Initiative could help improve ISR operators’ processes

The Electronic Systems Center Command and Control Constellation program recently held an operational demonstration in Bedford, Mass., to evaluate a new prototype capability to improve command and control of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.The prototyping initiative, called

AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career 'adventure'

Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted sergeant will end his military career June 1, 2012, bringing to a close a career that he says launched a "great adventure" around the world.Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, AFMC's command chief, will say goodbye during a retirement ceremony at the National

Speed of cyber focus of HRA meeting

Flexibility with, and the future of, cyber acquisition was the emphasis of a presentation by Col. Bill Polakowski, Cyber Integration Division deputy, to the Hanscom Representatives Association May 22 at the Minuteman Commons."The message is cyber [acquisition] changes quite a bit each month as

AFMC vice commander discusses changes at town hall

 Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander, held a town hall meeting May 15 for the Electronic Systems Center workforce where he discussed ongoing and upcoming changes here.He thanked the two departing commanders, Lt. Gen. CR Davis, formerly Electronic Systems Center

Taking command

ESC Innovation Challenge wraps up

The inaugural Electronic Systems Center's Innovation Challenge recently came to a close with all participants saying that they saw benefits. "It was a win-win for all involved," said Rich Lombardi, ESC executive director, at the May 14 awards ceremony. "It was a great learning experience [for the

Leadership farewell

Communications and connectivity focus of MAC meeting

Connectivity was the key message presented during the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council breakfast meeting May 3 at the Doubletree Bedford Glen hotel.During a presentation on Joint Airborne Networks, Col. Anthony Genatempo, Airborne Network Division senior materiel leader,

Senate confirms 3 AFMC senior leader nominations

Air Force officials announced April 27, 2012, the Senate confirmations of three Air Force Materiel Command senior leaders' nominations.Officials announced the Senate confirmation of Maj. Gen. Andrew E. Busch, commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to the rank of

Defense Acquisition University registration to open in May

Defense Acquisition University registration will open around May 17, 2012, and students should apply as soon as possible since classes fill quickly. Members' applications will be processed by priority, supervisor approval date and class start date, with Priority 1 students taking