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TURKIYE CHAPTER - 04/03/2021![]() In April, the chapter organized a webinar on 5G Technology & Applications in Vertical Sectors. In the webinar, participants discussed general information about civil mobile communication technologies and the place of 5G among mobile communication technologies and its differences from other technologies. In addition, attendees explained new ways of doing business and capabilities that will come into our lives with 5G. Presenters also provided information about the progress of 5G installations in the country and in the world, activities of the manufacturers and the current situation as well as current studies and future predictions regarding the use of 5G in the military field. |
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ALAMO CHAPTER - 04/02/2021![]() The aftermath of Winter Storm Uri that hit Texas in February left many in the Lone Star State without power and water. The nonprofit organization WISH for OUR HEROES (W4OH) is a national 501(c)(3) dedicated to assisting the men and women of the U.S. active-duty military, and in some cases, veterans. W4OH started with the goal of providing one wish for every deserving military member. There are no requirements. Military members simply need to be on active duty at the time the wish is submitted. The organization's priority has always been to grant basic needs or emergencies first. When Winter Storm Uri left many military members and their families without essential resources and dealing with the storm's damages, W4OH stepped in. On behalf of AFCEA International, the chapter's Wounded Warrior and Military Families Endowment Fund, Jeff Kendall, endowment fund chair and chapter vice president, veteran support and military outreach, presented Jeff Wells, CEO and founder of W4OH, w ... READ MORE |
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PORTUGAL CHAPTER - 03/24/2021![]() In March, the chapter and the Portuguese Association for Distribution of Water held the webinar "Water: a matter of survival." As an essential element for human life, water constitutes a valuable resource, and it is often the topic of discussion between various powers within the scope of complex geopolitics. The systems and equipment that manage the entire water cycle (from capture to distribution) make up critical infrastructures. The management of these infrastructures is increasingly dependent on the interconnection of operational technologies with information technologies in an exploitation of cyberspace. The consequences of this interconnection often results in vulnerabilities and risks. |
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BELVOIR CHAPTER - 03/22/2021![]() ![]() |
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TURKIYE CHAPTER - 03/20/2021![]() In March, the chapter organized a webinar on "STINGER Project, Achievements and Lessons Learned." Brig. Gen. Cemal Alagoz (Ret.), who worked in weapons, ammunitions and rocket projects during his working life, presented the advantages and benefits of the consortiums. He also explained the acquisition processes of facilities such as ROKETSAN and ASELSAN MGEO, which are among the leading organizations of the defense industry today, within the scope of the STINGER project. In addition, he discussed the issues experienced during the preparation and execution of international contracts. The chapter is pleased that young members, as well as doyens experienced in the defense industry, showed interest in the interview. |
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ATLANTA CHAPTER - 03/18/2021![]() ![]() |
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LEXINGTON-CONCORD CHAPTER - 03/17/2021![]() ![]() |
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ALAMO CHAPTER - 03/16/2021![]() ![]() The challenge has been to ensure the total force has access to information that can be understood and transmitted quickly to the consumer to shorten the decision cycles and produce correct and coordinated warfighting effects, explained Shade. The strategy of EITaaS is readi ... READ MORE |
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TURKIYE CHAPTER - 03/06/2021![]() In March, Capt. Oguz Tanir, TUN (Ret.), the chapter's guest speaker, explained that designing and building military ships and/or surface crafts in accordance with a technical specification is an issue that must be managed precisely and carefully and has a significant impact on the efficiency of defense systems. He also emphasized that choosing the most suitable design among many alternatives and making sure the design process will fully meet the operational needs is a multi-criteria decision-making problem. Finally, the guest speaker laid out the most appropriate design in the defense industry as well as research and development activities for the systems needed in the design process. |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER - 03/03/2021![]() Vanessa Johnson, chapter president, and Russ Fellers, vice president of education, were featured on KOAA NBC News 5 as they presented a check for $20,000 to the Scripps-Howard Foundation. The donation will go toward the foundation's If You Give a Child a Book Campaign to provide 10 books to every student in two Title 1 schools. The goal is to promote literacy and libraries in Southern Colorado. The chapter plans to support this gift every year so that students receive another 10 books to match their reading level as they progress in age and grade. The chapter is very active in providing scholarships, grants, and donations to expose students of all ages to STEM education opportunities. The chapter donates between $250,000 to $300,000 every year to schools such as the University of Colorado and Pikes Peak Community College, as well as local high schools, students and teachers. The chapter's primary source of funds is its annual Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium (RMCS) held ea ... READ MORE |
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ABERDEEN CHAPTER - 03/03/2021![]() ![]() Insights on leveraging state and federal programs to offset CMMC compliancy costs and COVID-19 related grant programs for small businesses were the highlights for this session. The U.S. Army Office of Small Business featured a save the date review of the Aberdeen Proving Ground Annual Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry. The chapter has increased small business program emphasis given the COVID-19 environment and the need to better equip local small business. Chris Carr ... READ MORE |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER - 03/03/2021![]() The chapter hosted its annual Cyberspace Symposium in early March, delivering a virtual event from the Broadmoor Hotel under the shadow of the historic Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. This year we had over 1,300 registrants representing active-duty military, government civilians, academia and industry experts, along with 58 speakers, 57 exhibitors and 46 sponsors. Every year, the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium (RMCS) brings together the U.S. Defense Department, industry and academia to participate in this national forum to discuss the challenges of cybersecurity, community cyber readiness and digital transformation. This year the theme was "The Power of Convergence," with discussions led by senior leaders such as Lt. Gen. Chris "Wedge" Weggeman, USAF, deputy commander, Air Combat Command; Lauren Knausenberger, Air Force chief information officer; Lt. Gen. John Thompson, USAF, commander, Space and Missile Systems Center; Lt. Gen. Stephen Whit ... READ MORE |
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