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Gen Dale White Speaks at LCID 2026

Gen. Dale R. White explains the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for those gathered on day one of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. As the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War, he is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Gen Dale White Speaks at LCID 2026

Gen. Dale R. White explains the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for those gathered on day one of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. As the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War, he is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Gen Dale White Speaks at LCID 2026

Gen. Dale R. White explains the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for those gathered on day one of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. As the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War, he is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Gen Dale White Speaks at LCID 2026

Gen. Dale R. White explains the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for those gathered on day one of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. As the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War, he is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Gen Dale White Speaks at LCID 2026

Gen. Dale R. White explains the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for those gathered on day one of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems reporting directly to the Secretary of the Air Force. As the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War, he is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Joseph Fountain, SES, Director of Contracting for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, left, speaks on a panel during day one of the Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) conference in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three-day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business Alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz)

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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contracting experts and industry partners participate in a panel during day one of the Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) conference in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three-day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business Alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz)

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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contracting experts and industry partners participate in a panel during day one of the Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) conference in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three-day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business Alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

A U.S. Air Force YFQ-42A Dark Merlin aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit descends in the air before landing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 22, 2026. The CCA enhanced tactical flexibility enables the platform to operate seamlessly alongside manned aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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Life Cycle Industry Days 2026

Matthew Lohmeier, the 29th Under Secretary of the Air Force, provides the keynote address on day one of the Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) conference in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business Alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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Life Cycle Industry Days 2026

Matthew Lohmeier, the 29th Under Secretary of the Air Force, provides the keynote address on day one of the Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) conference in Dayton, Ohio, July 27, 2026. This is LCID’s tenth year. The three day event features a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and unique Acquisition and Small Business Alleys. AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders will engage in strategic business meetings throughout LCID. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys allow the program offices the chance to showcase their latest technologies and successes and to talk directly with industry partners about challenges they need help solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

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CSO nomination hearing

Deputy Chief of Space Operations Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess testifies during a Senate hearing at the Dirksen Building, Washington, D.C. July 16, 2026. Scheiss was nominated as the 3rd Chief of Space Operations and the hearing was part of the consideration process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)0

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Deputy Chief of Space Operations Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess testifies during a Senate hearing at the Dirksen Building, Washington, D.C. July 16, 2026. Scheiss was nominated as the 3rd Chief of Space Operations and the hearing was part of the consideration process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)0

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Raptor mission

An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 7, 2026. The squadron conducts operational testing of fighter aircraft and munitions for Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

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Williams to lead DAF PAE C3BM

William Bailey, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, recently named Brig. Gen. Joshua Williams as the next Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management effective Aug. 3, 2026.

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Inaugural half-marathon draws a crowd at Hanscom AFB

2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Elliott and Thomas Bovino pose at the finish line with their race medals after completing a half-marathon at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 10. Bovino was the overall top finisher, and Elliott was the top female finisher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jaima Fogg)

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Inaugural half-marathon draws a crowd at Hanscom AFB

Finisher medals wait to be handed out to runners of a half-marathon at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., July 10. The race was the first of its kind at the installation and drew 138 runners from across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jaima Fogg)

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C-17 Globemaster III

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III piloted and crewed by the 204th Airlift Squadron, 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard conducts a training sortie, Jan. 5, 2026. The ensuing flight included all aircraft types operated by the 154th Operations Group, showcasing the wing’s ability to project power across the Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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C2ISR welcomes new Senior Materiel Leader

Col. Joseph Dolce speaks to all in attendance during the Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance division’s assumption of leadership ceremony, here, July 16. During the ceremony, Dolce was appointed as the C2ISR division senior materiel leader. C2ISR is a division within the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management. It provides acquisition and sustainment leadership supporting multiple operational weapons systems and mission-critical capabilities supporting the Air Force intelligence community. (Official Air Force photo by Richard Blumenstein).

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C2ISR welcomes new Senior Materiel Leader

Brig. Gen. Jason Voorheis, left, appoints Col. Joseph Dolce as the Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance division’s senior materiel leader during a ceremony, here, July 16. Voorheis is the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management. C2ISR is a division within C3BM that provides acquisition and sustainment leadership supporting multiple operational weapons systems and mission-critical capabilities supporting the Air Force intelligence community. (Official Air Force photo by Richard Blumenstein).

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