New ESC commander takes the reins

Incoming Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. Charles (C.R.) Davis speaks to the audience during the change of command ceremony Sept. 1 in the Aero Club Hangar, while outgoing commander Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds looks on. General Davis moved to ESC from the Air Armament Center, where he served as commander and as the Air Force program executive officer for Weapons, at Eglin AFB, Fla. Prior to leading the Air Armament Center, General Davis was program executive officer for the F-35 Lightning II Program Office. General Bowlds served as ESC commander for nearly four years and is retiring from the Air Force after more than 36 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

Sharing a laugh

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds, Electronic Systems Center commander, his wife, Marcia, and his brother, Father Kent Bowlds, share a laugh during General Bowlds' retirement dinner at the Minuteman Commons Aug. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

First pitch

BOSTON - Lt. Gen. Ted Bowlds, Electronic Systems Center commander, throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park before the start of the Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics night game Aug. 27. General Bowlds is getting ready to retire after more than 36 years in the Air Force, almost four of which were at ESC at Hanscom AFB, Mass.The game was moved from Aug. 28 due to Hurricane Irene. (U.S. Air Force photo)

PEO speaks about path to senior positions

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Ron Mason, program executive officer for Cyber and Netcentric programs, speaks to members of Hanscom's Junior Force Council Aug. 18. As part of the JFC's Senior Leader Speaker Series, Mr. Mason gave a presentation on "How to become an SES." The JFC provides an opportunity for junior employees to interact with senior leaders and to network with colleagues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

New ESC Chief of Staff

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass.- The new Electronic Systems Center Chief of Staff Col. Tim Nickerson reviews documents with Capt. John Wooten, commander’s action officer, on Aug. 2. Before he moved to this position, Colonel Nickerson was the Aerospace Management Systems deputy division chief in the Battle Management Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

Helping Airmen set goals, learn to lead are focus for new command chief

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Call, Electronic Systems Center command chief, speaks with Airman 1st Class Benjamin Powell, 66th Medical Squadron, during the dorm dinner July 25. Chief Call’s main focus during his time at ESC will be mentoring and deliberately developing Airmen to lead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)