WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Rodney Stevens has assumed the helm as Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO) of the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). As the mission-critical organization’s second DPEO, he will lead the RSO to deliver world-class technologies and processes to the Air Force sustainment enterprise.
Stevens comes to the RSO after serving two years as Director of Staff for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate. During his Air Force career, Mr. Stevens attained a diverse background in acquisition, aircraft maintenance, and staff experience. He was a Materiel Leader for F-22 Sustainment, a National Defense Fellow to a US Senator, Chief of the Congressional Operations Branch, and an F-15E Maintenance Operations Officer. Mr. Stevens retired from active duty as the Chief of the Development and Integration Division of the Fighters and Bombers Directorate.
“The RSO is an amazing organization dedicated to developing revolutionary sustainment technologies that keep our fleet flying,” said Stevens. “I’m excited to come onboard and get to work to further propel the RSO into the future of Air Force sustainment.”
About the RSO
Established by the Secretary of the Air Force in 2018, the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) increases mission readiness by rapidly identifying, applying, and scaling technology essential to the operation and sustainment of the United States Air Force. To learn more, visit https://www.afrso.com