Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Command commander, officially opened the new 561st Network Operations Squadron’s renovated operations center April 28 here. As part of the larger Air Force Information Network, the 561st NOS is one of three squadrons of its type in the Air Force, all belonging to AFSPC’s 24th Air Force.
The ribbon cutting ceremony included a full showing of the $4.5 million upgraded operations center, or “bullpen.” The bullpen, largely designed after a wall-street trading floor, is aimed at improving command and control of Air Force network communications. The addition of a 70-foot data wall enables the squadron to have direct visual contact to other squadrons with similar missions. Overall, the renovations improve the 561st NOS mission effectiveness by providing enhanced situational awareness and command and control capabilities.
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