A collection of news and information specifically for the C4ISR community

Vol. 4, No. 44
November 13, 2008

Brig. Gen. Terry Feehan, Electronic Systems Center vice commander, presents the results of the recent Unit Compliance Inspection and Targeted Readiness Inspection at the Hanscom Base Theater Nov. 10.  (Photo by Linda LaBonte-Britt)

By Kevin Gilmartin
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

After a grueling 11-day inspection by more than 100 representatives from Air Force Materiel Command, Electronic Systems Center was rated satisfactory for the Unit Compliance Inspection and Targeted Readiness Inspection, conducted Oct. 31 to Nov. 10.

“ESC is moving out dutifully” in executing its mission, and “the men and women of Hanscom Air Force Base demonstrated exceptional motivation and professionalism,” AFMC Inspector General Col. Kenneth Moran reported in a briefing to base leadership Monday afternoon.

The inspectors graded the center overall and each of its five wings separately, on a five-tier scale: Outstanding, Excellent, Satisfactory, Marginal and Unsatisfactory. Two of ESC’s organizations, the 551st and 554th Electronic Systems Wings, earned “Excellent” ratings, while the 350th and 653rd ELSWs, the 66th Air Base Wing and two units of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Hanscom earned “Satisfactory” ratings.

No organization or unit received an unsatisfactory. Two organizations, the 66th Services Squadron and the 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office, earned outstanding ratings.

According to the inspectors, ESC’s satisfactory rating indicates “Performance or operation meets mission requirements. Procedures and activities are carried out in an effective and competent manner. Resources and programs are efficiently managed. Minor findings may exist but do not impede or limit mission accomplishment.”  (More)

Hanscom named one of top 100 places to work in Massachusetts

By Kevin Gilmartin
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Exciting work, competitive pay and benefits, coupled with a great quality of life has made Hanscom one of the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts, according to the Boston Globe.

The Globe recently selected Hanscom for recognition in its “Globe 100: The Top Places to Work” section of the Nov. 9 Boston Sunday Globe, highlighting the state’s best work locations. Hanscom was judged against other work places based on a survey completed by a random selection of about 700 military members and government civilians from the base.

Produced by the same team that compiles the 21-year-old Globe 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Massachusetts, the Top Places to Work recognizes the most progressive companies in the state based on employee opinions about company leadership, compensation and training, diversity/inclusion, career development, family-friendly flexibility, and values and ethics, according to the Boston Globe. Private companies and nonprofits as well as publicly-held businesses were included in the analysis. (More)

Parting gift

Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds presents Kathleen Miller, ESC’s director of Contracting, with a Paul Revere lantern as a farewell gift during the ESC senior staff meeting today. Ms. Miller is leaving ESC Nov. 19 for a position at the Defense Information Systems Agency in Falls Church, Va.  (Photo by Fred Kondrat)

General, Mrs. Carlson prepare for life after the Air Force

During a trip to Southwest Asia, Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, receives a briefing from Capt. Shad Colgate on the functionality of the Air Force's newest munition - the 250-pound Small Diameter Bomb. (Photo by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

By John Scaggs
Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — They have lived with the Air Force every day for the past 37 years. They endured the separations driven by his responsibilities as a fighter pilot, rejoiced when they became parents (three times in all) and prayed for friends – and subsequently the active-duty sons and daughters of friends -- who went off to war in the Middle East.

They have packed and unpacked thousands of boxes, the result of moves tied to 19 assignments. They survived 10 intermittent years at the Pentagon, despite acknowledging that working in Washington, D.C., “really ages people.”

And when Gen. Bruce Carlson relinquishes command of Air Force Materiel Command during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Nov. 21, it will culminate a 37-year journey for him and his wife, Vicki – a journey whose origins began in the nation’s 32nd state.  (More)

Congratulations to ESC’s new Chief Master Sergeant selects

Senior Master Sgt. Scott Sippell, 850 ELSG, Peterson AFB, Colo. Senior Master Sgt. James Makransky, CPSG, Lackland AFB, Texas Senior Master Sgt. Thomas LaClair, 754 ELSG, Gunter Annex, Ala. Senior Master Sgt. David Pate, 754 ELSG, Gunter Annex, Ala. Senior Master Sgt. Stanley Holland, Band of Liberty, Hanscom AFB, Mass. Senior Master Sgt. George Skender, 319 RCS, Hanscom AFB, Mass.

Registration opens for December Integration Week

Registration for the upcoming ESC University Integration Week will be open from Nov. 17-28.

Integration Week will be held Dec. 8-12 and will feature an array of new courses. Personnel are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous courses covering topics that range from “Answering IT Lean/SISSU (DIACAP) questions from a PM team's perspective”’ to “The Road to a Successful Acquisition Strategy Panel.”

“One of the highlights of Integration Week will be the Air Force SEAM Self-Assessment Training, a timely course as ESC plans to assess system engineering processes for all ACAT III and higher programs using Air Force SEAM over the next few months,” said Andrea Paquin, ESC University consultant. “The Earned Value Analysis briefing may also be of interest to base personnel because it counts as one of four classes required to earn a certificate in Earned Value Management.” Additionally, EN is offering an array of new Net-Centric Momentum Series courses.  (More)

HRA invites Hanscom community to Nov. 25 holiday party

The Hanscom Representatives Association invites all members of the Hanscom community to its annual Holiday Party on Nov. 25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Minuteman Club. The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. During the event, the HRA will announce the officers for next year.

Traffic management in outer space: Call for a global civil system
-- Innovations Report
Earth orbits are crowded with active spacecraft, as well as dead or dying satellites – and countless bits of hazardous space debris.

Defense Science Board warns of cyber problems
-- Federal Computer Week
The U.S. military’s dependence on sophisticated network-centric information technology has become its “Achilles heel,” according to a new report from the Defense Science Board.

DISA takes open path to software development
-- Government Computer News
The Defense Information Systems Agency will use collaborative software from CollabNet as the foundation for its internal software development, called DISA FORGE, the software company announced late last week. DISA FORGE was designed to unite local and geographically distributed developers who work jointly in the design, build and test processes of Defense Department software projects.

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Developing and caring for our Airmen and their families is a top priority. And no task is more important than ensuring our Wounded Warriors receive the services and support that they need throughout the recovery process. For this reason we are proud to support Secretary Gates' designation of November as Warrior Care Month. Our effort will highlight ways to access the many Warrior Care programs available to service members and their families.

Airmen are integral to Wounded Care, providing world-class medical care for those injured in combat zones and constant care during critical transportation to facilities around the globe. During my recent visit to Southwest Asia, I witnessed the intensity firsthand when I saw Airmen save the life of a victim seriously injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. It was a hard-hitting reminder of the dangers you face ...
 

Air Force illustration by Mike Carabajal

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