About the Editor

There have been numerous Editors of The Boom Signal.  Their contributions to this publication allowed a tradition to continue for the past 31 years.  It has been my privilege to continue this for the Boom Operator community.  This publication reminds us that our Boom Operator community is like a family.  We all know each other or (through this publication) about each other.  Experience level doesn't matter, we're all family.

2010 is my last Edition of The Boom Signal as Editor.  MSgt Ernest Burns, HQ AMC/A3TK will be taking over the reigns for the 2011 Edition.  Please contact MSgt Burns for any 2011 Signal-related issues at:

MSgt Ernest Burns, Command KC-135 Training Manager, HQ AMC/A3TK, ernest.burns-02@scott.af.mil

Every year around January time-frame the SPINS and suspense date tasker is sent via email direct to all unit CMSgt's and through the HQ AMC Boom Operator Functional Manager, ANG Bureau Chief and AF Reserve HQ Chief.  The suspense date for the Signal is 31 May each year.  That gives units approximately six months to compile an input.  The goal is to have 100% participation by each unit.

I am stationed at Randolph AFB, Texas; the home of HQ AETC.  I've been in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years.  I'm currently serving as the Command Functional Manager for Boom Operators and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operators.  If there is anything you'd like to see in the next Edition (reminder all this is done personally out-of-pocket so keep any suggestions realistic), please contact the Editor for any 2010 Signal-related issues using the following information:

SMSgt Paul E. Greene
104 Saddle Trail
Cibolo, Texas 78108

elforkogrande@yahoo.com (home)
paul.greene.3@us.af.mil (work)