 |
ALASKA CHAPTER - May 2013
The chapter, in partnership with its corporate sponsors, awarded $4,000 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants to Alaska schools this year. The chapter, along with Gonzalez Marketing, awarded $1,000 to Anchorage Christian School, and Aaron Edwards, a teacher at the school, has used the funds to teach his students about robotics, mechanics and science through the purchase of LEGO Mindstorms kits. These programmable kits help the students study principles such as solar and wind power, robotics, torque, pneumatics and mechanics, helping build the scientific and technical minds of tomorrow. This is truly a success story that the chapter is proud to contribute to these programs and hopes to double its corporate sponsorship donations next year.
|
|
MONTGOMERY CHAPTER - May 2013
In May, the chapter’s Young AFCEAN Advisory Council (YAAC) hosted a segment in the chapter’s 2013 Business Over Breakfast series. The topic of discussion, “Turning Your Hobby Into a Career,” drew a full house of various industry and military personnel eager to hear from the three panelist speakers: Bill Woodhouse, chief executive officer (CEO), eSolution Architects Incorporated; Steve Goldsby, CEO, Integrated Computer Solutions; and Josh Bush, CEO, Up and Running Incorporated.
Woodhouse kicked off the discussion by emphasizing the importance of passion when pursuing dreams to mold a hobby into a successful career, saying a person must consistently like the hobby over a period of time. Starting out in industry as a Web developer, Woodhouse spent years learning the ropes before branching out to start his own company. He mentioned it is crucial from the get go to be very disciplined financially to avoid going into debt, and it is also important to accept the added pressures tha ... READ MORE
|
|
HAWAII CHAPTER - May 2013
In May, the chapter welcomed Edward Arias, supervisory special agent, FBI, Honolulu Division, to speak on cybersecurity issues in the Pacific area of responsibility. The chapter also recognized Randy Chang, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, as its Senior Government Leader of the Month. James Elliot, Tribalco, was honored as the Young AFCEAN of the Month, and Elijah “Pono” Keanini-Santiago, Lutheran High School of Hawaii, received the award for Student of the Month. Lastly, John Martin, a 30-year AFCEA member, received the chapter’s award for AFCEAN of the Month. The chapter congratulated all its awardees on their hard work and dedication.
|
|
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER - May 2013
In May, the chapter held its annual scholarship dinner at the Antler's Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. This event honors winners of the chapter’s local Science Fair, Scientific, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher grants, High School scholarships, Enlisted scholarships and STEM scholarships in the region. Col. Joyce Jenkins-Harden, USAF (Ret.), chapter executive vice president, served as master of ceremonies. After dinner, the guest speaker, Dr. Carol Bach, provided an inspirational discussion focused toward all the recipients on the significance of education and how science fairs play an important role in both education and life itself. Highlighting the evening, this year the chapter awarded $64,000 in scholarships to eight graduating high school seniors, $12,500 in scholarships to six enlisted personnel ($2,500 donated from the Lewis Foundation went to fund one), more than $30,000 in teacher grants to eleven high schools, and $2,400 to science fair winners a ... READ MORE
|
|
PORTUGAL CHAPTER - May 2013
In May, Rear Adm. Carlos Rodolfo, PON (Ret.), chapter president, presented Fernando Moreira, president of the board of INOV Inesc - Inovacao, with a corporate membership certificate in the presence of John Rodrigues, business development director for Defense and Security.
|
|
ALAMO CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter’s Young AFCEANs hosted an Industry Tour and Tech Day in April, which took approximately 30 college students, industry professionals, and government and military personnel to the offices of Oracle and Dell Computer Corporation in Austin, Texas. Industry Tours are a way of introducing Young AFCEANs who may have had little prior experience in the private sector to business models and practices at top-tier technology corporations. The tour began early at Oracle, where the break room is furnished with Starbucks coffee and a foosball table to help employees keep their energy and creative juices flowing. Once seated in a large classroom, the group heard from Oracles principal sales consultants, Dave Polete and Ben Brown. Each shared a part of their personal story, including steps in their career progression and current areas of focus. The discussion largely centered on Oracle’s corporate goals, services and current trends. For example, Oracle’s RedStack offering—which comprises ... READ MORE
|
|
CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter recognized several members and volunteers for their outstanding efforts in support of AFCEA. Jennifer Kauffman, chapter president, recognized Jen Jones, chapter treasurer, with a gift certificate of appreciation for her years of service in her role. In addition, the chapter recognized its “Unsung Heroes.” Each year, the chapter takes nominees of fellow members who volunteer and help the chapter in its events, programs, fundraising or socials. Kauffman recognized three members who have gone beyond the call of volunteering and helping the chapter to be successful. The winners were Han Harris of Orbital Sciences Corporations, Kathleen Berganski of SAIC and Charlie Brown of CH Brown Consulting. Lastly, Bill Dunahoo, regional vice president, swore in the chapter’s new officers for 2013-2014 at the luncheon held at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland.
|
|
CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter held its monthly luncheon at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, with more than 500 people in attendance. The small business speaker was Art Wilson, vice president, Tresys Technology, who spoke primarily on how his company has grown while servicing the government community. Dr. Deborah Frincke, deputy director of research at the National Security Agency, was the government speaker. She wowed the audience with a little peek into some of the projects the research department has been working on and what it hopes to work on in the future. Before her question and answer session at the end of her talk, she encouraged the audience to reach out to their department with ideas and strategies that may help further current and/or future research.
|
|
GREATER OMAHA CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, Brian Schaben, director of IT infrastructure and operations, Black Hills Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska; Daniel G. Ramaekers, vice president of information technology, Tenaska, Omaha, Nebraska; and Phillip Narducci, manager of IT infrastructure support, Tenaska, Omaha, Nebraska, conducted a panel on SCADA systems for the chapter. Schaben kicked off by providing an overview of the Black Hills Corporation. Similarly, Ramaeker provided an overview of Tenaska. Both panelists highlighted the measures they undertake to secure the SCADAs under their control. During the panel, one of the more significant discussion points is some suppliers are not at the security level Black Hills and Tenaska would like. To work around, they have meetings to discuss shortfalls. They even include verbiage in contracts to help mitigate risk. In parting, Ramaeker pointed out that compliance is the starting line in most instances and not the goal line.
|
|
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter supported a science fair competition at the Hall of Champions. Here, the students display their research and people are encouraged to ask questions about their projects and give their congratulations. Parents and members from local media are invited to come upstairs and learn more about these fascinating research projects and experiments.
|
|
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER - April 2013
Every year, the chapter donates thousands of dollars to young students under the age of 18, who focus their educational efforts on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The chapter donated approximately $2,000 dollars to science fair finalists with projects deemed the most innovative and sophisticated. This year, eight students from local high schools participated in the Science Fair and received scholarship money for college.
|
|
WIESBADEN CHAPTER - April 2013
Mentorship was the focus at the initial meeting of the chapter in April. Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Europe, the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, 5th Signal Command and other local units gathered in the Gen. Shalikashvili Mission Command Center to launch the chapter and hear Brig. Gen. Bruce Crawford, USA, 5th Signal commander, share his nearly three decades of career military experience regarding mentoring and preparing for future challenges. "We have to train you to use technology that does not even exist yet to solve problems that we don't even yet know that we have," said Gen. Crawford, after showing a video about the rapid transformation in technology that is evolving on a daily basis. "We've got to develop the capacity to see around corners." A major part of that preparation is guiding future leaders and mentoring fellow soldiers and civilians to expand their horizons and to seek career enhancement opportunities, said the general. "My responsibility is to develop ... READ MORE
|
|
MONTGOMERY CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter hosted a luncheon featuring guest speaker Lt. Col. Paul Williams, USAF, commander, 26th Network Operations Squadron (NOS). The event took place at Wynlakes Country Club and drew a full house of industry and military attendees. Col. Williams began his presentation by giving the audience a brief overview of the mission and purpose of the 26th NOS, stating that it is the single Air Force unit operating WANs and gateways, and the colonel referenced the more than 600 sites the 26th NOS currently operates. Col. Williams emphasized the importance of being proactive, as the 26th NOS is the outermost defense against external threats and the last line of defense in some cases for the roughly 840,000 warfighters supported. According to the colonel, it is critical to prioritize from a mission planning perspective and to communicate with other mission systems to understand how they depend on, interact with and rely on one another in order to continue their current average o ... READ MORE
|
|
ARGENTINA CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter sponsored a conference at the Argentina Army University in Buenos Aires with 45 attendees. Capt. Francis Joseph Brosz, ARA, was the speaker. The conference focused on missile guidance systems, the fundamental principles of missile defense and how doctrine and electronic warfare systems contribute to the defense of air, naval and ground targets. Most of the electromagnetic spectrum used missiles for guidance on their target. Conference attendees were told how resources such as electronic warfare greatly contribute to missile defense of vehicles, ships, aircraft and facilities.
|
|
ALASKA CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter partnered with the University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) to host Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell in April, which was attended by 80 members of academia, industry and government. Treadwell spoke to the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives. He highlighted scientific and technological achievements across the state and praised the university and the chapter’s initiatives regarding STEM, including the chapter’s $4,000 donation in the last year to schools throughout the state. Lt. Gen. Tom Case, USAF (Ret.), chancellor of UAA, also encouraged students to pursue STEM in their studies and said he sees great opportunities for future partnerships with the chapter. In addition to the presentation, Lt. Col. Brian Hippel, USAF, chapter president, presented Gillian Dezzutto, chapter first vice president, with a certificate of significant achievement recognizing her tremendous work for the chapter over the last two years.
|
|
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER - April 2013
This years C4ISR Symposium in April was filled with government and industry leaders from some of the most significant and influential sectors of the defense community. The chapter’s theme this year, “Dynamic, Scalable and Affordable C4I Solutions: Dominating the Air/Sea Battlespace – Rapid and Smart Integration of Commercial and Defense Technologies,” consisted of several new ideas and themes revolving around how the military maintains the fleet during a time of fiscal reduction. The Diamond sponsor was Northrop Grumman, and the Platinum sponsor was ESRI. The chapter would like to give special thanks to its Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors Kratos, SAIC, General Dynamics, Accenture, Epsilon, QinetiQ North America and many other small businesses who play a pivotal role in supporting the local industry. The symposium would not have been a success without the help and support of the sponsors. It also was the debut of a new performance-inspired demonstration, dubbed the Tech Insertion. H ... READ MORE
|
|
ALAMO CHAPTER - April 2013
AFCEA’s role as a bridge between government, industry and academia took a spotlight in April at the Cyber Security Summit Caucus, organized by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The event, now in its fifth year, brings together a number of elected officials, military leaders, C-level industry executives and educators who are working collectively to build San Antonio’s reputation as “Cyber City USA.” A roster of speakers presented, including Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, 24th Air Force commander; Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX); and Gary McAlum, senior vice president and chief security officer for USAA. They gave their views on evolving cyber threats, defenses, and the importance of collaboration in building new cybersecurity models for the private and public sectors. The chapter was first in line to present checks for various information assurance and cyber scholarships. The chapter, in conjunction with the Cyber Innovation and Research Consortium, awarded $10,000 for the Universit ... READ MORE
|
|
MONTGOMERY CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter’s Young AFCEA Advisory Council, more commonly referred to as YAAC, came together to support the annual Walk of Life 5K Walk/Run event held in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The annual charity event raises thousands of dollars for breast cancer research each year, and local YAAC members were proud to contribute to this years whopping grand total of $126, 209.59. The chapter’s Young AFCEANs eagerly support this event each year as part of their Get Fit Program, in which local YAAC members and their families team up to participate in athletic events for charity in the River Region. Overall, the event was well attended, and the YAAC sends many thanks to all those who contributed and participated.
|
|
CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER - April 2013
Teresa Shea, signals intelligence director, National Security Agency, and Debora Plunkett, information assurance director, National Security Agency, were the guest speakers for the chapter’s Women in Intelligence Group (WIIG) Spring Speakers event in April. Nearly 125 women and men attended the event at Northrop Grumman IS facilities, where Jennifer Havermann, director of cyber programs, Raytheon AST, moderated the discussion, “Leadership Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in Times of Fundamental Change.” Both Shea and Plunkett spoke to industry needs and personal philosophies in the workplace. Industry needs were a hot topic, and Shea expressed the need for improved information sharing—a collaboration space for information as well as people. Additionally, she encouraged those in attendance who believed they had a solution for improving information sharing to continue to “push that information up.” Plunkett indicated her organization was focused on increasing the use of commercia ... READ MORE
|
|
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER - April 2013
Capt. Gerry Slevin, USN, chapter president, along with the president of the Hillsborough Education Foundation and its board members, presented awards to this years STEM Scholarship recipients in Tampa, Florida, in April. The chapter is honored to be able to donate $48,500 to such deserving recipients. The chapter also sponsored the 2013 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair held in February. AFCEA’s government and industry members and companies rely on thinkers and problem solvers for future work force development and leadership. The innovations and discoveries showcased at the STEM Fair and in future years will help the United States remain strong and continue to lead the world in technological and scientific thought. The fastest growing occupations will require significant backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The education and career opportunities in STEM are exciting and plentiful.
|
|
PALMETTO CHAPTER - April 2013
Col. Joseph A. Sublousky, USAF, chapter president, hosted the Spring 2013 ROTC Tri-Service Awards Ceremony in the Campus Room of Capstone Hall on the University of South Carolina campus in April. The colonel has a history with the university, as he previously participated in the Air Force ROTC at USC. He presented three AFCEA International scholastic awards to Cadet Ashley N. Zapp, Air Force ROTC; Cadet Justin A. Adams, Army ROTC; and Midshipman Larry W. Pineda, Navy ROTC, for their academic excellence in mathematics and science. Zapp is a mathematics major and maintains an impressive 3.91 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Adams is an exemplary cadet with an excellent academic record in mechanical engineering. Pineda is the president of the Nuclear Club at USC Navy ROTC while maintaining a 3.44 GPA. He tutors other midshipmen in calculus and physics during the year, and once commissioned, he will become a submarine officer in May 2014.
|
|
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter recognized two AFCEAN's in April for their efforts within the chapter: Mark Christensen and Chad Fisher.
|
|
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER - April 2013
Brig. Gen. Timothy R. Coffin, USA, spoke to the chapter in April. He is the deputy commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space), United States Strategic Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. He assumed duties as the deputy commander on January 14, 2013. Prior to his current assignment, Gen. Coffin served as the deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command. JFCC Space is responsible for executing continuous, integrated space operations to deliver theater and global effects in support of national and combatant commander objectives. JFCC Space coordinates space operational-level planning, integration and coordination to ensure unity of effort in support of soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors, as well as national security operations and support to civil authorities. They support the tempo and timing of space requirements around the world. Coffin pointed that the biggest user of spa ... READ MORE
|
|
LEXINGTON-CONCORD CHAPTER - April 2013
Capt. Alex Keller, USAF, presided as master of ceremonies over the joint chapter and Association of Old Crows (AOC) Patriots Roost, an annual ROTC scholarship luncheon, held in April at the Bedford Glen Doubletree Hotel, Bedford, Massachusetts. This signature event recognized 42 of the most outstanding AFCEA and AOC ROTC cadets and midshipmen from across northern New England with $1,000 scholarships. The chapter awarded 21 scholarships and selected Cadet James O’Connor, Air Force ROTC, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, to receive the Gen. Bernard Schriever Award for the top cadet among the group. Col. Scott Owens, USAF, chapter vice president for ROTC affairs, presented $22,000 in scholarships to the AFCEA recipients including the Gen. Schriever award which carries an additional $1,000 to the winner. Rear Adm. Daniel Abel, USCG, commander, First Coast Guard District, addressed the cadets on leadership attributes and joined Col. Owens in congratulating Cadet O’Connor as this year’s Sc ... READ MORE
|
|
ARKLATEX CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter hosted Glenn Gramling, vice president of sales and business development at Cenzic Security, as its monthly luncheon guest speaker for April. Gramling has two decades of extensive industry experience in domestic and international environments including sales, business development, global marketing and strategic relationship management. His previous companies include Hewlett-Packard, SaaS provider HiFive.net Incorporated and NOCpulse Incorporated. In his presentation, Gramling presented how Cenzic is automating security assessments for cloud, mobile and Web vulnerabilities. Its solutions scale from a single application to enterprise-level deployments and complementary business processes to minimize security risks throughout the software development life cycle. Its intelligent behavioral technology is the first to use behavioral, stateful and learning algorithms to ensure the highest accuracy for automated assessment of even the most complex applications. Today, Cenzic secu ... READ MORE
|
|
CZECH CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, Josef Strelec, chapter president, and Col. Bohuslav Přikryl, CZA, rector of the Defense University in Brno, Czech Republic, confirmed a long-term cooperation between Defense University and AFCEA and signed a new memorandum of understanding. The memorandum defines future cooperation between chapter and the university sharing information and professional experience in field of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence, crisis management, and cybersecurity and defense. The memorandum signing coincided with the inauguration of a new student club at the university made up of six students. It is the second club in the Czech Republic, and the fifth student club in Europe.
|
|
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, members of the chapter's Young AFCEAN program were granted access to tour the FBI's local Tampa Field Office. The tour included overviews of the field office's key functions and capabilities ranging from counterterrorism investigations to vehicle mechanics. The human resources chief gave an overview of the FBI's difficult selection process and initial training for all special agents and support staff. The office's senior firearms instructor provided a close up familiarization with all the current weapons available and some of the historical context leading to their implementation. Young AFCEANs were lead through the interrogation rooms, fingerprint and mugshot stations, automotive support garage and the tactical operations center, which oversees emergencies throughout the central Florida region.
|
|
SLOVAK STUDENT CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, an AFCEA student club was founded at the Academy of the Armed Forces; it is the first such club in the Slovak Republic. AFCEA International, as well as its branch in Slovakia, the Slovak Chapter, is focused on research, education and the use of information systems in intelligence, security and defense of the state. AFCEA creates a broader access to the latest information on technological progress and invites experts and institutions, which participate in the process of information technology penetration into the security forces, and also supports technical education and culture of the young generation of experts in information technology, telecommunications and electronics. The Slovak Chapter cooperates closely with the Department of Informatics at the Academy of the Armed Forces, which has supported the foundation of the student club. Present at the foundation ceremony was Petr Jirásek, regional vice president for Central Eastern Europe, who stated that the Slovak Republi ... READ MORE
|
|
MONTGOMERY CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter’s Young AFCEAN Advisory Council (YAAC) drew quite a crowd at its annual Spring Social networking event. A variety of young professionals from military and industry attended the social, which was hosted at the popular downtown Montgomery venue, The Irish Bred Pub. Guests enjoyed meeting other young professionals from the River Region and branching out their business network connections in a fun environment. The chapter’s YAAC was pleased at the success of the Spring Social this year, and the members are already planning for future networking events. The chapter looks forward to building the Young AFCEAN community via a number of upcoming social events this summer, including a field day-inspired Activity Day and a group outing to a local Montgomery Biscuits baseball game.
|
|
ALASKA CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter co-sponsored the inaugural Arctic Communicators Ball in April held at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson. More than 200 military and civilian personnel from the 59th Signal Battalion, 673d Communications Squadron, 611th Air Communications Squadron, Alaskan Command and other units from throughout the joint base attended. In addition, members of industry, academia and AFCEA also enjoyed the evening of great conversation and a fine meal, capped with dancing and music. The keynote speaker, Col. Scott Moser, USAF, director of communications and chief information officer for Alaskan Command and Joint Task Force – Alaska, spoke about the prevalence and advances in communications technology over the years and some of the unique arctic communications challenges in Alaska. It was a night to remember and a tremendous chance for communicators to gather in a formal setting and enjoy the camaraderie that goes along with the critical arctic military mission.
|
|
ROME CHAPTER - April 2013
In April, the chapter hosted a workshop titled “Air Traffic Management in the Common Air Space: Challenges and Opportunities” at the School of Transmissions and Informatics of the Italian Army homeroom. Lt. Gen. Pietro Finocchio, ITAF (Ret.), chapter president, and Maj. Gen. Umberto Castelli, IA, Cholls commander, opened the workshop, welcoming the attendees. The present air traffic management is no longer able to satisfy the increased demand due to commercial aviation and the air traffic growth expected in the coming years. The conference, organized by the chapter, focused on the analysis of the demand through a vision forecast made by Lt. Gen. Carlo Magrassi, ITAF, operational commander of Italian Air Force and chairman of the European Union Civil/Military Coordination Committee.
Giovanni Torre, ENAV, described the need of a better interoperability, while Benedetto Maras, ENAC, spoke about the new organization of the European Air Space in functional blocks with a detailed ... READ MORE
|
|
SILICON BAYOU CHAPTER - April 2013
The chapter held its annual Military IT Day at the New Orleans Federal City Auditorium in April. The keynote speaker was Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.), who spoke on “The Price of Leadership.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when chaos took over the Gulf Coast and the city of New Orleans, it was Gen. Honoré who stepped in to restore hope and order. In his keynote address, Gen. Honoré challenged leaders to do the routine things well, to not be afraid to take on the impossible and to not be afraid to act in the face of criticism. He challenged industry leaders to solve national issues like disruption of electrical power, clean water and safe food production. Mark Krause, speaking on Navy Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Information Technology Programs, opened the conference. Krause is responsible for SPAWAR’s support of the Department of Veterans Affairs. George Budz, director of business operations for the 81st Contracting Squadron, spoke on “Doing Business with ... READ MORE
|
|
ALAMO CHAPTER - April 2013
In March and April, the chapter proudly recognized four members as winners of significant awards from AFCEA International. These awards are reserved for individuals who distinguish themselves in service to the association and to their respective career fields. The winners are: Dave Kovach, Telos Corporation and chapter executive vice president, Leadership Award; Col. Paul Welch, USAF, 24th Air Force, Medal of Merit; Bill Robinson, Diligent Consulting and chapter vice president for corporate affairs, Meritorius Service Award; and Victor Helbling, chapter vice president for scholarships and grants, Special Award of Merit.
This was truly a team effort, Bill Morrow, chapter president, said. “I could not be prouder of the chapter and our winners. Way to go, Alamo!” Each of these men has demonstrated levels of dedication to the organization beyond question.
As a result of Kovah's leadership, the chapter has won three consecutive Model Chapter awards; experienced annual memb ... READ MORE
|
|
HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER - April 2013
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, USN, commander, Navy Warfare Development Command, Norfolk, Virginia, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on “Rapid Naval Innovation” to the April luncheon audience. From his recently published “The Innovators Guide,” Adm. Kraft notes that in applying the American spirit of ingenuity that is ingrained in all of us, we must have a solid understanding of what innovation is and why it is essential to our Navy. It is also important to become familiar with proven techniques that will help today’s sailors to become more innovative thinkers. The admiral stressed that thinking may not be as simple as it sounds, but we must commit to it in order to find the right solutions. Discussing the rapid pace of communications facilitated by social networks where ideas are transformed into reality at a very high rate, Adm. Kraft argues that the Navy has yet to capitalize on the benefits of these advancements, and suggests that we better empower our sailors, who are already ... READ MORE
|
|
 
What is RSS?
|
Embed Chapter News on
Your Website
|
Become a fan on 
Link with 
View photos on 
