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Electronic Systems team recognized with Small Business Innovation Award

Lea Kirkwood, left, portfolio acquisition executive for Electronic Systems Directorate, presents the Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs Director's Small Business Innovation Award to members of the Security Forces Tactical Security System team at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 2. The team earned the award for its role in awarding a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract that established a federal acquisition precedent following the successful resolution of multiple bid protests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Berry)

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C3BM PAE confirmed to lead AFLCMC, pin third star

The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the nomination of Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis, the Department of the Air Force’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management, for his third star as the commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Voorheis officially assumed leadership of PAE C3BM on Feb. 2. The Air Force has not formally announced C3BM’s next leader.

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210510-N-XX200-2022

U.S. Navy Operations Specialist Seaman Joseph Carney, from Mission Viejo, Calif., operates a console in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), May 10, 2021, in support of flight operations above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and Gulf of Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21). Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft executed flight missions during NE21 demonstrating seamless, joint combat capabilities. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Melgar)

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Buddy lift

Master Sgt. Daniel Stikeleather, a 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and a simulated casualty are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II during the Arctic Thunder Open House 26 full-scale exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 17, 2026. The exercise simulated the recovery of a pilot following an aircraft incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi)

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Buddy lift

Master Sgt. Daniel Stikeleather, a 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and a simulated casualty are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II during the Arctic Thunder Open House 26 full-scale exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 17, 2026. The exercise simulated the recovery of a pilot following an aircraft incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi)

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A B-2 Spirit flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 25, 2021. The B-2 flyover was part of a Bomber Task Force mission in which aircraft conduct theater and flight training across Europe and Africa. The BTF missions, which have been occurring since 2018, provide theater familiarization for aircrew members and opportunities for U.S. integration with NATO allies and regional partners. The bomber missions enhance readiness and provide the training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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66th Air Base Group welcomes new commander back to Hanscom AFB

Col. Charles Silvanic, 66th Air Base Group commander, renders his first salute to members of the 66 ABG during a change of command ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 15. As commander, Silvanic leads the installation support mission at Hanscom AFB, providing installation, regional and readiness support to the AFLCMC Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, tenant organizations and a joint-service military housing community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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66th Air Base Group welcomes new commander back to Hanscom AFB

Col. Charles Silvanic, 66th Air Base Group commander, provides remarks during a 66 ABG change of command ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 15. As commander, Silvanic leads the installation support mission at Hanscom AFB, providing installation, regional and readiness support to the AFLCMC Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, tenant organizations and a joint-service military housing community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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66th Air Base Group welcomes new commander back to Hanscom AFB

Col. Charles Silvanic, 66th Air Base Group commander, accepts the guidon from Brig. Gen. Christopher Hobbs, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center mobilization assistant to the commander, during a change of command ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 15. As commander, Silvanic leads the installation support mission at Hanscom AFB, providing installation, regional and readiness support to the AFLCMC Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, tenant organizations and a joint-service military housing community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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'It Was My Calling': Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton Bids Farewell to the Air Force and AFLCMC

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton capped a 33-year 11-month Air Force career with a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 10, 2026, closing her tenure as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Former Air Force Materiel Command commander and presiding officer, retired Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, praised Shipton’s steady leadership through an era of rapid and chaotic change. The long blue line speaks to the heart of Air Force heritage and reflects the continuous line of dedicated service by Airmen since the Air Force’s founding in 1947. During Shipton’s ceremony, Airmen formed a line of blue representing every rank she held during her career. As highlights of her career were recited, the Airmen passed a flag up their ranks, until it ultimately landed in her arms. The flag was passed to Shipton by retired Maj. Gen Heather Pringle, who commanded the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) prior to her retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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'It Was My Calling': Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton Bids Farewell to the Air Force and AFLCMC

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton capped a 33-year 11-month Air Force career with a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 10, 2026, closing her tenure as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Former Air Force Materiel Command commander and presiding officer, retired Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, praised Shipton’s steady leadership through an era of rapid and chaotic change. The long blue line speaks to the heart of Air Force heritage and reflects the continuous line of dedicated service by Airmen since the Air Force’s founding in 1947. During Shipton’s ceremony, Airmen formed a line of blue representing every rank she held during her career. As highlights of her career were recited, the Airmen passed a flag up their ranks, until it ultimately landed in her arms. The flag was passed to Shipton by retired Maj. Gen Heather Pringle, who commanded the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) prior to her retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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'It Was My Calling': Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton Bids Farewell to the Air Force and AFLCMC

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton capped a 33-year 11-month Air Force career with a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 10, 2026, closing her tenure as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Former Air Force Materiel Command commander and presiding officer, retired Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, praised Shipton’s steady leadership through an era of rapid and chaotic change. The long blue line speaks to the heart of Air Force heritage and reflects the continuous line of dedicated service by Airmen since the Air Force’s founding in 1947. During Shipton’s ceremony, Airmen formed a line of blue representing every rank she held during her career. As highlights of her career were recited, the Airmen passed a flag up their ranks, until it ultimately landed in her arms. The flag was passed to Shipton by retired Maj. Gen Heather Pringle, who commanded the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) prior to her retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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'It Was My Calling': Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton Bids Farewell to the Air Force and AFLCMC

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton capped a 33-year 11-month Air Force career with a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 10, 2026, closing her tenure as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Former Air Force Materiel Command commander and presiding officer, retired Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, praised Shipton’s steady leadership through an era of rapid and chaotic change. The long blue line speaks to the heart of Air Force heritage and reflects the continuous line of dedicated service by Airmen since the Air Force’s founding in 1947. During Shipton’s ceremony, Airmen formed a line of blue representing every rank she held during her career. As highlights of her career were recited, the Airmen passed a flag up their ranks, until it ultimately landed in her arms. The flag was passed to Shipton by retired Maj. Gen Heather Pringle, who commanded the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) prior to her retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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T-7A first joint test sortie

A T-7A Red Hawk departs Edwards Air Force Base on June 25, 2026, marking the first joint test sortie with both developmental and operational test aircrew aboard. The milestone positions the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force at Edwards to begin combined developmental and operational test flights, ultimately accelerating capability for the warfighter. (Air Force photo by Christian Raterman)

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Jennifer Bauer headshot

Headshot of Jennifer Bauer, AFLCMC Director of Personnel

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U.S. Air Force

A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert after conducting live-fire testing over the Mojave Desert. The live-fire test of the YFQ-44 aircraft is the latest milestone in the rapid development of safe and effective CCA operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy)

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Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft fires an AIM-120 weapon in secluded airspace over the Mojave Desert. The live-fire test of the YFQ-44 aircraft is the latest milestone in the rapid development of safe and effective CCA operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy)

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Tail art

The starboard side of a heritage tail design is displayed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 12, 2026. The design honors America’s 250th anniversary with 13 Betsy Ross stars representing the original colonies, a silhouette of Mount Rushmore, the numeral 250, and the years 1776-2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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Pacific Eagles

U.S. Air Force aircraft including an F-15EX Eagle II, center, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners in preparation for the permanent arrival of the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

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260708-F-XJ093-1011

The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is parked on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 8, 2026. The aircraft is a modified Boeing 747-8 developed under the VC-25B program to support the next generation of presidential airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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