Cell:MFS Arecibo

	Commanding Officer Brigadier General Mark Zesewitz
	Executive Officer LCol. Lisa DiMarco (Temporary Duty Assignment with Special Forces Headquarters)
	Operations Chief LCol. Veronica Ford (Temporary Duty Assignment with Special Forces Headquarters)
	Chief Science Officer LCol. Christie Wells
	Chief Engineer LCol. Tamara Andrews
	Chief Medical Officer LCol. Christy Serrano
	Security Chief LCol. Christine Torres
	Counselor Maj. Alyssa Lawrence
	Diplomatic Officer Maj. Allison Lawrence
	SSD Detachment Commander LCol. Paul Zesewitz

The Mission of NAIC

The National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center enables research in the areas of astronomy, planetary studies, and space and atmospheric sciences by providing unique capabilities and state-of-the-art instrumentation for data collection and analysis, together with logistical support to users.

NAIC initiates and supports progress in the above research areas by maintaining a scientific staff whose members develop individual research programs, provide assistance to visiting scientists, and extend available scientific opportunities by developing and implementing plans for future enhancements to NAIC facilities and instrumentation.

NAIC strengthens scientific and engineering research potential by supporting activities which provide undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to further their education. NAIC contributes to the general understanding and appreciation of science by initiating and participating in public education and outreach programs.

Use of the Arecibo Observatory (AO) operated by NAIC is available on an equal, competitive basis to all scientists from throughout the world to pursue research in astronomy, planetary studies and, space and atmospheric sciences. Observing time is granted on the basis of the most promising research, as acertained by peer review of proposals by external referees