William N. Phillips, my ASA(ALT) prin- cipal military deputy (MILDEP) with whom I have served since 2010, on the occasion of his retirement from a dis- tinguished Army career. Te ASA(ALT) team celebrated his 38 years in the Army on April 4 at Fort Myer, VA.


Te most senior aviator in the Army at the time of his retirement, Bill knows firsthand the service and sacrifice of our Soldiers and civilians. Coming directly to the Pentagon from Baghdad, his experience includes serving as the commanding general of the Joint Con- tracting Command – Iraq/Afghanistan, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Ammunition and Deputy PEO for Aviation.


Bill worked tirelessly to ensure that our acquisition and contracting professionals deliver for the Soldier in the field. As my right hand, Bill worked to reinforce integrity in the contracting process and committed himself with unfailing vigor to strengthening the Acquisition Workforce. Bill was a consummate advocate for the Acquisition Corps, and his tenure as the acquisition MILDEP is marked by a dramatic increase in the professionalism and accountability with which our members serve.


On a more personal level, I am grateful for the time that I have worked with LTG Phillips and consider him a great personal friend. While working to streamline the acquisition process for efficiency and effectiveness, I have appreciated his understanding of complex military issues and have found his counsel incredibly sound. When acting to implement Better Buying Power 2.0 under a period of fiscal restraint, Bill showed great facility and displayed strong clarity, providing incalculable benefit to the Army.


PICTURE OF PROFESSIONALISM Undersecretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, left, and LTG William N. Phillips, then-principal MILDEP to the ASA(ALT), tour Boeing’s newly refurbished CH-47F helicopter manufacturing facility in Ridley Park, PA, Aug. 14, 2013. Shyu praised Phillips for his unfailing dedication to strengthening Army acquisition and the acquisition workforce. (Photo by Fred Troilo, Boeing Defense, Space & Security)


He has brought significant expertise


to bear across the Army acquisition portfolios. For example, Bill led the identification of ways to streamline tests and refine testing requirements for PIM, eliminating redundancy. His leadership saved $15.7 million and 12 months of range time. His efforts also proved essen- tial in developing trade-offs necessary for new capabilities like the Joint Light Tac- tical Vehicle, as well as modernization of the Apache and Abrams.


At the same time, Bill prioritized efforts to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology. A strong advocate of STEM (science, technology,


engineering and mathematics), Bill maxi- mized many opportunities to spend time with young Americans,


from baseball


games to NASCAR races. His many engagements often included a challenge to our members and partners in indus- try, academia and government to rally behind this critical program and ensure the future of our great nation.


On behalf of the entire ASA(ALT) team, I want to wish Bill and his wife, Marilyn, all the best as they enter this new chap- ter in their lives. Bill, you have been a tremendous gift to our organization, our Army and our nation.


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