AFCEA International Chapter News
TIDEWATER CHAPTER CHAPTER - Nov 13, 2014

General Speaks About Redefined Operating Environment

The chapter hosted a luncheon in November with guest speaker Maj. Gen. William Hix, USA, deputy director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Fort Eustis, Virginia. Gen. Hix relayed an interesting fact that post-Iraqi transformation of the military did not start in Washington, but in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area with Air Combat Command, TRADOC and U.S. Fleet Forces Command. He also highlighted the Army's multiservice roles and unique missions associated with putting "boots on the ground." Gen. Hix spoke about the dynamic changes that have occurred with the recent growth of nonstate actors (the Islamic State group, al-Qaida, etc.) and the impact that technology advancements have on maintaining global stability. With the advent of social media, revolutions can ignite very quickly, but resolution is a long process. In this redefined operating environment, success depends heavily on globally integrated operations, integration of multinational partners and improved interoperability.

Event Photographs:

Chapter President Col. Rick Folks, USAF (l), presents Maj. Gen. William Hix, USA, deputy director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the chapter polo shirt at the November luncheon.
Chapter President Col. Rick Folks, USAF (l), presents Maj. Gen. William Hix, USA, deputy director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the chapter polo shirt at the November luncheon.
Col. Folks presents Lynne Mills, AFCEAN of the Month, August 2014, an award for her outstanding support for the chapter's social events at the November luncheon.
Col. Folks presents Lynne Mills, AFCEAN of the Month, August 2014, an award for her outstanding support for the chapter's social events at the November luncheon.
Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas, USAF (l), November's Young AFCEAN of the Month, is honored by Col. Folks at the November luncheon for the Young AFCEANs' support of the Tabb High School CyberPatriot team.
Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas, USAF (l), November's Young AFCEAN of the Month, is honored by Col. Folks at the November luncheon for the Young AFCEANs' support of the Tabb High School CyberPatriot team.
Col. Folks recognizes Larry Watlington (l), November's AFCEAN of the Month, for his work with chapter publicity at the November luncheon.
Col. Folks recognizes Larry Watlington (l), November's AFCEAN of the Month, for his work with chapter publicity at the November luncheon.
Col. Folks congratulates Tim Timmons (l) for winning a Nook Simple Touch during the November luncheon's scholarship raffle. The funds provide scholarships to local high school and college students.
Col. Folks congratulates Tim Timmons (l) for winning a Nook Simple Touch during the November luncheon's scholarship raffle. The funds provide scholarships to local high school and college students.

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