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Commentary: Take time to reflect on holiday season's many gifts
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio
-- Another holiday season is upon us. At this time of year, we
reflect on the past 12 months and recall the many gifts we've
received. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate, we
must also remember the sacrifices of those who have helped
secure the very blessings for which we're thankful. |
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Command
transition among top challenges for new chief of staff
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Taking on the job of chief of staff just prior to a three-star command change might seem like a tall order, but if so, the Electronic Systems Center has found the right man for the job. Col. John Drohan, who happens to stand six-foot-eight, is ready for that challenge and many more. "I'm always open to doing something new, and I definitely enjoy working for General Bowlds, so it was easy to say yes to coming up and working in the front office," he said. Colonel Drohan is replacing Col. Mary McRae, who is retiring. It was Colonel McRae who reached out to Colonel Drohan as a possible successor. (More) |
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Hanscom
scientist receives Harold Brown Award
Secretary of the Air Force
Michael Donley presents the 2010 Harold Brown Award to
Dr. Candace Lynch during a ceremony in the Pentagon Dec.
15, 2010. The award was named for Harold Brown, a
physicist who served as secretary of the Air Force from
1965 to 1969. Dr. Lynch is the first female recipient of
the award since its inception in 1969. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Jim Varhegyi)
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A senior
scientist from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., received the 2010
Harold Brown Award Dec. 15 for her breakthrough research in
pioneering new infrared technology that will augment aircraft
defense and impact numerous Defense Department systems. |
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The Air Force announced this week that Col. Daryl Hauck is one of 40 colonels to have been nominated by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Colonel Hauck, currently serving as Air Force Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, has served two tours at Hanscom AFB, Mass., and eight of his 18 Air Force assignments have been with the Electronic Systems Center. Most recently, from June 2006 through May 2008, he commanded the 951st Electronic Systems Group here. |
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Airmen honored
during Heroes Homecoming
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
More than 50 Hanscom personnel were
officially welcomed home from their deployments during a
high-energy Heroes Homecoming on Dec. 10 in the Aero Club
Hangar. |
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Cryptologic
Systems Division NCO 'STEP's up
Cryptologic Systems Division
A Tuesday morning event that began as a holiday safety briefing turned into an early Christmas present for the briefer.
As she departed the podium, Staff Sgt. Desiree Yago was called back to the front of the crowd by Cryptologic Systems Division Chief Col. Christopher Kinne. Colonel Kinne said she was to be recognized for her accomplishments related to her safety duties.
Instead, Chief Master Sgt. Brian O’Mullan, the division superintendent, handed a surprised Sergeant Yago, a logistics receiving technician, a small decorated box. As she opened the box, Colonel Kinne announced to the crowd that Sergeant Yago had received a Stripes To Exceptional Performers (STEP) promotion to technical sergeant.
Inside the box, a shocked Sergeant Yago discovered, were her new technical sergeant chevrons. (More) |
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the news ... The following items have recently run in commercial news media outlets. They have not been produced by the U.S. Air Force, nor does their use reflect official endorsement. Reproduction for private use or gain is subject to original copyright restrictions. Out-of-Synch Satellite and Terminal Programs Cost Pentagon Millions -- National Defense Magazine A poster child for Defense Department waste is currently making its way to orbit. U.S. Intel, Military Examine Sharing New Systems -- Defense News U.S. intelligence and Pentagon officials are mulling if some military intel systems could be used by America's spy agencies, and examining how to clear technical and resource hurdles. USAF Cyberoperations Ramp Up -- Aviation Week Elements of the newly activated 24th U.S. Air Force have begun deploying in support of cybermissions in Europe and Africa, following early operational experience in Afghanistan. DOD discourages using acronyms -- Federal Computer Week Defense Department Executive Secretary Michael Bruhn is tired of playing the acronym game and wants to limit the use of short-form titles in the department immediately, Federal News Radio reported. AWACS Upgrade Targets Fratricide Reduction -- AFA Daily Report The Air Force has tested a new version of the identification friend or foe, or IFF, system for E-3 AWACS aircraft. Air Force slowly phases out predator drone -- Defense Systems Soon Reaper and Predator drones won't have to share the sky. |
command comments ...
"As we celebrate the holidays, please take the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings as Americans, and to remember the people who most enrich our lives. We also should contemplate our broader aspirations that, given the many demands of very busy lives, we often neglect to consider throughout the year.
Also, especially while many remain engaged in combat operations across the globe, we are thankful for the men and women who have answered our nation's call, and selflessly serve to defend our country and preserve our precious liberty. Those who are spending this special time of the year away from friends, family and loved ones are particularly worthy of the deep and abiding respect of fellow Airmen and of a grateful nation. We look forward to their safe return home."
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