AFLCMC leaders speak during Robins Requirements Symposium (photos)

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AFLCMC leaders gathered at Robins Air Force Base on March 26, 2026 to speak during the annual Robins Requirements Symposium. The event is held to enhance communication between industry and government and provide companies an understanding of the broad future needs of Robins. 

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak at Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)
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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. Michael Kovalchek, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate senior materiel leader, explains his role in acquisitions and how industry partners can help the warfighter during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The symposium gave potential industry partners and Air Force acquisitions leaders the chance to discuss requirements for contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Tracy Whittlesey, Department of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management deputy portfolio acquisition executive, explains the initial focus areas as the Air Force shifts to the PAE system at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The new system was introduced in January 2026 and aims to cut bureaucracy to allow faster capabilities acquisitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Jimmy Bailey, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate F-15 deputy chief, presents his directorate’s requirements to potential industry partners at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Many industry leaders attended the Robins Requirements Symposium to learn about contracting opportunities with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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Scott Boyd, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Combat Readiness Directorate director and deputy program executive officer, describes the future of combat readiness to potential industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Boyd talked about how industry can support each aspect of combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. William Collins, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems Directorate deputy program executive officer, presents information about the directorate’s contracting requirements at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Collins spoke with prospective industry partners during the Robins Requirements Symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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AFLCMC leaders speak during annual Robins Requirements Symposium

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Col. John Dayton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces Directorate program executive officer, describes what the directorate is looking to accomplish with its portfolio at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Dayton told potential industry partners about new contracting opportunities with AFLCMC/WIU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Deanna Fowler, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-5 Galaxy division chief, points to her presentation while speaking at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Fowler gave an overview of mobility requirements to potential industry partners at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, speaks with industry partners at the Robins Requirements Symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. Wieser provided an overview of AFLCMC operations and how the center works to provide life cycle sustainment for both legacy and next-generation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —Col. Chadwick Steipp, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center deputy commander, speaks about the center’s latest accomplishments during symposium at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2026. The Robins Requirements Symposium gave Air Force leaders and potential industry partners the opportunity to discuss what is needed from those partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Boggs)

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