Mr. James P. Yerke is responsible for a 120 member team who provide critical components that keep the Nation’s no fail Space and C3I missions operating around the clock. He oversees planning and execution for 26 Space and C3I systems, including the Atmospheric Early Warning System, Multiple and Joint Threat Emitter Systems, Control Reporting Center, Weather Sensor Group, Military Satellite Communications, Air Force Satellite Control Network, Launch and Test Range Systems, GPS, Global Broadcast System antennas, Defense Support Program ground stations, Defense Weather Satellite Program, and the Radio Solar Telescope Network. His work ensures readiness of the Nation’s nuclear systems--directly supporting National Defense objectives and enabling global war planning. Mr. Yerke has 38 years of Air Force civilian service, previously serving in multiple deputy director and director roles across Hill AFB.