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Chief of staff calls for harmony between technology, doctrine
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General Bowlds among leaders, experts headlining MILCOM 2009 Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds will join other national leaders and communications and technology experts to discuss potential solutions for next-generation military, government and homeland security communications needs at MILCOM 2009.
The large-scale event will be held Oct. 18 through 21 at the
Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center in Boston.
In addition to General Bowlds, MILCOM will feature other key
leaders, including: Adm. Thad W. Allen, commandant of the United
States Coast Guard; and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Dennis Via, director
for Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems, J-6,
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Departing wing commander emphasizes significance and service
By Patty Welsh “I hope my time here has allowed people to see
how they are significant,” he said. “I would like to think my
execution of leadership, across my group, when I was group
commander, my wing, even the center, contributed to people’s
engagement and dedication to the mission.” The outgoing 551st Electronic Systems Wing
commander will depart ESC Oct. 9 for his new assignment at Air
Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
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Town Hall meeting covers initial reaction to ECSS kickoff By
Capt. Geoff Buteau Logistics leaders at
Hanscom AFB, in addition to
Air Force and contracted visitors, hosted a town hall meeting in
the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 6 to discuss the initial
setup of Release 1 of the Expeditionary Combat Support System
that kicked off June 30. |
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Gen Chilton: Data discovery critical
Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, addresses attendees at last week’s Air Force C2ISR Symposium in Ledyard, Conn. He told the audience that continued advocacy for the right number of platforms and sensors is important, but that even more emphasis should be placed on making data available and discoverable. C2 is not about systems, the general said; it’s about commanders using the data and knowledge provided by systems to make decisions and communicate orders. (Photo by Rick Berry) |
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Future Weapons Need to be Adaptable,
Cost Less By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2009 -- Future U.S. military weapons are going to have to be relevant, adaptable and affordable, the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer told defense contractors here today.
Gone are the days of spending millions of
dollars on technology and equipment that is all but obsolete by
the time it is fielded to troops, Marine Gen. James E.
Cartwright, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said
at the annual Association of the United States Army. |
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Mr. Mason tours CPSG
SAN ANTIONIO, Texas (Oct. 6, 2009) -- Tech Sgt. Julia Poe-Whitfield explains to Ronald Mason, director of the 653d Electronic Systems Wing, how the Cryptologic Systems Group's Transportation branch has improved its processes by consolidating its operation into one central location, allowing a constant flow of cargo throughout the day. During his two-day trip to CPSG, Mr. Mason also held a director's call and visited many CPSG facilities. (Photo by Larry Kishur) |
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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. Chambliss Moves To Secure JSTARS Funding -- Aviation Week The U.S. Senate has gone on record to support fully funding the Pentagon's existing request for re-engining the U.S. Air Force's Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) intelligence collection aircraft. Midstate could benefit from defense bill -- The Sun News If the Senate approves a defense spending bill this week, the Middle Georgia military community could receive some gifts courtesy of Georgia’s senior senator. Analyst: U.S. Needs Coherent Defense Export Policy -- Defense News Facing tight domestic defense budgets, U.S., British and Canadian defense companies must look beyond their borders to ensure steady profits, industry analysts said Oct. 2.
Pentagon arms buyer
eyes detailed program reviews
Pentagon: Our cloud
is better than Google's
Agencies
face tough questions on how to deploy cloud computing
Communications Difference |
command comments ... ... We have to recognize that the black-and-white distinction between conventional war and irregular war is an outdated model. Simply possessing the ability to annihilate other militaries in a conventional fight in no way insures we can achieve our strategic goals – a point driven home in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In reality, the future will be more complex. Where all conflict will range across a broad spectrum of operations and lethality. Where even near-peer competitors will use irregular or asymmetric tactics and non-state actors may have weapons of mass destruction or sophisticated missiles. Even as we prepare for the future and pursue modernization plans, we must always recognize the limits of technology – and be modest about what military force alone can accomplish. Advances in precision, sensor information, and satellite technologies have led to extraordinary gains that will continue to give the U.S. military an edge over its adversaries. But no one should ever neglect the psychological, cultural, political, and human dimensions of war or succumb to the techno-optimism that has muddled strategic thinking in the past. ...
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