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ESC
inactivates wings, embarks on new era
By Chuck Paone Five Air Force wings – the center’s four acquisition wings and the air base wing at Hanscom – were formally inactivated during a ceremony June 30 at the Hanscom outdoor track and parade field. The 66th Air Base Wing, the 653rd
Electronic Systems Wing, the 350 ELSW, the 554 ELSW and the
551 ELSW were all inactivated. During the ceremony, the new
66th Air Base Group was activated.
The four acquisition wings have now been
reorganized into directorates, each led by a program
executive officer (PEO).
Most programs
and personnel formerly in the 554 ELSW have been realigned
into one of two directorates:
Enterprise Logistics and Enterprise
Information Systems.
The majority of people and programs formerly part of
the 350 ELSW have been realigned into the Command, Control,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR)
Directorate.
Most former 551 ELSW people and programs are now part of the
Battle Management Directorate; and most personnel and
programs formerly within the 653 ELSW have transitioned to
the Cyber/Net-centric Directorate.
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Commentary Courage in uncertain times fueled founding fathers' drive to independence
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- The Air Force is no stranger to uncertainty, change and challenge. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review outlines four priorities for the Department of Defense: prevail in today's wars, prevent and deter conflict, prepare to defeat adversaries and succeed in a wide range of contingencies, and preserve and enhance the all-volunteer force. All of this must be accomplished with level to diminishing resources. Uncertainty is uncomfortable. As I weigh the uncertainties ahead, it occurs to me that our challenges are not so different from those faced by the founders of this nation 234 years ago this July 4th. In putting their signatures to the Declaration of Independence, our forefathers literally put their lives on the line. (More) |
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New air base
group commander focuses on teamwork, supporting the mission
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Col. Stacy L. Yike, commander of the newly activated 66th Air Base Group, has two priorities: the mission and the people who make it happen. “These priorities certainly aren’t new to anyone who has been around the Air Force,” she said. “They form the foundation that we all live by. Hanscom is full of experts who already know how to accomplish the mission, so my part is easy. I get to ensure the people have what they need to take care of themselves and take care of the mission.” (More) |
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Two-week course
introduces new civilians to Air Force culture
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
Newly
hired civilians who are unfamiliar with the Air Force traditions
and customs may be eligible to take advantage of a two-week
in-residence course designed to introduce them to the Air Force
culture and prepare them for future leadership, managerial and
supervisory roles. "Right now, Electronic Systems Center is in the midst of a strategic hiring campaign, and every pay period we are bringing on board several new civilians, many of whom have never worked for the Air Force or the military before," said Rich Lombardi, ESC executive director. "These new civilians have the potential to be future leaders in our service, and we need to ensure our civilian developmental paths are as deliberate as those of every other Airman. This course provides a solid foundation for them to build upon." (More) |
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Col. Douglas Anderson leads in the heroes during
Heroes' Homecoming June 25 at Memorial
Park. Nearly 40
Hanscom personnel who had returned
from deployment during the past six months were honored
during the celebration. Mass. Lt.
Gov. Tim Murray, Medal of Honor recipient retired Navy Capt.
Thomas Hudner and former Red Sox player Bob “Monty”
Montgomery, who also spent 14 seasons as the color
commentator for Red Sox telecasts on WSBK-TV, were among the
distinguished guests who participated. (U.S. Air Force photo
by Rick Berry.) |
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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. Fixing space telescope like trying to find a Needle in a HAYSTACK -- Lowell Sun Lightning struck and disabled a 435-foot crane at the MIT Haystack Observatory on Thursday, according to a construction worker there. Gates Taps Carter To Lead Procurement, Services Efficiency Effort -- Defense News Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tapped Pentagon acquisition executive Ashton Carter with leading a new initiative intended to free up billions annually within the U.S. military budget by more efficiently purchasing weapons and services. CWID looks to fill communication gaps -- WAVY-TV 10 The Norfolk-based U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) demonstrated some of the newest technologies in military information sharing Wednesday during the annual Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration. For the Air Force, Buying New Weapons Is Not What It Used to Be -- National Defense Magazine Blog These are tough time for buyers of military weapons. After decades of money-is-no-object shopping at Gucci, they are being told to buy on sale at Target. Pentagon Launches Salvo in War to Protect an Army of 7 Million -- FOXNews.com War is coming -- a war of ones and zeroes, that is. DoD Delays Global Hawk Decision -- Defense News Pentagon officials have deferred a decision on whether to buy long-lead parts for four RQ-4 Global Hawk UAVs after one aircraft performed poorly in tests with a "non-production representative" intelligence processing system, industry sources said. Pentagon tightens reins on contractors -- Federal Computer Week The Defense Department is calling on government contractors to do their part to reduce inefficiencies in procurement as part of a larger stratgey to address expected shrinking budgets that DOD will face over coming years, according to a senior DOD official. |
command comments ... "... Our policy
reflects the ways in which our imperatives and
our obligations in space have changed in recent
decades. No longer are we racing against an
adversary; in fact, one of our central goals is
to promote peaceful cooperation and
collaboration in space, which not only will ward
off conflict, but will help to expand our
capacity to operate in orbit and beyond. In
addition, this policy recognizes that as our
reliance on satellites and other space-based
technologies increases, so too does our
responsibility to address challenges such as
debris and other hazards. No longer is space
just a destination to reach; it is a place where
we must be able to work in ways that are
responsible, sustainable, and safe. And it is
central to our security and the security of our
allies, as spaced-based technology allows us to
communicate more effectively, to operate with
greater precision and clarity, and to better
protect our men and women in uniform. ..."
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