affiliated individuals and companies.

Also, let's not forget the story of Andrew Poole. The police raided his 30th birthday BBQ thinking it was a rave, because it was listed on Facebook. Therefore, you should think about what you post on these social networking sites. Otherwise, you may be tracked, traced and databased for future analysis.

Newly released documents reveal Tyndall Air Force base personnel are not only monitoring the skies for any military threat, they're also monitoring social networking sites on the internet.

Two years ago the air force created the Combat Information Cell to monitor public responses to Air Force operations.

The cell monitored social sites like Twitter and Facebook to monitor reaction about the highly criticized Air Force One flyover in New York.

The 9-11 attacks led to the creation of the Air and Space Operations Center, also known as the A.O.C. at Tyndall Air Force base.

Major Susan Romano, Director of Air Force Northern Public Affairs Said "We might be responding to threats airborne. Threats to the United States of America, and that's since 9-11 we've been doing that consistently. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

The A.O.C.'s Combat Information Cell uses social media sites like twitter as a tool.

"They're able to assess social media sites, as well as cull information from other organizations throughout the A.O.C. as well as throughout the Air Force and put together a synthesized message for the commander in order for him to make decisions and determinations as to how it affects our mission," added Romano.

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Source: WJHG-7