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Automated HF Radio
May 15-17
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May 21-25
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May 22-25
ISO: Cracking the Codes
Jun 5-7
Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatability
Jun 17

Science and Technology Drive Military Advances

Where we’ve been gives only a hint of where we’re going.
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Law and Order Captures Wireless Capabilities
by Maryann Lawlor

One goal of the Integrated Wireless Network program is to ensure that local first responders can communicate with federal and state agency personnel.

Integrated network paves the path to interoperability among federal field agents and between federal and local agencies.
[FULL STORY]

Deepwater Program Transforms
by Maryann Lawlor

The Deepwater command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance team successfully powers up the first set of consoles onboard USCGC Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter.

The U.S. Coast Guard is making some significant changes to the Deepwater program based on assessment and lessons learned from the first five years of the project.
[FULL STORY]

Contract Reshapes Government Communications Networks
by Henry S. Kenyon

According to John Johnson, the U.S. General Services Administration’s assistant commissioner for integrated technology services, the Networx contract will help the U.S. government build a seamless, secure and interoperable communications infrastructure.

Program offers a plethora of options to federal agencies.
[FULL STORY]

Troops and Loved Ones Share Online
by Rita Boland

Websites for Heroes gives military families a way to share pictures, videos, messages and more through private Web sites, eliminating the problem of stripped e-mail attachments or lost messages.

Military families can place photos and videos online and share comments and schedules with a tailored Web tool.
[FULL STORY]

Molecular Devices Burgeon
by Clarence A. Robinson Jr.

A molecular switch is a vital step toward building molecular computers.

Physics, chemistry, materials science unite for electronic component building blocks.
[FULL STORY]

Coalition Environments Challenge Communications Strategy
by Robert Ducote and Penney Myer

The box and attached dome near the front of this Pakistani ship is a flyaway kit that provides basic coalition network and voice connectivity.

Multinational partnerships depend on responsive information flow and quickly deployable secure infrastructures.
[FULL STORY]

Conference Explores Multifaceted Transformation
Experts discuss how to meet current needs while preparing to equip the future force.
[FULL STORY]

Call for Really Old Papers
[FULL STORY]

Chapter News Online Connects AFCEA Community
http://www.afcea.org/signal/chapternews

[FULL STORY]

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CONTENTS

AFCEA Chapter Links

AFCEA Interactive Planning Calendar

Call for Really Old Papers

Chapter News Online Connects AFCEA Community

Coalition Environments Challenge Communications Strategy

Conference Explores Multifaceted Transformation

Contact AFCEA

Contract Reshapes Government Communications Networks

Deepwater Program Transforms

Educational Foundation

How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections

International Contracts

Law and Order Captures Wireless Capabilities

Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff

Molecular Devices Burgeon

Science and Technology Drive Military Advances

The Association Advantage

Troops and Loved Ones Share Online

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