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Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds, who has commanded the center
for nearly four years, will relinquish command at the ceremony.
A retirement ceremony for General Bowlds will follow immediately. The commander of Air Force Materiel Command, Gen.
Donald Hoffman, will officiate the promotion, change of command and
retirement
ceremonies. The afternoon will also feature a welcome
reception for General Davis, to be held at Hanscom’s Minuteman
Commons beginning at approximately 3 p.m. |
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New chief of staff wants to ensure ESC
is ‘operating on all cylinders’
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
The new chief of staff for the Electronic Systems Center foresees significant challenges ahead but hopes he brings the right talents to the job in order to meet them.
“On the near-horizon, we have the change of command with new leadership coming in and we’ll also be going through another re-organization,” Col. Tim Nickerson said. “I’m hoping my organizational and leadership skills will assist in making those a success.”
Colonel Nickerson has a diverse background. He was a B-52 navigator, a KC-135 pilot, worked in acquisition at the Space and Missile Systems Center and has also worked in Plans and Programs for Air Mobility Command. He has been at Hanscom since July 2008.
Prior to beginning the chief of staff position June 30, he was the Aerospace Management Systems deputy division chief in the Battle Management Directorate. (More) |
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Obama nominates Carter as next deputy
secretary
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- President Barack Obama nominated the Pentagon's head of acquisitions, technology and logistics Aug. 2 to become the next deputy secretary of defense. Ashton B. Carter, whose nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, would replace William J. Lynn III, with whom he has worked closely and who recently announced his resignation. Carter was appointed to his current undersecretary position in April 2009, and has been a leader in Pentagon efforts to run the department more efficiently and find cost savings. His was among several nominations for various positions that the White House announced Aug 2. (More) |
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Air Force's entertainment showcase
visits Hanscom area next week
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
Get ready for a
fantastic night of free entertainment when Tops in Blue, the
premier entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, comes to
Wilmington, Mass., on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Shriner's
Auditorium for one performance only. |
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CPSD captain swims her way to Rio
Cryptologic Systems Division LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Lauren White returned to the Cryptologic Systems Division here last week after competing in the 5th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “It was a great experience to be part of the World Military Games,” Captain White said. “I had the opportunity to meet athletes from all over the world in one location.” A 4-year Air Force veteran, the captain, who hails from Elizabethtown, Pa., arrived at Cryptologic Systems in June 2010, and served as a mechanical engineer until she was recently chosen to serve as the Division Chief’s executive officer. Captain White swam distance freestyle on the U.S. Air Force Academy Swim Team during her four years there and participated in the 44th CISM World Military Swimming and Lifesaving Championship held last August in Warendorf, Germany. With their goal of promoting peace through sport, as expressed in their motto “Friendship through Sport,” World Military Games are held every four years, in the year prior to the International Olympics. (More) |
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AFIT course on acquisition lifecycle
coming to Hanscom A two-day course providing a snapshot overview of the acquisition lifecycle will be offered through the Air Force Institute of Technology at Hanscom Aug. 23 through 24. The course, SYS 281 Air Force Acquisition and Sustainment, provides a general overview of the latest in acquisition policy, processes, management tools and acquisition reform initiatives. It is described by AFIT as a must-have course for all involved with Air Force acquisition and support. SYS 281 offers 16 continuous-learning points for second lieutenants through lieutenant colonels, staff sergeants through chiefs and GS-7 to GS-14 level civilians. Attendees come from disciplines as program management, acquisition logistics, engineering, finance, contracting and configuration management. For those new to acquisition, this is an excellent foundation course. For the established veteran, SYS 281 covers the latest in acquisition policy and processes, to include the Department of Defense, Air Staff, and Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command perspectives. For those who just want to do their job better, AFIT provides a wealth of acquisition references, websites and management tools to improve attendees' efficiency and effectiveness. This course delivers critical knowledge of current acquisition hot topics applicable for all grade levels and all functional areas. (More) |
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For the troops Hanscom Airmen salute as Chief Master Sgt. Laura Noel (on jumbotron), U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty manager, sings the national anthem at Fenway Park in Boston prior to a Red Sox game July 28. The game was designated as a “Tickets for Troops” game, in which season ticket holders donated their tickets to military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry) |
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AFCEA social to be held Aug. 23
The Lexington-Concord Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) will be holding their annual social on Aug. 23 at the Doubletree Bedford Glen Hotel, Bedford, Mass., from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Current, new and prospective members are invited. You need not be an AFCEA member to attend.
Complimentary food and drink will be provided and dress is business casual. To R.S.V.P., please contact Claire Goulet at cgoulet@oasissystems.com or go online to www.afceaboston.com. |
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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. Pentagon Seeking Out Supply-Chain Weaknesses -- Aviation Week A Pentagon review of the defense supply chain is under way in an effort to find the weak points where funding needs to be applied to prevent the loss of critical capabilities. Wanted: Pentagon Procurement Workers Who Can Bargain Shop -- National Defense The Pentagon overpays for just about everything: Major weapon systems, spare parts, fuel, even refrigerators. Say what? Faulty eavesdropping gear delays new spy plane -- Defense Systems The Air Force’s decision in July to continue with its $12 billion Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems might possibly push the U-2 spy plane into full retirement by 2015, reports the New York Times. Auditors: Pentagon Cyber Budget Has Fuzzy Numbers -- NextGov Federal auditors have told Pentagon officials to define "cybersecurity" so the military services adopt the same terminology, and by extension, calculate their cyber spending plans in comparable ways. Pentagon acquisition head a key pick for budget-minded Obama administration -- The Hill With Ashton Carter pegged to become the No. 2 civilian at the Defense Department, defense and congressional sources say it’s a three-horse race to replace him as Pentagon acquisition chief. Pentagon official warns against deep defense cuts -- Federal Times The Pentagon believes it can meet the initial spending reductions called for under a debt-reduction plan signed into law this week, but warned deeper cuts could lead to civilian furloughs and program terminations, according to a senior Defense Department official. |
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"Our military has always taken on and succeeded in every mission it has been assigned - from the efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief at home and abroad. You - the men and women of the military - have never said "I can't do it." Nor have the civilians who support you. That is the military ethos - to salute and press on. The ethos of this nation's leaders and policy makers must be to ensure that the missions assigned to the military meet critical national security priorities. It is our responsibility to determine those priorities and to ensure that you will always have the training and equipment to succeed in those missions.
I am aware that as Washington discusses strategy and policy, you and your families are discussing the implications of decisions that may be made. I promised in my first message as Secretary that I will fight for you. That means I will fight for you and your families as we face these budget challenges."
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