New Air Force Assistant Secretary for Acquisition sworn in - Brief Article

Program Manager, March, 2002

WASHINGTON (AFPN),Jan. 4, 2002--Dr. Marvin R. Sambur was sworn in Jan. 4, as the new Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, making him responsible for all Air Force research, development, and acquisition activities. In his new position he provides direction, guidance, and supervision on all matters in the formulation, review approval, and execution of acquisition plans, policies, and programs for the Air Force.

Before his appointment, Sambur was the President and Chief Executive Officer of ITT Defense in McLean, Va., and has more than 33 years of experience in high-technology program acquisition, management, and engineering, focusing on advanced wireless communications systems, sophisticated satellite payloads, air traffic control systems, and electronic warfare.

Sambur has a B.A. in electrical engineering from City College of New York as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a recipient of the IEEE [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers] Centennial Award for excellence in engineering management.

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