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William Bailey Speaks at I/ITSEC Conference 2025

William Bailey (center), who is performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ), participates in a fireside chat event during the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. Seated on the right is Maj. Gen. James. Smith, Commander, United States Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command. Seated on the left is the National Training & Simulation Association’s President, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral retired Sean Buck. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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I/ITSEC Conference Banner

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Conference floor at I/ITSEC Conference

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Conference Badge for I/ITSEC

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Taking flight via simulator

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Air Force conference booth

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Breaking Through Barriers - Conference Panel

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Optimizing Training

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Acquisition Leaders Address I/ITSEC

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC PEO Rodney Stevens Addresses Crowd

In association with the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the U.S. Department of the Air Force served as lead service for the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference, better known as I/ITSEC 2025, Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1-4, 2025. More than 18,000 people from government, industry, and academia from approximately 55 countries gathered for the conference, which has run annually since 1966. Conference highlights included technical papers, tutorials, professional development workshops, special events, exhibits, and international participation from NATO, Five Eyes partners, and neutral nations. I/ITSEC 2025's theme was "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance," highlighting the need for user-centered training systems that compress the time required to build critical skills while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats. This year's conference was co-chaired by Rodney Stevens, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Training Directorate, and Col. Cory Klopstein, PEO for the Space Force's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and Commander, Space Systems Command's Delta 81. (U.S.Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Strengthening the Enterprise: IDO Welcomes New Deputy Director

Col. Charles “Leans” McNiel assumed leadership as the deputy director for the Integrated Development Office (IDO) during a ceremony on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2025. The IDO’s director, Amanda Gentry, presided over the ceremony. The IDO is an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) level organization which collaborates with stakeholders across the defense enterprise to develop war fighting capabilities faster and more more effectively. It is responsible for developing and fielding new, integrated and interoperable war fighting capabilities to meet force design needs and to counter emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Strengthening the Enterprise: IDO Welcomes New Deputy Director

Col. Charles “Leans” McNiel assumed leadership as the deputy director for the Integrated Development Office (IDO) during a ceremony on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2025. The IDO’s director, Amanda Gentry, presided over the ceremony. The IDO is an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) level organization which collaborates with stakeholders across the defense enterprise to develop war fighting capabilities faster and more more effectively. It is responsible for developing and fielding new, integrated and interoperable war fighting capabilities to meet force design needs and to counter emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC time capsule reveal celebration

Members of the current Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) leadership team, along with past commanders and executives, unearthed items from a time capsule buried at the end of 1999 at the front of the AFLCMC headquarters building on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Then called the Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) with operations solely at Wright-Patt, directorates gathered items of importance – along with many predictions – for 25 years into the future. The capsule was unearthed at the end of May by members of the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Squadron. The unveiling event happened July 21, 2025. Joining AFLCMC commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton were retired Center commanders Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, and Lt. Gen. John Thompson. Former ASC executive director Dr. Vincent Russo was also in attendance. Russo was chosen to read his own predictions before the assembled audience. Rounding out other participants were Col. Dustin Richards, 88th ABW commander, Col. Joshua Payne, 88th ABW chaplain, CMSgt Timothy Weiser, AFLCMC command chief, Dennis D’Angelo, AFLCMC executive director and Tracy Patrick, Deputy PEO for the Fighters & Advanced Aircraft Directorate. AFLCMC historian Kevin Rusnak served as master of ceremonies. Rusnak’s mentor, retired ASC and Air Force Research Laboratory historian Dr. James Aldridge also attended. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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