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JOHN F. AHEARNE
Pages 10-15

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... Following his resignation from the Air Force as a major after 11 years of service, he served on the civilian staff of the Air Defense Division of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Analysis. From 1970 to 1972, he was director of the Tactical Air Directorate, followed by positions as deputy and principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for program analysis and evaluation (1972–77)
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... Upon retirement from federal service, John was involved in a variety of advisory and corporate boards, including the GAO Executive Council on Information Management and Technology, Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee, US-Russian Independent Scientific Commission on Disposition of Excess Weapons Plutonium, Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Wisconsin Electric Power Company, and Wisconsin Gas Corporation. He also served as chair of the University of California's President's Advisory Council for the Los Alamos, Livermore, and Berkeley National Laboratories.
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... . John's extensive expertise in nuclear energy, security, and risk assessment made him a highly sought-after participant in scores of efforts across the globe addressing reactor safety, international nuclear fuel supply and weapons proliferation, energy issues, comparative risk analysis, and resource allocation.
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... John lived a life that emphasized honesty, perseverance, and objectivity. He worked tirelessly in his faith community as well, serving as lector, Eucharistic minister, and on parish boards, steering committees, and the board of directors of the former Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University.
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