The Defense Information Systems Agency has named the 9th Support division Communications Support Flight at Beale AFB, Calif., as the Outstanding Global Information Grid Facility for 2006, reports A1C George Cloutier. The unit runs the 9th SD Systems Control Facility, a major node on the GIG, and has implemented cost saving initiatives and achieved a 99.99 percent reliability rate.
As L3Harris proves its OA-1K Skyraider II special operations aircraft can carry a signals intelligence sensor and electronic attack weapon, a key congressional committee is poised to boost production of the converted Air Tractor prop plane.