Air force leaders from nations that operate AWACS or similar aircraft gathered recently in the Hill Conference Center to discuss ways to advance airborne surveillance and command and control capabilities. (Photo by 1st Lt. Kinder Blacke)
Conference brings together airborne detection crews from around the globe 1st Lt. Kinder Blacke - 552nd Air Control Wing Public Affairs Commanders from around the world gathered at Tinker AFB June 16 and 17 for the Executive Multinational Airborne Early Warning Commanders’ Conference.
The EMACC is an annual event where air force leaders from nations that operate AWACS or similar airborne early warning and control aircraft get together to discuss ways to advance airborne surveillance and command and control capabilities across the globe, irrespective of owning nation.
“EMACC attendees work on interoperability of the different platforms that each country owns,” said Master Sgt. Christopher Fry, protocol superintendent, 552nd Air Control Wing Protocol.
There was a big turnout for the conference this year, Sergeant Fry said. Fifty-one people from 11 nations on four different continents attended.Read More
