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lcoe TS Team at Whiteman Delivers Link-16 Upgrades To B-2 Warfighters I n December 2007, the Technical Services B-2 Modification Team completed the last Link16 upgrade on the B-2 “Spirit” Bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. To commemorate the event, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, hosted a recognition ceremony for the team, congratulating its members on their accomplishments in bringing improved capabilities to the B-2. The TS team included depot-level mechanics, electricians, low-observable technicians, inspectors, supervisors and engineers. They performed all aircraft disassembly; installed and/or modified wire harnesses; line replaceable units and hardware; and completed aircraft reassembly, systems checkout and regression testing. The completion of Link-16 was the result of hard work and close coordination with the 509th Bomb Wing and Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Systems sector. “Link-16 brings an outstanding new capability to the B-2 Bomber, expanding the warfighter’s ability to operate with other air, land and sea assets in one network,” said Mike Galaway, director of Long Range Strike P3 and P4 programs at Integrated Systems. He added that the resulting increase A hybrid Northrop Grumman and Air Force team performs maintenance and upgrade work on a B-2 Bomber at Whiteman AFB, Mo. NG team members pictured are (l-r) Mike Carter, Scott Smith and Dave Denfeld. in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and command and control connectivity greatly enhances situational awareness and mission flexibility. “Our friends at Technical Services have been a big part of a very successful, on-schedule and under-cost venture. I have nothing but praise for the hardworking, dedicated folks who have faced the inevitable challenges of a major installation activity and come out on top,” Galaway said. “I cannot think of another team I would rather have on our side.” In addition to the aircraft upgrades, TS supports Whiteman Air Force Base with sustaining and low-observable engineering, depot-level maintenance assistance, contractor inventory control point and B-2 aircrew training. TS Northrop Grumman Technical Services 5

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Technical Services - Winter 2008 Contents President’s Column Lake Charles Maintenance and Modification Center Celebrates Milestones F-18 Fleet Support in Malaysia B-2 Receives Upgrades U.S. Army Upgrades Entire Hunter Fleet Global Hawk Missions Flown in Support of California Wildfires Lanham Site Provides World-Class Support FSE Warner Robins Achieves CMMI Level 3 Rating TS Participates in Multi-Sector Conference Egypt and Volunteer Activities Fort Hood Team Prepares Warfighters for Combat; eSupport Team TS Team Members in Turkey Wallops Island Team Wins Kreiger Award TS Teams Win Chairman’s Award for Excellence ACS Program and Continuing Education; Space Gateway Training Team to Combat IED Threat Shoulder to Shoulder – Brad Britt; Saudi Arabia Service Milestones Warner Robins Training and Simulation I’m In! Ethics; ID/IQ Business; All-Hands Meetings

Technical Services - Winter 2008

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