AT&L Workforce—Key Leadership Changes Installation Management Command Welcomes New mand, where he served as deputy commanding general for Commander almost two years. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND (APRIL 8, 2014) “When we go to war, it is IMCOM that stays home and takes Amanda Kraus Rodriguez care of our families,” said Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John SAN ANTONIO—Lt. Gen. David Halverson took command Campbell, who presided over the ceremony. “So, we put our of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command from best and brightest to that task. I have full faith in this new Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter during a ceremony on MacArthur team.” Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 8. Campbell congratulated Halverson on his accomplishments and for his ability to carry on, facing the challenges of today’s Halverson, who also becomes the Army’s Assistant Chief Army. of Staff for Installation Management, or ACSIM, came to U.S. Army Installation Management Command, known as The ceremony was attended by Joint Base San Antonio se- IMCOM, from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com- nior leaders, civic partners from the City of San Antonio, and Army Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson (left) accepts the colors from Army Gen. John F. Campbell (center), vice chief of Staff of the Army, and assumes duties as commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, as outgoing IMCOM commander Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter (right) looks on, during a change-of- command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field, April 8, 2014. U.S. Army photo 1 Defense AT&L: July-August 2014 AT&L Workforce—Key Leadership Changes IMCOM region and garrison command teams, headquarters define Army Readiness and Resilience through more than staff, employees, and families. 150 programs and services. In his first address as the ACSIM and IMCOM commanding “IMCOM has global reach,” said Ferriter, at the ceremony. general, Halverson expressed gratitude for his family and the “Two thirds of the world is covered by water and the other opportunity to lead IMCOM. Halverson pledged to continue third is covered by IMCOM.” unwavering in the service of soldiers and families. Drawing attention to the impact that the command has on “Karen and I are so pleased and proud to be here today,” Hal- Army mission success, Ferriter recalled his proudest work— verson said. “We’re excited to continue to serve. To Mike and honoring survivors. Margie [Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Ferriter], I would like to especially thank you both for your hard work. IMCOM and ACSIM set “Somewhere in the Army today is a two-year-old whose fa- the conditions of Army success.” ther or mother was killed in combat,” he said. “[Caring for him] — that’s what it’s all about.” Halverson concluded his remarks by saying that both he and his wife, Karen, would put every effort into ensuring the con- Ferriter intends to retire this year. The ceremony is scheduled tinued success of the command and looked forward most to to take place at Fort Benning, Ga., with his wife, Margie, and getting to know the team. a host of family and friends attending. A West Point graduate, Halverson served tours of duty in Ferriter had special words of thanks for the Gold Star families both Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to joining U.S. Army Train- in attendance and for their courage to tell their stories for a ing and Doctrine Command, he served as the commanding series of public service announcements. He recognized his general of the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence and Fort family, including his father, now deceased who entered the Sill, Okla. Army as a private, fought during WWII, and raised a “great Army family”; his brother, John Ferriter, for his inspiration Campbell said that as a long-time friend and battle buddy of and his wife. both incoming and outgoing general officers, he was espe- cially glad to preside. He commended Ferriter for his tireless “Margie, I couldn’t have done this without you,” Ferriter said. efforts in support of the Army family. Lastly to the men and women of Installation Management Command he gave one last order, “Do your best and never, “I’ve known Mike Ferriter for 30 years. Mike Ferriter’s ac- never, never quit.” complishments reflect his will and his work. Under his lead- ership, IMCOM has excelled,” said Campbell. NAVSEA Establishes New Directorate NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND CORPORATE COMMUNICA- The Army Vice Chief of Staff cited Ferriter’s many accom- TIONS plishments in support of Army communities, such as Gold (APRIL 14, 2014) Star recognition and survivor support, instituting a culture of WASHINGTON—Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) fitness, defining IMCOM’s roles in readiness and resilience, announced the establishment of the Acquisition and Com- and above all team building. monality directorate April 14. “Mike is a team player, who builds cohesion and, as he so The new directorate, led by Rear Adm. Thomas Kearney, often remarks, always plays with his cards out,” Campbell focuses on lowering acquisition costs and reducing the num- explained. ber of unique components such as valves in the Navy’s ships and systems. It also increases the sea service’s ability to Ferriter served as both the ACSIM and IMCOM commander incorporate and update new capabilities when considered since November 2011. Under his leadership, IMCOM suc- as part of an item’s life-cycle strategy. cessfully navigated through many challenges, such as se- questration and government shutdown. He worked to raise “This directorate brings together billets and personnel dedi- awareness of critical issues affecting soldiers, families, and cated to moving forward commonality of people, parts, and civilians. Under his command, IMCOM improved Child De- processes through promoting and enabling exchange within velopment Center processes, broadened access to services government and between government and industry,” said for Gold Star families—survivors of the fallen—and helped Kearney. “Creating a new directorate to lead this effort is a Defense AT&L: July-August 2014 2 AT&L Workforce—Key Leadership Changes testament to NAVSEA’s dedication to reducing acquisition • Air Force Col. Walter J. Lindsley, nominated to the rank of and life-cycle costs, and to improving the development and brigadier general. Lindsley is currently serving as director operation of the acquisition workforce’s program manage- of staff, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson ment competency.” Air Force Base, Ohio. Aligning to the command’s strategic business plan, the new Flag Officer Announcements directorate serves as the central point of contact for policy, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (APRIL 14, 2014) common business processes, and tools for systems com- Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the monality, acquisition policy, and the National Shipbuilding president has made the following nominations: Research Program. It also functions as the contact and pri- • Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Mark W. Darrah, nominated mary interface between NAVSEA and the Naval Expedition- for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Darrah is cur- ary Combat Enterprise/Naval Expeditionary Combat Com- rently serving as commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, mand for all matters pertaining to acquisition and in-service Aircraft Division and assistant commander for research support of Expeditionary Missions and Navy Small Arms and engineering, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent programs. Additionally, Kearney serves as Milestone Deci- River, Md. sion Authority for several Expeditionary Missions programs. • Navy Rear Adm. (lower half) Mathias W. Winter, nomi- nated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Winter For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit is currently serving as program executive officer for strike http://www.navy.mil/local/navsea/. weapons and unmanned aviation, Patuxent River, Md. • Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Althea H. Coetzee, General Officer Announcements nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS RELEASE (APRIL 14, 2014) Coetzee is currently serving as contingency contracting Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced today that the deputy director, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense president has made the following nominations: for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Washington, • Air Force Maj. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves, nominated for D.C. appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for • Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Martha E.G. Herb, assignment as commander, Space and Missile Systems nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. Center, Air Force Space Command, Los Angeles Air Force Herb is currently serving as reserve deputy commander, Base, Calif. Greaves is currently serving as deputy director, Navy Installations Command, Washington, D.C. Missile Defense Agency, Office of the Under Secretary of • Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Valerie K. Huegel, Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Red- nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral. stone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. Huegel is currently serving as commander, Navy Expedi- • Air Force Lt. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, nominated for ap- tionary Logistics Support Group, Williamsburg, Va. pointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assign- • Navy Reserve Capt. Keith M. Jones, nominated for ap- ment as military deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary pointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Jones of the Air Force for Acquisition, Pentagon, Washington, is currently serving as commanding officer, U.S. Pacific D.C. Pawlikowski is currently serving as commander, Fleet Logistics Readiness Center, Headquarters 120, San Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Com- Diego, Calif. mand, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. • Navy Reserve Capt. Matthew A. Zirkle, nominated for ap- • Air Force Maj.