Air Force Reserve Command officials at Grissom ARB, Ind., broke ground last week for a new building on base to house its radar approach control activities for military and civilian aircraft. Scheduled for completion in January 2008, it will replace a 40-year-old structure located outside the base at the Grissom Aeroplex. Construction plans also include utilities, an access road, and parking. Grissom is home to AFRC’s 434th Air Refueling Wing, which flies and maintains KC-135 tankers.
The Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office will serve as the program executive office for the Advanced Battle Management System, which looks to connect sensors and shooters in real-time. The move means the Air Force is ready to move toward buying systems and proving that its ABMS strategy is working, said…