Search AFCEA Site
 |
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/25/2024
In February, the TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition, along with its recruiting fair, concluded with resounding success, marking a pivotal moment in the convergence of technology, innovation and talent acquisition. Hosted at the Fort Liberty Iron Mike Convention Center, the symposium witnessed an unprecedented gathering of industry leaders, government officials and technology enthusiasts. With a comprehensive agenda featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions and an interactive expo, the event provided invaluable insights into the latest advancements in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. The recruiting fair, held in conjunction with the symposium, served as a prime platform for employers and active duty, reservist, veteran, coast guard and military spouse job seekers to connect. More than 40 leading technology companies participated, offering diverse career opportunities spanning cybersecurity, software development and network engineering. ... READ MORE
|
 |
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/02/2023
In August, the chapter hosted a luncheon to award 31 local educators each $1,000 STEM grants. Educators submitted proposal ideas on how they would use funds to grow STEM education in their classrooms, and the awardees were invited to share their ideas at the luncheon.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 07/06/2023
In June, chapter members came together to cheer on Fayetteville's Single-A baseball team, the Woodpeckers. Members and their families enjoyed food, fireworks and a Woodpeckers' win while learning more about each other and networking with potential members.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 04/04/2022
The chapter hosted the TechNet Exposition and Symposium at Fort Bragg in April. Attendees from industry, academia, government and military community attended to discuss technology innovation, emerging requirements and the needs of the Ft. Bragg military community. The TechNet theme was Enabling the Warfighter With Effective Technology.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/16/2021
The chapter's ROTC and Veteran's Scholarship Program was held at Fayetteville State University (FSU) in August. During the event, the chapter awarded scholarships to ROTC cadets at Campbell University, North Carolina State and FSU. Also, a veteran at Fayetteville Technical Community College received a scholarship. These awards were in addition to chapter scholarships given to graduating high school seniors and local Teacher STEM Grants.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 02/11/2020
In February, Marv Gordner presented $2,000 from the chapter to the Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to assist them in building up their new cyber program. This was a great opportunity for the chapter to team with local academic professionals to provide world-class training to our next generation of technology leaders.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/14/2019.jpg)
In August, the chapter presented $1,000 STEM grants to nine local teachers to assist them with implementing STEM projects/initiatives in their classroom. Initiatives ranged from robotics and drones to learning to code (K-2nd grade) to special programs to girls in STEM careers.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/27/2019
In March, the chapter hosted TechNet Fort Bragg at the Iron Mike Conference Center on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The theme for this year's symposium was Enabling Mission Command with Emerging Technology.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/27/2019
In March, Cadet Elijah Paynter, junior ROTC, East Carolina University, received the AFCEA International ROTC Honors Award for 2019. This award is in recognition of his achievements in leadership and academics. Paynter was selected by individual professors of military science. Each ROTC program is given the opportunity to nominate a deserving individual. The chapter wishes Paynter the best of luck in his college and military career. |
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 01/09/2019.JPG)
The chapter met in January at the Iron Mike Conference Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to hear speaker Gary Khoury, U.S. Army territory manager, Amazon Web Services Worldwide Public Sector. The topic was Reaching the Cloud: From Development/Testing to the Tactical Edge.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 06/13/2018
Brig. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson II, USA, the 38th chief of signal and Signal School commandant, was guest speaker at the chapter's June luncheon. He shared some thoughts and challenges about his leadership role. After giving a brief history of the Training and Doctrine Command, the general addressed the need to train for change. This means broadening one's assignments. Soldiers must be multidisciplined instead of specialized and build tomorrow's signal community requirements today. The next conflict will never be like the last conflict. Soldiers must be taught how to think and not what to think. The modern Army must prepare for large-scale operations in a contested and congested environment. Industry must evaluate relevancy and change as needed. Solutions need to be cheaper, easier to use and survivable. The chapter thanks Gen. Edmondson for his passionate and informative presentation.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 04/25/2018
The chapter held the TechNet Fort Bragg Symposium and Exposition over two days in April at the Crown Complex, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Major Gen. Peter Gallagher, USA, director of the U.S. Army's Network Cross-Functional Team, delivered the keynote address. Brig. Gen. Maria Barrett, USA, deputy director of operations, U.S. Cyber Command, spoke at the closing luncheon and participated in the Women in Technology Panel. The 762 people attending the symposium attended continuing education classes, professional development breakfasts, government and industry panels, and track sessions focused on mission command, cyber and multidomain battle. Seventy vendors showcased their latest technological advances in the exhibit hall. The Future Leaders Pavilion hosted a "best of the best" science fair in tandem with the symposium, showcasing the innovative ideas of the top 20 STEM students from across North Carolina competing for best project. The symposium, which added 19 new AFCEA members, c ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 09/13/2017
John Fitzgerald, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's account chief technology officer for the Defense Department and Federal Enterprise Business, Americas, spoke at the September chapter luncheon. Fitzgerald gave an overview of modular data centers. He spoke in nonvendor-specific terms because multiple companies have capabilities in this field. Modular data centers are usually prefabricated units that are hyperscalable and portable. Portability, modularity and scalability are among their key benefits. The units are built with power, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and fire suppression, and are meant to be serviceable and manageable. Customized to meet customer needs, units can be built with thermal (Tempest standard) and ballistic shielding. Level 3 seismic standards are incorporated to allow for shipping by various methods, including shipboard, air freight, helicopter and truck. These mobility requirements also can be engineered into the final product to meet user needs. ... READ MORE
|
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/19/2017 The chapter presented 11 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants to local educators at its August luncheon. Recipients had the opportunity to describe their projects to attendees. Recipients are Lynn Albers, FIRST Robotics team, Pender High School; Jared Pinkson, FIRST Robotics team, Vanstory Hills; Alison Hurley, Sphero robotics, Pine Forest High School; Michelle Quinn, Chromebooks for online demonstrations, Stoney Point Elementary School; Cynthia Chisholm, 3-D printing, Cleveland Community College and Cleveland Early College High School; Rodney Cobb, FIRST Robotics team, Eastover-Central Elementary School of Arts; Kelly Osornio, Science Olympiad team, Rockfish Elementary School; Rachel Andress, Sphere robotics, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics; Joe LoBuglio, FIRST Robotics team, Howard Hall Elementary; Natasha McKoy, Sphere robotics, Lillian Black Elementary; and Jenni Clark, Sphero robotics. Robotics got heavy emphasis at the high school and ... READ MORE |
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 06/14/2017
Lt. Gen. Michael Basla, USAF (Ret.), spoke at the June chapter luncheon. Gen. Basla, senior vice president and U.S. Air Force client executive at CACI International, which sponsored the luncheon, praised AFCEA as a professional organization and strongly encouraged nonmembers to join. He made a generous personal donation for anyone at the luncheon to do so. He thanked the local community of soldiers, Defense Department employees, contractors and their families for the sacrifices they make in the fight against U.S. adversaries. Gen. Basla not only presented a history of AFCEA but also explained how collaboration between the government, industry and academia has contributed to more effective methods, technology and weaponry to prosecute the many conflicts the country has faced in the 70 years since AFCEA was established. AFCEA is crucial to the development of technologies, including cyber. Through coursework, training and networking, the brightest and best share ideas and collaborate t ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 04/26/2017
Maj. Gen. John Morrison, USA, commanding general, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, spoke to more than 650 Army leaders, soldiers, employees and contractors about the implications of multidomain warfare as keynote speaker at AFCEA's TechNet Fort Bragg. The symposium and exposition was held April 25-26 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The general's presentation outlined the Army's cyber electromagnetic activities process, the vital relationships between cyberspace and electronic warfare operations and the staff teamwork that facilitated this integration. The event's theme was "Enabling Mission Command in a Multidomain Operating Environment," and it featured panel discussions, exhibits and meetings. Brig. Gen. David Isaacson, USA, deputy chief of staff, Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G-6 for U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, highlighted the theme with a panel discussion also on the implications of multidomain warfare. The event attracted signal communications, cyber and tec ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 04/26/2017
The 2017 Janice Suggs Memorial Scholarship winners were recognized at an April luncheon during TechNet Fort Bragg. The scholarships support students pursuing degrees or advanced training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. These young people have attained academic excellence and are set to become the next generation of science and technology leaders. This is just one small way that the chapter gives back to the local community. Maj. Gen. Peter Gallagher, USA, director of Architecture, Operations, Networks and Space, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G-6; Brig. Gen. David Isaacson, USA, deputy chief of staff, CIO/G-6, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM); and Chapter President Paul Reimers presented scholarships to William Clark of Jack Britt High School, Fayetteville, North Carolina; Hannah Glave of Cross Creek Early College High School, Fayetteville; and Angelina Nieberger of St. Thomas More Academy, Raleigh, North Ca ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 11/09/2016
Brig. Gen. David T. Isaacson, USA, FORCSCOM deputy chief of staff, G-6, spoke at the chapter's November luncheon. He discussed the Army's plans and programs to win in a war of increasing complexity. Agility, adaptability and a strengthening of expeditionary skills are all requirements for the modern warfighter. He stressed the need for industry to provide simple solutions that improve interoperability in a more defensible network which requires baked-in cybersecurity. Gen. Isaacson quoted the Secretary of the Army: "Readiness is the number one priority."
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/10/2016
The chapter, with its educational grants, supports the same innovative spirit that built this nation. At the chapter's August luncheon, four local teachers each received $1,000 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants, and the Harnett County FIRST Robotics Team received a $1,000 grant. Lydia Gutierrez, a member of the robotics team, demonstrated its award-winning robot for chapter members. Gutierrez is entering Campbell University this fall as an engineering student, an excellent example of women in STEM. In addition, members were challenged to provide additional financial and technical assistance to these teachers and volunteer to serve as mentors to the robotics team.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 04/21/2015
The chapter thanks all the speakers, vendors and attendees who made April's TechNet Fort Bragg such a success. Maj. Gen. Thomas James, USA, deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army Forces Command, set the tone for the event with the keynote, “Enabling Mission Command in a Complex World.” The general used experiences from his career to emphasize the importance of accurate and timely communication plays within mission command, or as he stated more succinctly: “Your collective goal is to deliver the power of America to the soldier when he picks up his communications device at the tactical edge.” Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, USA, commanding general, 18th Airborne Corps, challenged the group to address the most pressing needs of the tactical force, including providing a common blue operating picture across all echelons and lateral formations; light and highly mobile networks to enable company-to-squad operations; rapid capability to support multinational operations; reduced operator co ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 11/11/2014
Twice a year, the chapter hosts a golf tournament to provide members and friends the opportunity to connect during a day of spirited competition that supports the chapter's scholarships and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants. The chapter thanks sponsors and participants for making the fall Veterans Day tournament a success.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 11/13/2014
The chapter welcomed Kimrey Rhinehardt, vice president for federal relations for the University of North Carolina (UNC) system, at its November luncheon. Rhinehardt described the growing relationship UNC has with the armed forces and its commitment to providing useful solutions through an exchange of information and ideas. The partnership has already paid dividends through the National Security Fellowship Program. Rhinehardt emphasized the importance of providing in-state tuition to veterans who should not be penalized for living on post while serving their country.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/14/2014.jpg)
The North Carolina chapter presented $5,000 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants to local teachers in August. Specifically, eight grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 each were presented to teachers in the Raleigh/Fayetteville/Fort Bragg area to assist in the development of the country's next generation of technology experts and leaders. Some of the teachers were planning to purchase new microscopes while others were planning to establish new First Lego League robotics teams.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 01/09/2014
The chapter kicked off the New Year in January with a membership luncheon featuring the 440th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. James Scanlan, USAFR.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/29/2013
The chapter proudly announced its 2013 Educational Award recipients in August. It recognized teachers dedicated to promoting a healthier future by promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to inspire the next generation of rising talent. The chapter awarded $10,000 dollars to aid in their efforts.
|
|
COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 02/08/2013
The chapter held a planning meeting in February at the Camp Lejeune Officers Club. Jane Brightwell, regional vice president, installed two new chapter officers: Lt. Col. Gary Delgado, USMC, president, and Dan Egge, treasurer. Due to recent operational tempo, the chapter has not been as active as desired, but Col. Delgado is committed to reinvigorating the chapter. Egge has maintained the chapter's integrity for several years and during the numerous Marine deployments, and Brightwell recognized Egge for his efforts with an AFCEA International coin. Col. Mike Warlick, USMC (Ret.), vice president, regional and chapter outreach, AFCEA international, reminded the attendees of the AFCEA mission and vision and shared a number of ideas for bringing the chapter back to prominence. Col. Delgado then led a discussion among those in attendance to gather ideas for future events. He also will be developing a list of board members and volunteer opportunities.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 11/14/2012
The chapter kicked off its inaugural Symposium and Exposition with a dynamic “Golfing with the Pros” tournament. The main event was held in November at the Holiday Inn Fayetteville-Bordeaux and Convention Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The theme for this year's event was "Leveraging Technology for Today's Fight.” The major exposition features consisted of a cross-section of information technology exhibitors ranging across the entire spectrum of hardware, software, telecommunications, Web-based e-commerce and support services vendors. A cast of panelists and speakers providing information, views and solutions for today's technology challenges supported their displays. As government budget cuts continue and demands to meet mission requirements increase, the need to maximize the cost effectiveness and intelligently leverage technology is imperative, speakers noted. The chapter exceeded its goals as new and innovative ideas where demonstrated and best practices were presented a ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 10/11/2012
In October, the chapter welcomed Martin Isaksen as the guest speaker for its monthly luncheon. Isaksen is the chief technology officer for the Microsoft Federal Department of Defense organization. The chapter also recognized Wes Nagel, who currently serves on the chapter's board of directors, as an AFCEA Life Member.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/09/2012
The chapter held its annual STEM Teaching Tools awards luncheon on Fort Bragg in August. With a passion for encouraging the development of the next generation of technology leaders and experts, the chapter presented more than $20,000 in grants to 22 teachers from the local Fayetteville, North Carolina, area. At the luncheon, the teachers were formally recognized, presented with a check, and given two minutes each to introduce the projects these grants would fund and the impact on their students. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching Tools grant is a joint effort between individual AFCEA chapters and AFCEA International's Educational Foundation to promote effective STEM teaching and to enhance the abilities of capable STEM teachers in K-12 schools worldwide. These awards are provided to local teachers to purchase tools, equipment or supplies. "This was an impressive event," said Paul Reimers, chapter president. "I am thrilled our chapter is able to team ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 07/19/2012
The chapter swore in its new president and board members for 2013 during the monthly board meeting held on Fort Bragg in July. Jane Brightwell, regional vice president, presided over the ceremony and swearing in of the new board officials. In her remarks, she thanked outgoing president, Jerry Stidham, for his dedication to serving the chapter and organization. She recognized his work in leading the chapter to become one of the strongest in the area. Stidham thanked the board and attending members for their service to the chapter. He stated that he looks forward to continued service as past president, volunteer and adviser to the chapter. During Stidham's tenure, the chapter doubled its member base and presented nearly $60,000 in scholarships to worthy students and teaching programs in the area. Newly elected president, Paul Reimers, added his thanks to Stidham and the board for a job well done. Reimers takes the reigns of the chapter after having served as chapter president on three ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/08/2012
William Lasher, chief information officer/G-6 for the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), spoke about technology as an enabler for the force at the chapter's March luncheon at Peaden's Seafood. Lasher, a former Army officer, contractor and now senior executive, detailed the role of FORSCOM in shaping the future force, discussed key areas of focus for the command moving forward and discussed how technology will enable them to better train the force at less cost. FORSCOM, according to www.army.mil, is the Army's largest command and prepares conventional forces to provide a sustained flow of trained and ready land power to combatant commanders in defense of the nation at home and abroad. Lasher iterated this is a challenging tasking, but one the command is tackling head-on. One of the challenges Lasher sees currently is equipping returning forces with the information technology (IT) assets needed for time in station and in retrofit for downrange operations. To solve this challe ... READ MORE |
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 02/09/2012
Richard Allenbaugh, director of the Ground Intelligence Support Activity (GISA) – Bragg, outlined LandISRNet and the future of tactical and strategic intelligence for Army forces during the chapter's monthly luncheon at The Fort Bragg Club in February. Allenbaugh, a former Army officer and a now Defense Department civilian, spoke on the past, present and future of tactical and strategic intelligence. He stated that the Army intelligence must support all six phases of joint operations to include phase 0 (Shape Operations) and four phases of Army Force Generation. He discussed the intelligence process and access to essential information, the need for flexible, mobile and secure applications, and he outlined how the intelligence community, especially within the Army, is set to change the way it gathers, processes, disseminates and acts on real-time intelligence. The Army intelligence system is Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) that transforms to a cloud architectur ... READ MORE |
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 01/12/2012
Nicholas Nilan, associate director for Verizon Wireless, spoke about 4G LTE wireless technology use in government at the chapter's January luncheon at the Fort Bragg Club. A capacity crowd flooded the Iron Mike Room to hear Nilan discuss the future of 4G LTE wireless technologies and their implementation for various applications for federal government users. Nilan set the tone by recounting the past and present of wireless technology. He then set the stage for the future of wireless—4G LTE—and discussed the potential and challenges this technology holds for consumers in both public and private sectors. Nilan cited various examples of how 4G wireless technology is being used today in government-based applications, such as video monitoring and surveillance, telemetry reporting, video conferencing and collaboration, as well as large data file sharing and consumption. He further discussed key verticals, such as healthcare and manufacturing, which have latched on to the technology and ar ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 09/08/2011
In September, Bill Marion, chief technical officer of the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command and president of the Tidewater Chapter, addressed the chapter at its monthly luncheon at the Fort Bragg Club. Marion is responsible for providing technical senior guidance, architectures and strategic planning for nearly 15,000 communications professionals and information technology services for approximately 100,000 active-duty military and civilian members across 30 major installations in the United States and overseas. Marion is based at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. He visited Fort Bragg and spoke with the chapter about the Air Force efforts to migrate toward a unified communications (UC) environment. Marion is a strong advocate and visionary for the promise of UC. During his presentation, he elaborated on four specific change drivers, mission drivers and architectures. He stressed the need for vendors to become active partners in helping shape the future of UC for the military in gen ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/11/2011
In August, the chapter recognized recipients of its 2011 Science Teaching Tools scholarships. The awards ceremony and reception were held at the Fort Bragg Club in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Science Teaching Tools program is a joint effort between AFCEA chapters located across the country and the AFCEA Educational Foundation. It promotes to effective science teaching and enhances the abilities of capable science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers in K-12 schools worldwide. The AFCEA Educational Foundation provides $1,000 to participating chapters, which then select one or more elementary, middle or high school STEM teachers (or the international equivalent) for the purpose of augmenting STEM activities for their students. Awards are not limited to public institutions, and many chapters match or exceed the foundation's grants. Donations from Booz Allen Hamilton, Terremark Worldwide Incorporated and AFCEA International make the grants possible. This ... READ MORE |
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 07/14/2011
Dr. John S. Morgan, command science adviser for the U.S. Army's Special Operations Command (USASOC), addressed the chapter at its monthly luncheon at the Fort Bragg Club in July. Morgan advises the command on matters relating to science and technology across all components, directorates and commodity areas. Morgan compared his experience with USASOC to his previous experiences working as adviser to law enforcement. He shared insight on where the command was today with technology implementation, provided a vision of where the command was headed, and asked for better partnering between the military and private industry.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/17/2011
The chapter held a luncheon meeting in March with guest speaker Thomas Frank, federal sales manager for CommScope. Frank led a discussion on passive optical networks and their deployment within the federal infrastructure. He described the differences between copper cabling and fiber-optic cabling, including Ethernet passive optical networks and gigabit passive optical networks.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 01/19/2010
In May, the chapter announced the winners of its 2010 scholarship program. These students were recognized with a ceremony at the Fort Bragg Officer's Club. Col. Charles A. Dunn, USAF, 43rd Mission Support Group Commander, Pope Air Force Base, spoke at the event and congratulated the students as he presented their awards.
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 08/11/2009
The chapter held its 31st Annual Technical Conference and Exposition in August. The theme was "Securing Our Nation Through Information Technology." The event provides an opportunity for military personnel, U.S. Defense Department employees and contractors, and industry members to share ideas on the latest advances in technology. Jerry R. Stidham, director of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and chapter president, presided over the event. He emphasized the importance of enhancing information technology capabilities in order to stay ahead of adversaries. Maj. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, USA, commander, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel, USA, 82nd Airborne Division, spoke during one of the luncheons via videoconferencing. They stressed the importance of quick responses to requirements from warfighters. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sorenson, USA, chief information officer/G-6, Headquarters Department of the Army, served as ... READ MORE
|
|
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 05/14/2009
Ten scholarship winners were recognized during the chapter's May meeting. Each winner received $3,000. Col. Jerry Stidham, USA (Ret.), director of information management at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, served as the distinguished speaker. He encouraged the students to "master the technology," and he suggested they consider careers in the armed forces or public service.
|
|
COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 06/25/2007
Four local high school grads and one military wife each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Coastal North Carolina Chapter in June. Anthony Coia, David Owens, and Nikita Apreisnig from Lejeune High School, Logan Kimler from Southwest High School and Corinne Siciliano are this year's winners. Apreisnig also was designated as the first winner of the chapter's new Cpl. Ramona M. Valdez Memorial Scholarship. Cpl. Valdez was a Marine Corps communicator who was killed June 23, 2005 while traveling in a convoy that was attacked by an improvised explosive device in Fallujah, Iraq. Her courage in a difficult and dangerous position serves as an inspiration to Marines who serve on future battlefields.
|
|
COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 03/16/2007
In March the chapter recognized the top three graduates of the inaugural II Marine Expeditionary Force Communications Training Center Wire Supervisor's Course. The top graduate, Sgt. Zachary A. Erickson, USMC, received an NCO Sword, and the 2nd and 3rd place graduates, Cpl. Derrick R. Noyst, USMC, and Sgt. Richard A. Johnson, USMC, received plaques and free subscriptions to SIGNAL magazine.
|
|
COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 02/27/2007
In February the chapter hosted a luncheon featuring a presentation on the Electronic Key Management System for communications security. Speaking on the topic was Master Sgt. Scott J. Shekey, USMC, of the 8th Communications Battalion. After the discussion Shekey was honored for his support of the chapter with a plaque from Lt. Col. Mike Sweeney, USMC, chapter president.
|
|
COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - 01/16/2007
January's conference and exposition took place at the Marston Pavilion at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The forum featured several events including a keynote luncheon featuring speaker Lt. Gen. Keith J. Stalder, USMC, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). The president's luncheon offered an inside perspective from Maj. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, USMC, commander, Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARCOM); incoming Chapter President Lt. Col. Mike Sweeney was also installed at the event. At the awards breakfast, the chapter presented 19 Communicator of the Year Awards to the top performers of II MEF, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistic Group, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MARCOM and USMC bases and stations.
|
|
