AFLCMC

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

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Group of Air Force uniformed and civilian employees stand in front of KC-46A airframe.

WELCOME TO THE AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Chief Master Seargeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe loads a 105 mm high-explosive round aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider over the Eglin Range Complex, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026. Wolfe and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach observed live-fire operations during a capabilities demonstration highlighting the aircraft's close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabel Tanner)

AIR FORCE WEEK IN PHOTOS: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
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Program builds acquisition skills through hands-on training
John Sneden, Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Propulsion (PAE), spoke at at the Turbine Engine Technology Symposium on August 31. (Courtesy photo by Elissa Lyons, Arctos Technology Solutions)

Reversing the Propulsion Stagnation: Sneden Outlines the Path to Speed and Scale