NEWS - Tag AFLCMC

Feb. 7, 2025
Out of the Hangar: YF-16 & YF-17 proposals demonstrated a prototype acquisition process that remains important today (video)

AFLCMC historian explains how the acquisition approach for the F-16, providing industry with broad goals rather than specific designs, can be a process that fosters technology and conceptual demonstrators and faster acquisition.
Feb. 3, 2025
New Combat Readiness Directorate focused on increasing readiness and reducing costs

On Oct. 1, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) officially stood up the Combat Readiness Directorate, as part of a larger Department of the Air Force effort to better position the Air Force and Space Force to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
Jan. 31, 2025
Exploring Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Engineering (ABDRE) opportunities within AFLCMC (PODCAST)

AFLCMC engineering officers discuss the benefits and knowledge gained from earning ABDRE certification.
Jan. 28, 2025
Air Force Program Executive Officer for Bombers relieved

Brig. Gen. Erik Quigley, Director and Program Executive Officer, Bombers Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, was relieved from his position of leadership Jan. 28.
Jan. 27, 2025
AFLCMC Annual “State of the Center” scheduled for Feb. 13

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is presenting the annual state of AFLCMC Feb. 13 at the Burlington Marriot Hotel.Hosted by the Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA, the event is scheduled from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. EST.To register for the event, please visit

Out of the Hangar: YF-16 & YF-17 proposals demonstrated a prototype acquisition process that remains important today (video)

New Combat Readiness Directorate focused on increasing readiness and reducing costs

Exploring Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Engineering (ABDRE) opportunities within AFLCMC (PODCAST)

Air Force Program Executive Officer for Bombers relieved

AFLCMC Annual “State of the Center” scheduled for Feb. 13