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| TUCSON CHAPTER CHAPTER - Feb 11, 2013 |
Connecting the Next Generation |
In February, Col. Richard Palmieri, USAF, chapter president, director of communications, 12th Air Force, and commander, 612th Air Communications Squadron, spoke to the chapter about the interconnectivity of military and industry in meeting today's challenges with numerous constraints and the importance of training younger generations to anticipate the evolution of governments needs. Highlights of the meeting included awarding the chapter's annual Armed Forces Leadership in Technology Award, a $500 scholarship presented to the most deserving ROTC candidates pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics related degree from each of the three University of Arizona ROTC detachments. In addition, the chapter co-sponsored a Windows 8 First Look event in February with chapter corporate member New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Southern Arizona. Approximately 65 Defense Department and Department of Homeland Security-affiliated personnel attended and received insight into new features and functionality of the Windows 8 operating system. They received 3 hours of continuing education credits towards DoDD 8570 A+ certification. |
Event Photographs: |
 Gathering for the presentation of the Armed Forces Leadership in Technology awards at the February luncheon are (l-r) Col. Richard Palmieri, USAF, chapter president; Col. Joseph Smith; Midshipman Christopher Temple, Air Force ROTC, award recipient; Cadet Derrick Patenode, Air Force ROTC, award recipient; Maj. Ben Walters; and Maj. Chad Richardson, USAF, chapter vice president for academic affairs. |
 Col. Palmieri (l) presents an AFCEA Life Member certificate and pin to Maj. Brian Sroufe, USAF, commander, 355th Communications Squadron, during the February chapter luncheon. |
 Capt. Stacie Voorhees, USAF (l), chapter vice president for programs, and Capt. Tricia Pacheco, USAF (r), chapter secretary, pose with New Horizons of Southern Arizona members following the Windows 8 First Look training event in February. |
For more details regarding this event contact: Capt Stacie Voorhees 520-228-7082 |
