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Aerospace to Grow
The highest frontier has the greatest potential for new operations.
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Survey Reports on Government Information Technology Security
by Rita Boland

A recent survey identified the security accomplishments and concerns of federal information technology decision makers. Two-thirds of respondents were from civilian or independent agencies, and the remainder works at U.S. Defense Department agencies. Responses reveal confidence in some areas, concerns in others.
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Visas Keep Talent in the United States
by Maryann Lawlor

Competition necessitates additional H-1B passes and permanent residency reform.
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Missile Defense Command System on Target
by Henry S. Kenyon

The Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications system allows warfighters to manage sensor and weapons system information and to coordinate missile defense operations. Battle management software plans, coordinates operations.
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Service-Oriented Architecture Faces Hurdles
by Rita Boland

Service-oriented architecture is built around a series of interoperable and loosely coupled Web services. Agencies creating composite applications can go to a “telephone book” of Web services and pick those they need. Personnel need education, defined goals to make loosely coupled Web services a benefit to government.
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Lengthy Operations Deplete Military Readiness
by Maryann Lawlor

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to purchase 1,100 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFVs) to replace its aging fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicles. Researchers describe short- and long-term costs of drawn-out conflicts.
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Will a new Secretary of Defense bring about the necessary changes in Iraq?

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Yes, but other factors also will strongly influence the outcome.

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CONTENTS
Aerospace to Grow
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA Interactive Planning Calendar
Contact AFCEA
Educational Foundation
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
International Contracts
Lengthy Operations Deplete Military Readiness
Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff
Missile Defense Command System on Target
Service-Oriented Architecture Faces Hurdles
Survey Reports on Government Information Technology Security
The Association Advantage
Visas Keep Talent in the United States
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