Best Tutorial of the Year

Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation’s own Dr. Edward Degnan was awarded the “Best Tutorial of the Year” at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2010.

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An Air Force pilot flies an flight simulator.

U.S. Air Force photo /Jim Stachowicz
An Air Force pilot flies an flight simulator that can be configured for a number of Air Force aircraft during the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation’s presentation at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference Nov. 30 in Orlando, Fla.

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LVC: The Core of Air Force Ops Permeating the Entire Mission

U.S. Air Force photo /Jim Stachowicz
Large audiences were immersed in an environment where they experienced “LVC: The Core of Air Force Ops Permeating the Entire Mission” during the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference Nov. 30 in Orlando, Fla.

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Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation’s presentation

U.S. Air Force photo /Jim Stachowicz
Susan Maly and Bo McGowan represented a digital native and an industrial age male during the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation’s presentation at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference Nov. 30 in Orlando, Fla.

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Two role players portray the host country’s army during Green Flag East.

FORT POLK, LA. – Two role players portray the host country’s army during Green Flag East on Oct. 21. Role players portraying citizens, army and opposition forces wear the same instrumented vest that tracks their movements. This information was integrated into a virtual and constructive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Noel Getlin)

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Army military policeman standing guard.

FORT POLK, LA. – An Army military policeman standing guard near the Close Air Support (CAS) town wears a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System vest instrumented to track individuals as they move around. (U.S. Air Force photo/Noel Getlin)

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C-130J Super Hercules

FORT POLK, LA. – A C-130J Super Hercules takes off after dropping supplies at a drop zone during Green Flag East on Oct. 21. The exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center included live, virtual and constructive assets and was preparing an 82nd Airborne unit as a Global Response Task Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Noel Getlin)

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Joint Terminal Attack Controller 2nd Lt. Brandon Pinto

FORT POLK, LA. – Joint Terminal Attack Controller 2nd Lt. Brandon Pinto examines the picture on a ROVER5 (Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver) during Green Flag East on Oct. 21. The Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation developed the capability to broadcast a combined live, virtual and constructive picture to ROVERs in the field. At right, Airman 1st Class Eric Hanson, a Radio Operator Maintainer and Driver, talks on the radio. (U.S. Air Force phot0/Noel Getlin)

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AFAMS Assumption of Command Ceremony

AFAMS, Orlando, FL - Col James E. Dennis, AFAMS 6th Commander, assumes command on 6 Aug 2008. Brig Gen Lawrence L. Wells, Director, Warfighter Systems Integration and Deployment, Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, Secretary of the Air Force, officiated the ceremony.

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Col Lou Olinto’s Retirement Ceremony

AFAMS, Orlando, FL – AFAMS’ 5th Commander, Col Lou “Spanky” Olinto, receives the Legion of Merit during his retirement ceremony on 4 April 2008. Brig Gen Jan-Marc Jouas, Vice Commander, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AF ISR) Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, officiated the ceremony.

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UCF Color Guard

AFAMS, Orlando, FL – The University of Central Florida (UCF) Color Guard posted the colors for Col Olinto’s (right) retirement ceremony. Brig Gen Jan-Marc Jouas (left), Vice Commander, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AF ISR) Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, officiated the retirement ceremony on 4 April 2008.

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USAF 60th Anniversary

AFAMS, Orlando, FL - On 18 Sep 07, AFAMS celebrated the USAF 60th Anniversary as an independent Service. From left to right, Capt Al Honor, Capt Dan Wolfe, Maj Tom Solz, Capt Dewey Lively, Maj Dave Edney, Capt Ulric Adams and Lt Col Stu Labovitz. Members of all Services representing Team Orlando joined us in the celebration.

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SAF/XC and SAF/XCO Visit

AFAMS, ORLANDO, FL – Lt Gen Michael Peterson (left) and Brig Gen James Whitmore (right) display the new AFAMS Vision and Mission posters during their visit to the Orlando facility on 31 Oct 06.

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Cape Canaveral Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL – On 23 Feb 07, several AFAMS personnel enjoyed a guided tour of the Cape. The tour included the United Launch Alliance assembly facility seen here where the massive Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle is assembled. From left to right, Capt Steve Harris, Lt Col Stuart Labovitz, Capt Dinah Caruthers, Capt Dewey Lively, Lt Col Michael Behling, Capt Preston Wallech, Capt Daniel Wolfe, Mr. William Oates, Capt Alfred Honor, MSgt Jim Darity, and Capt Ulric Adams.

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Bowling

BOARDWALK BOWL, ORLANDO, FL – The annual AFAMS Bowling Event was held prior to the Super Bowl on Friday, 02 Feb 07. The winners of the event are (from left to right), Bobby Verica, MSgt Jim Darity, Bob Verica, Bob Rohlfing, and Laurie Talbot.

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Capt Caruthers' AFA Award

FT MYER, VA -- Capt Caruthers accepting the Air Force Association (AFA) SAF/XC Action Officer of the Year for AFAMS from Lt Gen Peterson. 4 Oct 06 at the Ft Myer Officers' Club.

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Summer Cadet Program

AFAMS, Orlando, FL -- C1C Kassandra Merritt, a participant in the Cadet Summer Research Program sponsored by the Air Force Academy, prepares to give her concluding brief to AFAMS personnel. With her is her mentor, Mr. John Scimeca, a contractor with the ESS Corporation.

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Change of Command

AFAMS, Orlando, FL -- Colonel Louis Olinto receives the AFAMS flag from Major General Gregory Power during the Agency’s Change of Command ceremony on 13 July 06. Colonel Olinto succeeded Colonel David Votipka as AFAMS's 5th Commander.

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