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  • Amidst change, commander calls for steady mission focus

    Ongoing and upcoming changes at the Electronic Systems Center and on Hanscom AFB were highlighted at the ESC Commander's Call Feb. 3.Before speaking about changes at the Center, Lt. Gen. CR Davis, ESC commander, spoke about various program and personnel successes."People have a lot of confidence in the work you're doing," he told the
  • Hanscom Electronic Bulletin Board to be phased out

    The Electronic Systems Center's Hanscom AFB Electronic Request for Proposals Bulletin Board, or HERBB, information will transition to Federal Business Opportunities over the next few months."Although HERBB has been a very useful tool for us and industry, due to fiscal pressures and projected manning reductions, coupled with the increased
  • ESC ensures continued sustainment of vital nuclear C3 program

    A key program that provides nuclear component commanders the ability to provide messages to all nuclear forces recently transitioned to Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Ga., for continuing sustainment thanks to the efforts of the Electronic Systems Center.The Defense Injection/Reception Emergency Action Message Command and Control Terminal, or
  • ESC working to upgrade the 'heart' of control and reporting center

    The Electronic Systems Center is working to modernize the U.S. Air Force Control and Reporting Center and has recently put out a request for information to upgrade the CRC Operations Module. The CRC is a mobile command, control and communications radar element which provides a comprehensive air picture by integrating input from air- and
  • General Davis issues 2012 Commander's Intent

    Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. CR Davis presented his 2012 Commander's Intent during his Jan. 19 'State of ESC' address.  In a period of unprecedented National and DoD fiscal austerity, we must attack our challenges:o With selflessnesso With a focus on innovationo With a desire to execute our acquisition mission in a way that
  • General speaks on change, calls for mission focus during 'State of ESC'

    Transition and transformation were the main topics highlighted when Electronic Systems Center Commander Lt. Gen. CR Davis presented the 'State of ESC' Jan. 19 at the Marriott Hotel in Newton, Mass.However, the general emphasized that, even with all the change on the horizon, it's essential for ESC to keep focusing on critical missions. He spoke
  • ESC working to improve communications for ICBM nuclear execution forces

    The Electronic Systems Center recently awarded a $9.4 million contract to Raytheon Co., Marlborough, Mass., to upgrade the strategic satellite communications terminal supporting the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch control centers (LCC).This is part of the Minuteman Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network
  • PEO looks to the future

    Electronic System Center's new program executive officer for Battle Management, Col. Roger D. Thrasher, says he has a major advantage in his new role - this is his third tour at ESC."I have a strong sense and understanding of what ESC brings to the fight," he said. "What we do is vitally important to future wars."For the Battle Management
  • ESC awards contract to upgrade Saudi AWACS aircraft

    The Airborne Early Warning and Control International Branch of the Electronic Systems Center recently awarded a $73 million contract to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems in Seattle, Wash., to enhance and improve capabilities for the Royal Saudi Air Force's fleet of E-3 AWACS aircraft."This foreign military sales contract is for the Radar System
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