A collection of news and information specifically for the C4ISR community

Vol. 5, No.13
April 2, 2009

Brig. Gen.-select Chilton strikes balance between service, family

Brig. Gen. (sel.) Catherine Chilton works in her office while on reserve duty at Hanscom last month.  The mobilization assistant to Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds said she intends to work toward meeting ESC’s goals while also better integrating the roles of the center’s reserve force.  (Photo by Linda LaBonte-Britt)

By Monica D. Morales
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

There’s no escaping that any way you chose to describe Col. Catherine Chilton, it inevitably includes the word star.

The Electronic Systems Center mobilization assistant to the commander is a super-star mom, the wife of a four-star general, and soon her promotion to brigadier general will have her wearing her own.

“I was truly, truly surprised and quite humbled,” she said. “What surprised me the most about the news of my promotion was how many people from way back – old bosses to co-workers to friends – reached out to congratulate me.”

The long list of friends, colleagues and mentors runs deep after an Air Force career that spans various assignments, seven years of active-duty experience and another 20 years in the reserve individual mobilization augmentee program.  (More)

International Forum addresses FMS policy, issues, trends

Glenn Anderson of the Office of the Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs addresses participants at the Electronic Systems Center’s International Forum March 31. Mr. Anderson discussed current challenges and trends in Foreign Military Sales. (Photo by Rick Berry)

By Chuck Paone
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

A March 31 International Forum here allowed officials from the Electronic Systems Center to exchange questions and concerns with a policy expert from the Office of the Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.

"Policy is not law," said Glenn Anderson of SAF/IA at the start of a briefing about policy issues and changes. He explained that the Air Force intent is to comply with laws and Defense Department guidance while still making processes as user-friendly as possible. 

"We're looking to make things better for you," he said to the ESC foreign military sales officials who'd gathered in the O'Neill Auditorium for the two-hour session. 

Mr. Anderson discussed the number of organizations involved in foreign military sales and the many different ways in which the Air Force might receive a 'partner nation' request. He noted that SAF/IA is looking to standardize the process, so that Letters of Request, or LORs, come in to one point and in one standard format. 

He also discussed the challenges of meeting the current mandate to complete a formal Letter of Agreement, or LOA, with the partner nation within 60 days of the LOR arrival. The LOA states what the U.S. government will deliver, as well as the price and schedule. 

Mr. Anderson acknowledged that the original requests are often incomplete and require additional consideration. Still, re-starting the clock every time a change is made would only make things worse, he contended.  (More)

Heritage of Freedom event set for April 15 at Minuteman Club

950 ELSG visits Pease

Members of the 950th Electronic Systems Group, along with 950 ELSG Commander Col. David DeNofrio, pose for a photo in the Heritage Room of the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., last month.  The group held discussions with Brig. Gen. Mark F. Sears, New Hampshire ANG commander, regarding the ARW's transition from a guard to an active-associate unit and its growing relationship to the ELSG, and the benefits gained as younger active-duty personnel interact directly with experienced guard members. The 157 ARW also provided the 950 ELSG with an incentive flight aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker.  (Courtesy photo)

Dental Clinic captures "Best in Air Force” honors

The Hanscom Dental Clinic has been named the Air Force's Best Small Dental Clinic for 2008 and Capt. Michael Elliot of the 66th Dental Flight has been recognized as Air Force Materiel Command's Junior Clinical Dentist of the Year.

The 66th Dental Flight earned Air Force honors for its outstanding performance in 2008 by meeting or exceeding Air Force-level standards for administering periodic dental exams with a 98 percent participation rate.

Other outstanding accomplishments that earned the Air Force recognition included bringing back, after a four year absence, the availability of Conscious Sedation treatment techniques; increasing in-house specialty services by 30 percent; visiting childcare centers and schools distributing 400 oral hygiene kits during National Children's Dental Health Month; and conducting DNA swab, photo and bite registrations for more than 200 children in support of the Child Identification Program.  (More)

AFAF spotlight: AFEV provides homes, hope to those in need

By Meredith March
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

In 1967, a group of active-duty and retired Air Force noncommissioned officers, assisted by former Air Force Chief of Staff General and Mrs. John D. Ryan, founded an organization dedicated to providing financial assistance and housing to surviving spouses of retired Air Force Enlisted members.

The Air Force Enlisted Village's mission is providing financial assistance and housing to surviving spouses of Air Force enlisted members who, due to low pay and frequent military moves, are left without the opportunity for careers or benefits of home equities, retirement plans or any significant assets, states the foundation's Web site, www.afenlistedwidows.org.

"Temporary housing is also available to spouses of enlisted members who die or who are killed on active duty. Adult dependents -- typically parents of active-duty members or their spouses -- are eligible for permanent housing on a space-available basis," the Web site states.  (More)

AFCEA Golf Tournament tees off June 30

The Lexington-Concord Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association is holding its annual Spring Golf Outing June 30 at Marlborough Country Club in Marlborough, Mass.

The spring tournament is named the Elmer J. Fuller Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of Elmer Fuller, a long-time friend and supporter of Hanscom, who was also a past president and chairman of the board of the Lexington-Concord Chapter. Marlborough was Mr. Fuller's home course, where he also served as president and member of the Board of Directors.

There will be two formats of play to choose from, a scramble and play your own ball. A “Shotgun” start will take place at 8:30 a.m. An awards dinner will be held at the tournament’s conclusion in the country club.  (More)

Joint Staff developing common standards, policies, to integrate services into the GIG
-- Defense News
The Joint Staff is working a number of challenges, from bringing together the services' netcentric efforts under one umbrella, to developing data standards, all meant to ensure the ability to eventually operate in the Global Information Grid (GIG), according to an official with the Joint Staff.

Cybersecurity bill would impose standards, certifications
-- Federal Computer Week
A new bill in the Senate would consolidate the leadership of federal cybersecurity programs in a new advisory office in the Executive Office of the President. The measure also calls for new enforceable cybersecurity standards for the public and private sectors, and a licensing and certification program for cybersecurity professionals.

Senate also backs 3.4 percent raise for 2010
-- Air Force Times
A 3.4 percent across-the-board military pay raise for 2010 appears to be a lock after a Tuesday morning announcement by the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman of bipartisan support on his panel for the increase.

Congressman: JROC chief should OK weapon specs
-- Defense News
With Washington buzzing about shaking up the Pentagon's procurement process, Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa., wants to give a single military official final say over weapon specs.

command comments ...

-- Gen. David H. Petraeus, U.S. Central Command commander, at April 1 Senate Armed Services Committee

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