Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Captain Krystian S. Swain received the Air and Space Commendation Medal for her role as AFLCMC Director of Staff Executive Officer from 1 Aug 2023 to 31 May 2024. During a presentation at Wright-Patterson AFB on July 12, 2024, AFLCMC Commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton (L) presented Swain with her award. 🎖️ Swain played a critical role in leading the Center's awards processes, military training and completion of over 200 taskers, affecting over 30,000 personnel spanning 67 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Mikaley Kline). More about the award: https://lnkd.in/e98F2Kkf #USAF #AFLCMC

Do you have less than 3 years of time as a civilian (GS-13 & below) at #WPAFB? Register for the annual trainee all-call! The free event offers an opportunity for newer employees to network & meet senior leaders. Join us August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Bass Lake Lodge on Area A of WPAFB. https://lnkd.in/erMBT4GM

Hanscom AFB's partnership with MassChallenge reached new heights during the fifth Air Force Labs showcase held recently in Boston. Team Hanscom leadership left inspired by the groundbreaking innovations presented by startups, tackling key challenges in AI, drones, cybersecurity, and more. Maj Gen Anthony Genatempo, PEO, Cyber and Networks Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, was among those representing Hanscom. “I was introduced to MassChallenge two years ago,” he said. “And I still feel like I’m learning something new every day about the information domain.” Col. William Collins Jr., acting PEO, Electronic Systems, AFLCMC, was also impressed. “It’s inspiring to watch as we partner through MassChallenge so we can deliver capability to the warfighter,” he said. “I hope as part of this engagement we can accelerate capabilities and take advantage of this great partnership.” This collaboration exemplifies the installation’s commitment to accelerating high-impact technologies for the warfighter. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehDEpAtc

Miss any of our stories this week? #AFLCMC news from July 6 - 12, 2024 includes a new commander for the 66 ABG, commentary on "belonging" from our First Sergeant, a science fair from our Simulators division and more! Catch up now: https://lnkd.in/ecJrFtD9

Our Agile Combat Support Directorate’s #Simulators Division Innovation Cell recently hosted “Ms. Emily’s Synergy Summer School” science fair. Over 80 participants across #USAF explored cutting-edge immersive training devices, including image generators and headsets, learning from industry partners. 💡 These events provide crucial insights into technology that supports our warfighters. Stay tuned for more upcoming events, including the “HII Demo Day” and the “Halloween Headset Hoedown!” https://lnkd.in/depydYUa #AFLCMC #Innovation

Col. Bai Lan Zhu assumed leadership of the Advanced Battle Management System (#ABMS) during a ceremony July 3, 2024 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Zhu assumed leadership from Lt. Col. Todd Myers, who was the system’s first Materiel Leader. ABMS is the Air Force’s component of a collective effort by the #USAF, Army, and Navy to develop a system that provides airpower anytime, anywhere to battlefield commanders. This effort is known as Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or #JADC2. The goal is to provide situational awareness of airpower assets and allow communication and coordinated action with allies across all domains in a contested environment. Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey presided over the ceremony (left in photo 1). He is the Department of the Air Force’s Integrating Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Command Control Communications and Battle Management (C3BM). He is responsible for the execution of ABMS. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jim Varhegyi).

Our annual Life Cycle Industry Days is fast approaching! The event will take place July 29 – 31 at the Dayton, Ohio Convention Center. The theme for the event is "Follow Through – Reoptimizing the Air Force for Greater Power Competition." Our agenda features many keynote speakers, including Secretary of the Air Force, Honorable Frank Kendall. #LCID will host many senior leaders and panel discussions centering on the Air Force Operational Imperatives and critical aspects of Great Power Competition Re-optimization. Registration closes July 15 so sign-up now. It’s a great chance for industry to interact with Air Force leaders! https://lnkd.in/gR7cXDBg #USAF

🦅🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🗽 Happy Birthday, America!

Jeremy and Alexia Archuleta relied on their training as #USAF Airmen to save an Ohio family from a house fire. The couple was in the right place at the right time when they noticed flames shooting from the top of a garage. They quickly sprung into action to save the large family and dog. The Archuleta’s got everyone out safely well before fire trucks arrived. The whole story: https://lnkd.in/e8jJzw7g

On 26 June, members of the #Acquisition Center of Excellence (ACE) team from #AFLCMC at WPAFB gathered to give back to the community. The 10-member civilian “ACE Cares All-Stars” team volunteered their time at The Foodbank* for their quarterly community giveback. 🙏 🍎The Foodbank provides hunger relief to those in need in Montgomery, Greene and Preble, Ohio counties. The volunteers packed around 80 themed boxes and got them ready for distribution. The All-Stars spent a little time getting some greenhouse education and learned how The Foodbank, Inc., raises fresh fruit and vegetables. 🥕 The mission of the Acquisition Center of Excellence is to provide expert advice and hands-on assistance to the acquisition workforce and leadership to instill credibility, excellence and innovation in the #USAF acquisition and sustainment process. ACE is part of our Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution directorate. *No federal endorsement implied. #GivingBack #Community #Ohio