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Air Force Test Center Welcomes Operations. Before that, he served at the at New Commanding General , Florida. PUBLIC AFFAIRS (AUG. 3, 2018) Kenji Thuloweit Azzano graduated from the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at , Calif.—The world’s premier Edwards AFB in 2000 and later returned as the 412th Opera- flight test organization is in the hands of a new leader. Brig. tions Group commander. Gen. Christopher P. Azzano assumed command of the during a ceremony held Aug. 3 at Edwards Azzano has flown more than 2,900 hours in 35 aircraft types Air Force Base. Azzano takes the reins from Maj. Gen. David as an instructor pilot, evaluator pilot, and experimental test Harris, who has commanded the AFTC for the past three years. pilot. He has conducted developmental tests on a wide range of aircraft and weapons, and has commanded at the squadron, Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command com- group and twice at the wing level. mander, presided over the ceremony. Following the change of command, the base held a retirement Azzano now directs an enterprise of more than 18,000 mili- ceremony for Harris, who is leaving the Air Force after more tary, civilian, and contractor personnel across Edwards AFB, than 31 years of service. Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and Arnold Air Force Base in . Summer Brings Many New Leaders to AFMC AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (AUG. 6, 2018) “To the men and women of the Air Force Test Center, it’s truly WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—Summer of an honor to serve with all of you again,” Azzano said. “Together 2018 marks a number of key leadership changes for Air Force we will continue to build new lethality into America’s arsenal Materiel Command. forged from the latest technology developed, integrated, and validated by all of you. For you, smart risk management and rigorous self-im- provement are a foundation of agility and speed.”

His area of responsibility will include the development, test, and evaluation of manned and unmanned aircraft systems in both experimental and proven aerospace vehicles. These in- clude programs for military services, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NASA and interna- tional partners, in addition to operation of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

“As stewards of some of America’s most important real estate, we will continue to care for our installations, for our ranges, and of course, for our joint service members and their fami- lies, making the Air Force Test Center a great place to live and work.”

Azzano comes to Edwards from Head- Brig. Gen. Christopher P. Azzano poses with the Air Force Test Center guidon with the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski during a change-of- quarters, Air Force Materiel Com- command ceremony held at Edwards Air Force Base, Aug. 3. mand, Wright-Patterson Air Force U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit Base, Ohio, where he served as the director or Air, Space and Cyberspace

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Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Warren Berry spoke to troops participating in a base training exercise about the importance of training for the mission. Berry will receive his third star and become deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection at the Pentagon. U.S. Air Force photo by Kelly White

The Air Force previously announced the Sept. 1 retirement of Another retiring officer, Maj. Gen. David Harris, turned over Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, AFMC commander. command of Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, to Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano Aug. 3. Azzano most recently AFMC Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Warren Berry departs was Headquarters, AFMC’s director of Air, Space and Cyber- this week for the Pentagon, and will pin on a third star to be- space Operations. come deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Bibb Jr., replaces Azzano as director of Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations, or as it’s known in military He’ll be succeeded by Maj. Gen. Carl (select) Schaefer, who circles—A3/6. recently departed as 412th Test Wing commander at Edwards AFB, California. In June, Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle arrived to become director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analyses, also Lt. Gen. Lee Levy will retire after he turns over the baton of Air known as AFMC’s 5/8/9. She succeeded Maj. Gen. Michael Force Sustainment Center to Lt. Gen. (select) Donald “Gene” Brewer, who now commands the Air Force Operational Test Kirkland at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Aug. 7. and Evaluation Center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

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Other recent key personnel changes among Headquarters AFMC staff in- clude: Brig. Gen. Linda Marsh, mobiliza- tion assistant to the Commander; Col. Frank Schreiber, director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Chap- lain (Col.) Scott Rummage, Command Chaplain; Col. Jeannine Ryder, Command Surgeon; and Yancy Mailes, Command Historian.

The Air Force typically sees a spike in moves each summer, in part to minimize the impacts to families with children who are typically on break from school.

Lt. Gen. Kirkland Takes Command of AFSC AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS (AUG. 10, 2018) Amy Schiess —Before a crowd of approximately 350 guests and several dignitaries described as a “Lo- Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski was the presid- gistics Hall of Fame,” Lt. Gen. Donald E. ing official for the Air Force Sustainment Center Change of Command in which Lt. “Gene” Kirkland became commander of Gen. Donald E. “Gene” Kirkland assumed command from Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II. the Air Force Sustainment Center Aug. U.S. Air Force photo 7 at Tinker Air Force Base.

“I am sitting on hallowed ground when we talk about sus- of the airmen—the civilians, enlisted, and officers—of the Air tainment in our Air Force,” said Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, who Force Sustainment Center.” officiated the AFSC change of command as one of her final ceremonies prior to her own retirement. “I feel confident we’ve Both Pawlikowski and Kirkland attributed much of the past got another in our great line of logisticians that’s going to step success of AFSC to unparalleled community support. Ac- up and lead this center to even greater heights than where it knowledging the many civic leaders in attendance, including is today.” Governor Mary Fallin and U.S. Representative Steve Russell, Kirkland said, “The community leader support is second to Kirkland most recently served as director of Logistics, deputy none and recognized across our Air Force as a key element of chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, the Center’s success. We know we can count on you to take Headquarters U.S. Air Force. “I’m humbled, excited, and care of our airmen and their families.” deeply appreciative of the opportunity to lead this team.” Kirkland replaced Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, who retired after the “As a career logistician, I am convinced there is no organi- change of command ceremony. zation more important in the business of sustainment to the warfighter,” he said. General Officer Assignments DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (AUG. 21, 2018) Pawlikowski agreed. “Nothing goes on in this Air Force without Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley announces the an AFSC airman in some way involved,” she said, highlighting following officer assignments: the importance of the center’s mission. When a military mem- • Col. (Promotable) Christine A. Beeler to deputy commander, ber gets on an airplane and flies into harm’s way voluntarily, U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala- they don’t have to worry about whether the plane will safely bama. She most recently served as deputy director of con- get them home. “And the only reason that happens is because

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tracting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, District of Columbia. • Col. (Promotable) Gavin A. Lawrence to director of readiness, strategy, and operations, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, U.S. Army, Washing- ton, District of Columbia. He most recently served as the executive officer to the deputy chief of staff, G-4, U.S. Army, Washing- ton, District of Columbia.

General Officer Assignments DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (SEPT. 4, 2018) The chief of staff, Army an- nounces the following offi- cer assignments: • Maj. Gen. Rodney D. Vice Adm. G. Dean Peters presides at the change of command ceremony during which Rear Adm. Fogg, deputy chief of staff John S. Lemmon assumed leadership of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division from Rear for logistics and opera- Adm. Shane G. Gahagan at Patuxent River, Md. on September 5, 2018. tions, U.S. Army Materiel U.S. Navy photo Command, Redstone Ar- senal, Alabama, to com- manding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command/Sustainment vision (NAWCAD) to Rear Adm. John S. Lemmon during a Center of Excellence and Fort Lee, Fort Lee, Virginia. change of command ceremony on Sept. 5 at Patuxent River • Brig. Gen. Susan E. Henderson, U.S. Army Reserve, deputy Naval Air Station. commanding general (Troop Program Unit), 79th Theater Sustainment Command, Los Alamitos, California, to direc- Vice Adm. G. Dean Peters, commander of Naval Air Systems tor, CJ4, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Command, presided over the ceremony. “NAWCAD is a hub Resolve, Operation Inherent Resolve, Kuwait. of naval innovation and technological advancement,” said Pe- • Brig. Gen. Christopher O. Mohan, commanding general, 3d ters. “I am very proud of this command under Gahagan’s lead Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Bragg, North and look forward to even higher levels of achievement with Carolina, to deputy chief of staff for logistics and operations, Lemmon.” U.S. Army Materiel Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. • Col. (Promotable) James M. Smith, executive officer to the Gahagan, a former U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force graduate and naval flight officer, reported to NAWCAD as Base, Illinois, to commanding general, 3d Sustainment Com- commander and assistant commander for Research and En- mand (Expeditionary), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. gineering in March 2016 following a career supporting a num- ber of acquisition programs and test squadrons at Naval Air Lemmon Assumes Command of Naval Air Warfare Systems Command (NAVAIR). His Fleet assignments include Center Aircraft Division from Gahagan Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW 115) Liberty NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION PUBLIC Bells and the E-2C Fleet Replacement Squadron (VAW 110) AFFAIRS (SEPT. 6, 2018) Firebirds. PATUXENT RIVER, Md.—Rear Adm. Shane G. Gahagan turned over command of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Di-

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Lemmon, also a former USNTPS graduate and naval aviator, and good friends, most of whom traveled out of state for the served as NAVAIR vice commander from February 2018 fol- ceremony. lowing a naval career supporting a number of acquisition pro- grams and test squadrons at NAVAIR. His Fleet assignments “Two hundred forty eight thousand government employees include Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW 122) go to work every day around the world. We’re about to pin Steeljaws, (VAW 124) Bear Aces, and (VAW 123) Screwtops. the 299th Army SES today. We couldn’t do it without them. Generals come and go—it’s the SESs who carry this organiza- NAWCAD supports the research, development, engineering, tion forward,” Perna said. test and evaluation of all Navy and Marine Corps air vehicle systems and trainers. With facilities in Patuxent River, Mary- “There is a significant leap to being a part of the total group to land; Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Orlando, Florida, the com- being responsible for solving problems, understanding the root mand delivers high-quality, affordable products in support of cause, developing strategy, harnessing resources and man- military operating forces worldwide. aging the time, and bringing it all together like a magnificent orchestra. This is what SESs are responsible for,” Perna said. For more information about NAWCAD, go to http://www. navair.navy.mil. As a military spouse, Mosher has worked for the Army in Eu- rope, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and at the Pentagon, run- From Supply Clerk to Senior Leader: Mosher Promoted to Senior Executive Service U.S. ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND NEWS (SEPT. 6, 2018) Elizabeth Behring REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.—An Army Materiel Command director, whose nearly 30 years of government service began with a job as a sup- ply clerk, was promoted to the Senior Executive Service during an Aug. 27 appointment ceremony at AMC headquarters.

Reneé Mosher, who was honored at a ceremony hosted by AMC Commander Gen. Gus Perna, assumed her current role as director of AMC’s Logistics Integration Directorate July 22. She is responsible for supply chain management of sec- ondary item parts supporting all Army materiel requirements, and is accountable for a budget of $10 billion and a workforce comprised of 140 Department of the Army Civilians and Soldiers.

Addressing the packed Villar Training Room, Perna thanked the Mosher family and said they are no stranger to sacrifice in support of their country. Mosher’s storied career began in 1989 as a General Schedule 3 in Heilbronn, , where she ordered publications for Soldiers. Her spouse, Steve, retired as an Army helicopter pilot Gen. Gus Perna, commander of the Army Materiel Command, pins the and is now the cost and integration division chief Senior Executive Service pin to Renee Mosher’s lapel during her Aug. 22 ap- in AMC’s G-8. pointment ceremony at AMC headquarters. Mosher became the director of AMC’s Logistics Integration Directorate July 22. Perna also paid tribute to the Moshers’ daugh- Photo by Doug Brewster ters and son-in-law, as well as her sister-in-law

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ning the logistics gamut as a budget assistant, logistician, and NETCOM Welcomes its Newest Senior Executive other positions. In 2005, Mosher took a job in supply chain Service Member management with the Army G-4, and in 2007 she became ARMY NEWS SERVICE (SEPT. 7, 2018) director of the Materiel Management Division at AMC, where FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz.—The U.S. Army Network Enterprise she had oversight of the lead materiel integration and equip- Technology Command (NETCOM) welcomed the newest Se- ping branch, readiness branch, logistics readiness centers and nior Executive Service member to join the command during fleet management expansion, asset management and distri- a ceremony in front of the NETCOM headquarters Sept. 6. bution, and chemical biological. She then worked at AMCOM ALC (U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Logistics Cen- Dovarius Peoples, who arrived at the historic Army post of Fort ter) from 2016–2018. Huachuca in July, was officially welcomed to the command by NETCOM Commanding General Maj. Gen. John Baker during Prior to returning to AMC, Mosher was the acting executive the day’s ceremony. Peoples’ position is threefold. He is the director of the Aviation and Missile Command Logistics Cen- deputy to the commanding general, the command’s senior ter, where she was in three different positions during her two technical director, and the chief engineer for the global com- years there, including executive director of the ALC through mand. a Senior Enterprise Talent Management program placement. “Mr. Peoples’ has the knowledge, ability, and integrity to do “These are amazing times. The processes and attention we well in this assignment,” said Baker. “His hard work, sacrifice, are focusing on modernization, materiel management, and and commitment to excellence is well respected in the cyber support to the warfighter is revolutionary,” Mosher said. “We community. are radically changing long-established structures, processes, and paradigms, and I am truly excited to be part of the Army’s “Dovarius is dedicated to making the system work and making senior leadership corps and at the forefront of these changes it work better,” added Baker. “His devotion to the nation and as we strive to build a better Army.” willingness to serve set him apart, and are principles that will serve him well in this assignment.” Mosher credits mentors and leaders for shaping and develop- ing her career over the years, specifically naming retired Lt. NETCOM is a global command with responsibility for operat- Gen. James H. Pillsbury, who retired after 38 years of service ing, maintaining, and defending the Army portion of the De- as the AMC deputy commanding general in 2011. partment of Defense Information Network.

“Throughout my career, I have been extremely fortunate hav- “As NETCOM’s SES, he has oversight of over 15,000 military, ing many amazing mentors and bosses,” Mosher continued. civilian, and contractor personnel located in every theater, in “For me, working as an Army Civilian has never been just a 20 countries around the world, with an annual budget in ex- job—it has always been a passion. It is that passion, and the cess of $1.4 billion,” said Baker.” desire to lead and influence, that has driven each of my career choices and led me here today. It’s with the support of every- Peoples’ duties as the command’s highest ranking senior civil- one in this room that I embark on this mission as a member ian have a direct impact on the health, training, and well-being of the senior leadership corps.” of the entire NETCOM civilian workforce, said Baker.

Mosher said her vocation as a logistician has been inspired by “The Senior Executive Service leads America’s workforce,” the Army’s customer—the Soldiers in the field who depend on said Baker. “They are the keystone of the Civil Service Reform AMC to provide the equipment and other materiel that enable Act of 1978 and were established to ensure that the execu- them to succeed at their mission. tive management of the government of the is responsible to the needs, policies, and goals of the nation and “Throughout the years, there have been setbacks and disap- otherwise is of the highest quality. pointments along with the accolades and awards, but the one thing I have always done was to try, to the best of my ability, “These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share to consistently do my job with the passion, dedication, and a broad perspective on government and a public service com- professionalism as if someone’s life depends on it, because it mitment that is grounded in the Constitution,” Baker empha- does,” Mosher said. sized.

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• Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Shawn E. Duane will be assigned as deputy commander, Navy Installations Command, Washington, District of Columbia. Duane is currently serving as director, Maritime Part- nership Program, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; and vice commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, Naples, Italy.

• Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Mat- thew P. O’Keefe will be assigned as deputy commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Nor- folk, Virginia. O’Keefe is currently serving as deputy commander, Navy Installations Com- mand, Washington, District of Columbia.

• Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) John A. Schommer will be assigned as deputy com- mander, U.S. Fourth Fleet, Mayport, Florida. Schommer is currently serving as deputy commander, Military Sealift Command, Washington, District of Columbia.

Dovarius Peoples greats Kathy Vetter of the NETCOM Command Business • Navy Reserve Capt. Robert T. Clark, se- Office during a reception held after his welcoming ceremony to the command, lected for promotion to rear admiral (lower Sept. 6. half), will be assigned as deputy commander, Photo by Gordon Van Vleet Military Sealift Command, with additional duties as deputy commander, Military Sea- lift Command Representative, to deputy, J3, When he took the podium to speak, Peoples went straight U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. to the heart of the command—the people. “To the NETCOM Clark is currently serving as deputy commander, Navy Re- team, one of the things that I think we forget sometimes is to gion Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command, Norfolk, say thank you, I just wanted to say thank you to those who Virginia. serve and work hard every day here at NETCOM, who have done this before me, because I’m just carrying the torch to • Navy Reserve Capt. Mark J. Mouriski, selected for promo- move this forward and build on the good things that have al- tion to rear admiral (lower half), will be assigned as deputy ready been done.” commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland. Mouriski is currently serving as chief of staff, Peoples continued by acknowledging the sacrifices made by Naval Air Reserve Program Executive Office, Naval Air Sys- the workforce. “Each of you have made a sacrifice with the tems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland. work that you do, putting in the long hours within the com- mand doing the great work that you do, and I want to assure • Navy Reserve Capt. Eric C. Ruttenberg, selected for promo- you those things have not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful tion to rear admiral (lower half), will be assigned as dep- for the opportunity to become a part of the NETCOM family uty, Program Executive Officer for Enterprise Information as we continue to move the legacy forward.” Systems, Washington, District of Columbia. Ruttenberg is currently serving as commanding officer, Space and Naval Flag Officer Assignments Warfare Systems Reserve Program, San Diego, California. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (SEPT. 24, 2018) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson announced today the following assignments:

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SECAF Announces AFIMSC Leadership Changes Lorna Estep, the current director of Resource Integration, dep- AIR FORCE INSTALLATION AND MISSION SUPPORT CENTER uty chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection PUBLIC AFFAIRS (SEPT. 28, 2018) for the Air Force, will become the AFIMSC executive director. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas—Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced senior executive “All three are phenomenal, proven leaders and promise to service leadership changes for the Air Force Installation and bring more strong leadership and innovation to their new Mission Support Center on Sept. 27. jobs,” said AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy in a message to the AFIMSC team. “These are truly exciting times AFIMSC Executive Director Terry Edwards will take the helm as we continue to maximize the opportunity our enterprise of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center when current AFCEC presents to the Air Force, and these moves will be a key part Director Edwin Oshiba moves to Headquarters Air Force in in that continued impact!” Washington, D.C., to serve as the director of Resource Inte- gration, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and The leaders are expected to assume their new roles later this Force Protection. fall.

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