May 20, 2026 Applications open through July 31 for Acquisition Instructor Course High-performing acquisition officers and civilians have until July 31 to apply to Class 27A of the Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC).
April 23, 2026 Innovation symposium planned to connect defense ecosystem partners The Lantern: Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center will host an innovation symposium June 2 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Applied Research Corporation’s, Northstar Campus in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
April 17, 2026 Roadshow updates acquisition workforce on transformation efforts The Air Force’s senior acquisition leader outlined ongoing transformational change during an Acquisition Transformation Road Show held here April 15.
April 9, 2026 Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson AFB units April 3, reinforcing the importance of technological innovation and acquisition reform to ensuring warfighter readiness and lethality.
April 9, 2026 AFLCMC Focus Week scheduled April 20-24 The quarterly initiative provides AFLCMC personnel with training opportunities to enhance leadership, acquisition and professional development skills, while earning continuous learning points.