AETC Collaboration Portal was established in 2007 as a single enterprise environment that enhances cyber security to the Air Force ".mil" network. The Air Collaboration Portal creates a collaboration environment to enhance training, education, and research for the United States Air Force. The mission statement is "Establish and maintain one “af.edu” domain. …without exposing the af.mil network to security risks." The Air Collaboration Portal benefits Air Force users worldwide. The Air Collaboration Portal provides the following benefits: