COLONEL ANITA EIGNER LATIN
Colonel Anita Eigner Latin is the Commander, 61st Air Base Wing, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. The wing provides personnel, administration, engineering, medical, communications, computer, security, logistics, and quality-of-life services to over 3,600 military and civilian employees of the Space and Missile Systems Center who equip the US and allied forces with on-orbit satellites and space launch vehicles.
EDUCATION
1984 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, US Air Force Academy
1991 Squadron Officer School – Residence
1994 Master of Science in Systems Management, AF Institute of Technology
1997 Advanced Program Management Course, Defense Systems Management College
1998 Air Command and Staff College – Residence (Distinguished Graduate)
2003 United States Army War College – Residence
2003 Master of Science in Strategic Studies, US Army War College
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1984 - May 1988, Electronic Intelligence Analysis Engineer - (ELINT) 544th Intelligence Exploitation Squadron (SAC), Offutt AFB, NE
2. May 1988 - Apr 1991, Satellite Systems Acquisition Manager - (DMSP) Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, Los Angeles AFB, CA
3. Apr 1991 - Apr 1993, Manager of Satellite Integration and Test - (DMSP) Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, Los Angeles AFB, CA
4. May 1993 - Sep 1994, Graduate Systems Management Masters Degree Program Student Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
5. Oct 1994 - Jun 1995, Project Manager, Air Force Flight Test - (TSSAM) Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile Program, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
6. Jul 1995 - Jul 1996, Deputy Manager, Program Management Mission Element Board (PMMEB) Secretariat, HQ AFMC, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
7. Jul 1996 - May 1997, Executive Officer, Directorate of Requirements, HQ AFMC, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
8. May 1997 - Aug 1997, Defense Systems Management College - Advanced Program Management Course Ft Belvoir, VA
9. Aug 1997 - Jun 1998, Air Command & Staff College Student, Maxwell AFB, AL
10. Jun 1998 - Jan 2000, Special Project Program Element Monitor, Space & Nuclear Deterrence Division (SAF/AQS), Pentagon, Washington, DC
11. Feb 2000 - Jun 2002, Deputy Chief Programs and Requirements Division, Deputy Directorate for Operations – Antiterrorism/Force Protection, (Joint Staff – J-3), Pentagon, Washington, DC
12. Jul 2002 - Jun 2003, United States Army War College Student, Carlisle Barracks, PA
13. Jul 2003 - Aug 2004, Director, Tactical Data Links (TDLs), Gateways, and Network Management System Program Office (SPO), (ESC/NI3) – Hanscom AFB, MA
14. Sep 2004 – Apr 2006, Deputy Director, Global Information Grid Systems Group (GIGSG), Network Centric Operations/Integration Systems Wing - Hanscom AFB, MA
15. Apr 2006 – July 2008, Commander, 653d Electronic Systems Group, 653d Electronic Systems Wing – Hanscom AFB, MA
16. July 2008- Present, Commander, 61st Air Base Wing, Los Angeles AFB, CA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
National Defense Service Medal 1 Device with Bronze Service Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant – 30 May 84
First Lieutenant – 30 May 86
Captain – 30 May 88
Major – 1 Apr 96
Lieutenant Colonel – 1 May 00
Colonel – 1 Feb 06
