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Defining Homeland Security
More than 4 years have passed since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the United States, and no consensus yet has been reached on what constitutes homeland security.
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Building Situational Awareness
by Maryann Lawlor

Future first responders may be able to access floor plans and real-time data on handheld and laptop computers from sensors and video cameras located inside buildings. Public safety personnel may someday gain intelligence from architecture.
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Viewpoint: Cybersecurity Demands Physical Security
by Robert Fonow

Threats to networking extend beyond virtual vulnerabilities.
 [FULL STORY]
 
In NATO, Technology Challenges Yield to Political Interoperability Hurdles
by Robert K. Ackerman

A U.S. Army lieutenant (r) works with Romanian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Many of NATO’s newest members find it easier to achieve coalition interoperability by simply replacing legacy equipment. The technology gap surprisingly is a relatively manageable issue; national interests pose more of a chasm.
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Warriors and Engineers Partner
by Clarence A. Robinson Jr.

The integration of systems and network operations is the focus in the Center for Innovation. Network-centric ingenuity powers robust idea factory.
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Kabul Facility Brings Big Picture to Coalition Commanders
by Henry S. Kenyon

The Combined Forces Center–Afghanistan Joint Operations Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate and streamline commanders’ decision loops. Advanced headquarters unites technology and personnel under one roof to shorten coalition decision loops.
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A Great Year for Transitioning Military to Get a Job
by Shaun Bradley

In response to an article in the December 2005 issue of SIGNAL Connections titled “Finding the Best Fit for New Military Hires,” the chief executive officer of Bradley-Morris Incorporated, a military-focused placement firm, offers advice to military personnel seeking jobs in the commercial sector.
[FULL STORY]
 
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CONTENTS
A Great Year for Transitioning Military to Get a Job
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA Educational Foundation
AFCEA in Action
Building Situational Awareness
Chapter Chat
Contact AFCEA
Defining Homeland Security
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
In NATO, Technology Challenges Yield to Political Interoperability Hurdles
International Contract Awards
Kabul Facility Brings Big Picture to Coalition Commanders
Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff
Microwave Radio Communications
Redcom
Symposium Examines Bulgarian Future
Thales Communications Inc.
The Association Advantage
Viewpoint From Abroad
Viewpoint: Cybersecurity Demands Physical Security
Warriors and Engineers Partner
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