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ESC completes key flight milestone for advanced radar system
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Equipping warfighters with the technology to detect moving targets in combat gained momentum when the Electronic Systems Center, in concert with prime contractors and other organizations, recently completed a key flight milestone for the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program. "At this point we're delivering on the promise of advanced radar capability for the Global Hawk with completion of GMTI and SAR modes," said Col. Jim Shaw, commander of the 851st Electronic Systems Group, which is leading the effort. "This is a capability that the warfighter needs in the overseas theater today." Radar system level performance verification testing on the advanced electronically-scanned array radar system verified performance of the Synthetic Aperture Radar, or SAR, and Ground Moving Target Indicator, or GMTI, modes. SAR imagery includes collection of high-resolution spot images, while GMTI focuses on moving ground targets. The testing was conducted on a Proteus test aircraft. (More) |
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CITS key to Air Force cyber superiority goal By Chuck Paone 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Combat Information Transport System, known as CITS, is a very high-priority item for the U.S. Air Force, which seeks to create, manage and defend a truly enterprise-wide internet. CITS, which will enable all of that and more, is so important that the Electronic Systems Center listed it number two out of more than 300 total programs during a recent center-wide program prioritization. Being listed that high means a bevy of additional resources, including organic and contracted-support personnel, are flowing into the program office. "There's a clear recognition now that CITS requires a tremendous amount of effort and an equivalent amount of support," said program manager Col. Russ Fellers. "Our team is working a lot of long hours, but we're really seeing the fruits of prioritization now, with resources being matched to the tasks at hand." (More) |
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Air Force chief
predicts fewer 'exquisite' acquisition programs
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- Air Force leaders are taking a more critical eye in weighing the technological capabilities of new systems against their corresponding cost, the Air Force's top military officer said here May 21. "We have had a temptation to design and try to build the most exquisite systems, and we've proven we can do that," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said during remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies here. Ultra-capable, sophisticated, and correspondingly expensive, weapons and other military-related systems "may have a place in certain instances," General Schwartz said. But building "too much capability" onto some military platforms may be unnecessary and it drives up procurement costs, he added. (More) |
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Commander's Log
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command AFMC Warriors-- Summer weather is here and like many of you, I always look forward to this time of year because the days are longer and there are many outdoor activities to participate in. As a supervisor and commander, however, there is one thing I do not look forward to and that is the rise in injuries and deaths that come during this time. Recognizing the increased risks during this time, the Air Force has an awareness and safety campaign know as the "101 Critical Days of Summer" which runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Historically, 37% of our non-duty fatalities occur during this time even though it is only 28% of the year. Tragically, last summer sixteen of our Airmen did not return to their families. Sixteen members are no longer a part of our Air Force family. (More) |
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By Rhonda Siciliano 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs After four days of thorough inspection, an audit team from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found that Hanscom's Voluntary Protection Program has met and, in many cases, exceeded the requirements to earn its certification as a VPP Star certified site. "The overall evaluation of Hanscom's VPP has been outstanding," said Bob Sands, OSHA's Region 1 VPP manager. "The commitment on behalf of management and employees to VPP was outstanding. Employees were not just involved but there was a real feeling of ownership among them for the program." Mr. Sands congratulated the 66th Air Base Wing Safety Office on its "excellent job of fostering the VPP program into the base." Col. Dave Orr, 66th Air Base Wing commander, thanked the audit team for its work and efforts to help the base establish its VPP. (More) |
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Gourmet dining returns to Minuteman Club June 13
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Based on the success and popularity of January's gourmet meal at the Minuteman Club, Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds and his wife, Marcia, will host a similar evening of epicurean delight June 13 in the club's dining room. Limited tickets are now available for the formal dinner, which will feature an Italian theme. Once again, Senior Master Sgt. Mark Veomett, enlisted aide to General Bowlds, will work with the club staff to prepare the menu. Cost for the evening, which will feature six courses of Italian fare, each pared with an appropriate wine, is $60. "Mark is such a terrific chef, and we wanted to allow others to enjoy his handiwork," General Bowlds said. "Working closely with the club kitchen staff for January's dinner, he and the team produced a fabulous dining experience for all who attended. Everyone enjoyed it so much, they suggested having more gourmet events. We hope this becomes a Hanscom tradition." Sergeant Veomett's cooking abilities were recognized by the Air Force last year, when he was chosen to represent the service as a part of a two-person team in the Freedom Chefs Challenge, the first inter-service gourmet cooking contest, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. (More) |
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TLC, civilian wellness initiative wrapping up
66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Hanscom's
Civilian Wellness initiative formally wraps up next week, along
with the Team Lean Challenge, but base leaders and wellness
specialists are encouraging all Hanscom members to keep working
toward healthier lifestyles. |
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the news ... Use of these articles does not reflect official endorsement. Reproduction for private use or gain is subject to original copyright restrictions. Air Force plays down GPS performance worries -- Defense News Responding to a Government Accountability Office report on U.S. space capabilities and related congressional testimony, the Air Force said last week that it has "plans to mitigate risk and prevent a gap" in Global Positioning System (GPS) coverage. Supplemental bills would restrict award fees -- Federal Computer Week Congress is working to restrict award fees for contractors’ work. Tierney to hold stimulus seminars -- The Daily Item Most news related to President Barack Obama's federal economic stimulus program focuses on the bailout of big corporations, but small businesses can benefit from the landmark legislation as well, says U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney.
Braintree pays
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command comments ... The Air Force has established Air and Space Operations Centers (AOCs) aligned with each geographical Combatant Commander to integrate air, space, cyber and missile defense capabilities into Joint operations. We have also improved our Tactical Air Control System (TACS) to account for increasingly distributed air-ground operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our restructured Air Liaison Officer program offers these Airmen a viable career path. We are also training additional terminal air controllers and equipping them with increasingly capable, portable and flexible air strike control systems like Remote Operated Video Receiver (ROVER) version 5.
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