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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 10/06/2010
The chapter hosted its 28th annual Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems Technology (C4IST) Exhibition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, in October. AFCEA International members and officials from Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca helped the chapter kick off the event. The C4IST Exhibition was held at Barnes Field House, located near the headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School, as well as the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and 9th Signal Command. According to the event chairman, Larry Bingaman, more than 100 companies and 400 representatives participated in the exhibition. The event is the largest of its kind in southeastern Arizona. The conference provided networking opportunities for attendees from government, academia, the military and industry. The agenda included the AFCEA-NETCOM Industry Day Conference, two social receptions, a golf tournament, a keynote dinner, technical exhibits and a career fair.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 09/23/2010
Col. Joe Puett, USA, commander of the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) at Fort Huachuca, presented at the chapter's September meeting. He provided an overview of the JITC's mission, vision, capabilities and impact on the Joint Interoperability Certifier. He pointed out that the JITC is helping to streamline testing to ensure timely fielding of the strategic command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. In addition, the JITC is working to speed up the fielding of needed capabilities in support of the warfighter. The command's vision is providing an integrated, Defense Department-wide mission-focused interoperability test and evaluation capability. Col. Puett reiterated that the battleground should never be the testing ground.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 06/22/2010
In June, the chapter continued celebrating its 55th anniversary by recognizing past presidents and others who have helped the chapter succeed through the years.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 10/13/2009
In October, the chapter hosted its 27th Annual Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Systems Technology Exhibition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The city of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and officials from Fort Huachuca helped kick off the event. More than 100 companies and 400 company representatives participated in the exhibition, which is the largest of its kind in southeastern Arizona. The conference provided networking opportunities for members of government, academia, military and industry. Events included receptions, a golf tournament, a keynote dinner, technical exhibits and a career fair. Col. Michelle Fraley, USA, chief of staff, U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command (NETCOM/9th ASC), provided the keynote address to more than 150 attendees. Lt. Gen. John A. Dubia, USA (Ret.), executive vice president of AFCEA International; Dave Grundies, southwestern regional vice president, AFCEA International; and Sierra Vista May ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 09/24/2009
The chapter welcomed Brig. Gen. LaWarren Patterson, USA, deputy commander, U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command, as guest speaker at the September meeting. He discussed the command's mission along with its global commitments and the current situation of fragmented networks. He explained the Global Network Enterprise Construct (GNEC), its benefits and how a network enterprise will be achieved. The general concluded his remarks by addressing the command's support to the new U.S. Cyber Command.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 08/04/2009
In August, the chapter welcomed two new members: Staff Sgt. Brian Hong, USA, 5th Signal Command (Theater), and Spc. Daniel Justice, USA, 5th Signal Command (Theater). In June, the Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command (Army) named Sgt. Hong the 2009 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Spc. Justice was named the 2009 Soldier of the Year.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 10/01/2008
The chapter hosted its 26th annual Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems Technology (C4IST) Exhibition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, in October. Officials from Fort Huachuca and the city of Sierra Vista, Arizona, joined chapter members in the opening ceremony.The C4IST Exhibition was housed at Barnes Field House, located near the headquarters for the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School as well as the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command and 9th Army Signal Command (NETCOM/9th ASC). Larry Bingaman, exhibition chairman, noted that more than 110 companies and 400 company representatives participated in the event, which is the event is the largest of its kind in southeastern Arizona. The conference provided networking opportunities for attendees from government, academia, the military and industry. The exhibition's agenda also included two social receptions, a golf tournament, a keynote dinner, technical exhibits and a career fai ... READ MORE |
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 09/25/2008
Col. Thomas L. Miller, USA, commander, 111th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, was the featured speaker at the chapter's September luncheon. Col. Miller shared his belief that the U.S. Army is the world's preeminent land force by noting that the Army has the most combat experience in its history. Col. Miller's brigade trains thousands of soldiers in MI each year. He emphasized that the United States has many enemies who wish the country harm and that the Information Age and globalization have changed how the armed forces approach combat. The development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are a threat to the U.S. and its allies, Col. Miller explained, but he believes the U.S. is ready to fight because the Army's soldiers are its greatest resource.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 05/15/2008
Dr. Michael Gentry, former special advisor for Network Operations (NetOps) for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), was the guest speaker at May's meeting. Dr. Gentry's lecture was "An Enterprise Architected Network Operations Solution for the DoD Global Information Grid," and he provided details on how the DISA NetOps enterprise architecture will be developed using architecture knowledge. Dr. Gentry concluded his talk with advice on how to develop enterprise architecture.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 10/25/2007
AFCEA International, the City of Sierra Vista and officials from Fort Huachuca joined forces to assist in kicking off the chapter's 25th annual Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Systems Technology Exhibition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in October. The event was held at Barnes Field House, located near the headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center (USAIC) and School, as well as the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command and 9th Army Signal Command. According to the event chairman, Larry Bingaman, more than 120 companies and 480 company representatives participated in the exhibition. The conference provided networking opportunities for attendees from government, academia, military and industry. The agenda included two social receptions, a golf tournament, a keynote dinner and a special 25th anniversary luncheon. Jerry V. Proctor, deputy commandant of the USAIC delivered the keynote address to more than 200 people attending the dinner. Brig ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 09/27/2007
In September Col. John Rose, USA, deputy commander for training, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, spoke about the Army's intelligence center of excellence at Fort Huachuca. The intelligence center trains intelligence professionals everyday, and the number of soldiers trained at Fort Huachuca has increased in recent years, Col. Rose said. In addition to training, the center is responsible for equipping and staffing the Intelligence Corps. Col. Rose said the information taught is current; lessons learned are adapted accordingly and the way soldiers are taught is also being re-evaluated. Some of the tools available include Distributed Command Ground Station-Army, which he said can be described as Google on steroids. Analysts need tools to correlate and make sense of all the data, and assessment and training are key, according to Col. Rose. He concluded by saying that every battalion and brigade commander will be brought to Fort Huachuca for a one-day course to learn how to use intelli ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 04/26/2007
In May, Jerry V. Proctor, deputy commandant, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca presented a discussion entitled "Is America Ready for the Future?" Proctor spoke about and credited Thomas Freidman's book "The World Is Flat." Proctor stated that while U.S. spending per student is among the world's highest, we are ninth globally in high school completion rates. He encouraged professional organizations such as AFCEA to help ensure access to education, especially in science and technology. Proctor also said that in the last 20 years, Japan, China, and South Korea increased their number of engineers, while U.S. numbers are declining. He made several suggestions on how to improve global knowledge. In conclusion Proctor declared, "America is still the best nation in the world to start a business and make a home. Thousands of immigrants prove this every day. America's institutions of higher education remain the best in the free world. However, we must be prepared to face th ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 03/22/2007
In March, Hervey Martin-Rude, senior test officer, Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD), discussed operational realism in counter-improvised explosive device (IED) testing. He described how Yuma Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca and the IEWTD have joined forces to provide better equipment to the solider faster. He said this mission is accomplished by rapid test and evaluation, strategic partnerships, and shared intelligence and information. In addition, he stated that rapid reaction support to war fighters helping save lives, and noted that sustaining a flexible, innovative and dedicated workforce ensures keeping pace with counterterrorism science and technology. Additionally, Martin-Rude asserted that establishing adaptable state-of-the-art capabilities will accommodate future test and evaluation, and he stressed the need for expertise and management structure to execute rapidly while maintaining high quality. Martin-Rude concluded by saying, 'This is a tough env ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 01/25/2007
In February Col. Betsy Checchia, USAR, spoke on the topic of intelligence support to homeland security. Col. Checchia is the director of Intelligence Support to Homeland Security (ISHLS), part of the US Army Intelligence Center (USAIC) Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate. Col. Checchia discussed her office's focus on development, coordination and management of intelligence support (including training, planning, and operations) to the homeland security community. In addition, she said their mission is to ensure USAIC's efforts are coordinated and effective in determining the needs of the community, including the Defense Department, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal, state, local, tribal and private organizations. She emphasized meeting needs using all necessary USAIC resources; future efforts include expansion to provide additional support and expertise in concept and systems development, and coordinating other capabilities located at For ... READ MORE
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 11/30/2006
Col. James Harper, deputy director of capability development integration, US Army Intelligence Center & School, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, spoke at a recent Southern Arizona Chapter event. Harper delivered a featured presentation on 'Army Transformation.' His speech focused on the necessity of the United States transformation during war, including a historical perspective. Col. Harper's discussion touched on the difficulties of the Global War on Terrorism and highlighted current ongoing transformations, chractertized by a focus on strength. He described a shift from a division-based force to a brigade combat team-based force, in which protection of the individual soldier has surpassed shock to the enemy in relative importance. Col Harper praised the unprecedented training and education of today's military and projected that the outcome of the transformation will advance the technology of war and promote success in U.S. missions.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 10/26/2006
Lt. Col. Davin Keith, USMC, spoke on the presentation, "Joint Interoperability Test Command's Support to the Warfighter." The JITC is headquartered at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Lt. Col. Keith discussed warfare then and now, and stated, "It's all about putting steel on target." He illustrated the importance and nature of communications in warfare. He mentioned how the Global Information Grid connects the warfighter. Lt. Col. Keith gave an overview of the JITC organization, reminding all that the JITC is the joint tester for interoperability, and he showed how it supports the warfighter. The JITC understands the needs of the warfighter, participates in many exercises, and performs real-time assessments of battlefield capabilities. Lt. Col. Keith also discussed Radio Over IP Network (RIPRNET). He further commended the military, government civilians, and industry contractors on their efforts to work together toward common goals. |
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER - 09/28/2006
In September, Dr. Susan R. Bailey, vice president, AT&T Global Network Operations, discussed how AT&T built a global network operations center. She elaborated on some of the lessons learned from the commercial world and how these lessons might apply to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Some of the many similarities Dr. Bailey cited included having a global network backbone and node; protecting against hackers; and repairing and replacing damaged fiber optic cablesShe also explained how AT&T must protect network assets; how they use command and control systems; that the company has continuity of operations and disaster recovery plans; and that they employ a network management hierarchy, similar to the DOD . In addition, Dr. Bailey gave insight into AT&T's Global Technology Centers of Excellence and its "Concept of One" and "Concept of Zero" efficiencies and defects control. After the meeting, Ross Romeo received his AFCEA Life Member certificate from Cha ... READ MORE |
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