Tis had the effect of linking processes for defining investment in science and technology with existing acquisition pro- grams and Army sustainment efforts in new ways. Tese effects will be appreci- ated for years to come.


Finally, in yet another era of acquisi- tion reform, Secretary Shyu reminded us all of an often unheard voice in the debate—that of the program manager. Contrasting what she saw in acquisition with her own experience in the private sector, she highlighted the differences experienced by government program managers who often lack the ability to flexibly use resources—both fiscal and personnel—to overcome technical chal- lenges


and achieve innovative results.


She often relied on humorous analogies about the burdens on the program man- ager who faces accountability for results but shares responsibility across a diffuse set of stakeholders. Army acquisition will miss her ability to communicate these challenges so effectively using inimitable charm and engaging personality.


CONCLUSION Without question, Secretary Shyu has left an indelible mark on the heart of


IN THE THICK OF IT CW2 Pedro Alvarado, right, retrosort yard accountability officer attached to the 82nd Sustainment Brigade (SB) – U.S. Central Command Materiel Recovery Element (CMRE), briefs Shyu and GEN Dennis L. Via, left, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, on CMRE materiel reduction efforts at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, in March 2014. Shyu established a holistic, forward-looking approach to acquisition planning, linking processes for investment in science and technology with existing programs and Army sustainment efforts in new ways. (U.S. Army photo by SFC Jon Cupp, 82nd SB-CMRE Public Affairs)


the Army and DOD acquisition com- munities. While I know we will all miss her greatly, I remain confident that her commendable dedication to our Army will continue to inspire us long after her departure.


I am profoundly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her and serve with her. She has earned a well-deserved break from those five-hour technical deep dives, and I wish her all the best in her next challenge.


GETTING TECHNICAL SSG Micah Hitchcock, U.S. Special Opera- tions Command (USSOCOM) air operations noncommissioned officer in charge, instructs Shyu on how to fire the Precision Sniper Rifle MK 21 MOD 0 during the Special Operations Forces Acquisition Summit at MacDill AFB, FL, in October 2014. Formerly vice president of technology strategy for Raytheon Company’s Space and Airborne Systems, Shyu, who holds advanced degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering, brought strong technical expertise to the job of ASA(ALT). (Photo by TSgt Angelita Lawrence, USSOCOM)


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