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Shiely, Wright and O’Neill award winners announced
These Electronic Systems Center annual awards honor acquisition excellence. Katrina McFarland, Defense Acquisition University president, was the keynote speaker and also helped present the awards.
The Maj. Gen. Albert R. Shiely Jr. Award is awarded for organizational acquisition excellence and is presented to the most outstanding major and minor programs at ESC. The 2011 winner in the major program category is Space Fence, while the winner in the minor category is the Integrated Base Defense Security Systems, both of the Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Directorate.
The Space Fence program is a $3.5 billion acquisition category ID program developing the world’s largest-ever phased array radar. The system will monitor small, uncued space debris to enhance space flight safety. (More)
Maj. Gen. Albert R. Shiely Jr. Award:
Major Program Category: Space Fence, C2ISR Directorate
Minor Program Category: Integrated Base Defense Security Systems, C2ISR Directorate |
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From the front: Close air support protects coalition forces, kills 70 insurgents
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- F-15E Strike Eagles from the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 121st EFS dropped more than 9,000 pounds of munitions through severe weather on enemy forces trying to overrun a combat outpost in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 8. According to reports, up to 70 Taliban were killed while attacking COP Margah in a large scale coordinated attack. Coalition forces were first alerted to the attack when rocket-propelled grenades began to hit the camp. Shortly thereafter, the insurgents attacked the camp from multiple positions using small arms and RPG fire. Staff Sgt. Seth Pena, a joint terminal attack controller with the 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, was responsible for calling in close air support when the fighting began. He employed weapons from Navy F-18s, who were already overhead and then immediately requested a "Dude flight" of F-15s and a "Viper flight" of F-16s from Bagram Airfield. (More) |
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Panetta tells senators sequestration
would devastate DOD By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – If the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction cannot reach an agreement, the results would be devastating for the Defense Department, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta wrote in a letter to two senators Nov. 14. The so-called supercommittee must reach agreement on debt reduction by Nov. 23. If they cannot do so, the Budget Control Act calls for “sequestration,” with the Pentagon budget absorbing most of the cuts. DOD already is cutting $450 billion over the next 10 years, Panetta wrote to Arizona Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. “These cuts are difficult and will require us to take some risks, but they are manageable,” Panetta wrote. “If the maximum sequestration is triggered, the total cut will rise to about $1 trillion compared with the fiscal year 2012 plan.” If triggered, sequestration would begin in January 2013, Panetta wrote, noting it would add $500 billion to $600 billion to already-planned cuts. The fiscal 2013 budget would be cut by $100 billion. While military personnel probably would be exempted, the secretary added, the rest of the cuts would come from other parts of the DOD budget, and no major weapon program would be exempt. (More) |
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Last chance for Hanscom personnel to donate to
CFC
66th Air Base Group Public Affairs
Federal employees have a few more days to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign. CFC wraps up Nov. 23, but there is still time fill out a pledge card or participate in a fundraiser.
So far, $180,000 has been raised, 58 percent toward the goal of $315,000.
“I know we can do it!” said 1st Lt. Jessica Zencey, CFC installation manager. “There are so many charities to choose from. I encourage people to find a good cause and then donate.”
Employees may also participate in one of three fundraisers taking place Nov. 22. A 10K fun run, chili cook-off and silent auction will all take place at the Minuteman Commons. (More) |
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Congratulations to ESC's newest chief master sergeant select
Thomas Miracle Cyber/Netcentric Directorate |
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ESC announces third quarter award winners
Not pictured: SNCO Category: Master Sgt. Neil Stewart, Enterprise Information Systems Directorate FGO Category: Maj. George Nuņo, Cyber/Netcentric Directorate Civilian Category I: Kyle Forthofer, ESC Staff Civilian Category II: Kenneth Liddle, ESC Staff Civilian Category III: Alexander Tambascia, ESC Staff Team Category: Control and Reporting Center, C2ISR Directorate |
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in
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. Air Force must clean up its networks, general says -- Defense Systems The Air Force views its network as a weapons system, but there are flaws in the system that must be worked out before it grinds to a halt, a top Air Force official warned. J-STARS was integral to NATO success in Libya -- Warner Robins Patriot Much of what Joint STARS did to help liberate the people of Libya remains cloaked in secrecy. MILCOM 2011: USAF calls for improved network integration by air, land and sea -- Digital Battlespace Commander of the US Air Force (USAF) Electronic Systems Center, Lt Gen Charles Davis, outlined the 'gut issues' facing the Department of Defense (DoD) in the wider management of systems and networks. 24th Air Force finds its place in cyberspace -- Defense Systems It’s been nearly two years since the 24th Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was certified for operation and began performing its mission as the Air Force component of the U.S. Cyber Command. Pentagon: Cyber Offense Part Of Strategy -- Washington Post The Pentagon is prepared to launch cyberattacks in response to hostile actions that threaten the government, military or U.S. economy, according to a new policy document submitted to Congress this week. Northrop seeks to dislodge Lockheed, Saab Sensis -- C4ISR Journal The U.S. Air Force has at least one new proposal to consider as it puts the finishing touches on its plan for acquiring dozens of transportable radars that would aid battle zone airspace controllers and spot incoming ballistic missiles and aircraft from hundreds of miles away. |
command comments ...
"… we can hit what we
aim at; but is it the correct target? Answering
this question requires accurate and reliable
intelligence. So in the last decade, the U.S.
Air Force has invested heavily in its
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance,
or “ISR,” capability. Through operating a robust
mix of aircraft and satellites with powerful
sensors that provide unparalleled
data-collection capability, we effectively have
transformed our Nation’s ISR capability from
“retail” to “wholesale.” So to be sure, we
still maintain the capability for wide-area
perspective for theater-wide engagements, but
with the addition of capabilities that now allow
us to support small-unit, tactical engagements,
our ISR capability has become equally effective
and valuable to the national decision-maker and
battlefield commander alike."
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