U.S. Pacific Command C4 Director Delivers Wide-Ranging Talk

The chapter's January luncheon speaker was Brig. Gen. Paul Fredenburgh, USA, director, command, control, communications and cyber (C4) for U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM). The general emphasized the size and importance of the command and the nations within its area of operations. He covered the elements of his three major responsibilities: assured command and control; conducting full-spectrum cyberspace operations; and collective cyberspace security and interoperability. In terms of cyber, the general says PACOM has been the most effective in which he has served. He emphasized the multilateral cyber relationships in the theater, with 20 nations participating in Exercise Pacific Endeavor. During a question-and-answer session, he addressed the cyber threats posed by China and North Korea and mentioned a need for more assets for training and near-term network investment. The chapter also recognized Allegra Palk of St. Andrew's Priory School as Student of the Month; Airman 1st Class Taylor Smith, USAF, as Young AFCEAN of the Month; Staff Sgt. Jaharia Best, USA, as AFCEAN of the Month; Herman Bright as Executive of the Month; and Lt. Col. Olexis Perez, USAF, as Senior Government Leader. Also recognized was the October 2017 Executive of the Month, John Clark.

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