96th CS comms plan

Slow and outdated computer communications will be a thing of the past as the 96th Communications Squadron at Eglin AFB, Fla., continues to implement a plan to bring the base’s communications network up to industry standards. The 96th CS developed a network improvement plan prioritizing its two biggest challenges: Modernizing the network infrastructure for the largest AF installation to meet modern service needs and setting conditions to support the fast-growing Eglin mission. “We have seen a 270 percent increase in construction and major projects in the last two years, which has redlined our infrastructure and support capacity,” said Lt. Col. Scott Weed, the 96th CS commander. “We have to modernize our core networks as rapidly as possible, especially given the wave of unprecedented growth across our mission support organizations.” The squadron builds, maintains, secures and defends the installation’s cyberspace. They support more than 21,100 customers and a $70.5M network as the Air Force Material Command’s largest communications squadron. The ultimate goal is a stable and reliable network that gets users out to the AF cloud at faster speeds. The improvement plan includes leveraging innovative programs from the AF’s Life-Cycle Management Center to modernize base infrastructure and teaming with Air Combat Command to shape the future of enterprise services. The partnership became evident when the 96th was the only base communications squadron invited to participate in two recent ACC-led sprint efforts geared towards improving the user experience. (Source: 96th Test Wing 02/18/20) https://www.dvidshub.net/news/363308/comm-squadron-updates-modernize-team-eglin