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Forging Warrior-Leaders: SECAF Underscores USAFA’s Vital Role in National Defense

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink receives a tour of the Multi-Domain laboratory at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. The visit showcased the Academy’s growing emphasis on cyber and technology education, which is critical to developing leaders prepared for future warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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Forging Warrior-Leaders: SECAF Underscores USAFA’s Vital Role in National Defense

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink tours Sijan Hall with U.S. Air Force Academy leaders and staff at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. Meink’s visit, his first to the Academy outside of a graduation, underscored the strategic importance placed on the institution's mission to shape future Air and Space Force leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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Forging Warrior-Leaders: SECAF Underscores USAFA’s Vital Role in National Defense

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink poses with U.S. Air Force Academy leadership and high performers at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. Meink recognized two high performers during his visit: Col. Candice Pipes, director of admissions, and Col. Jennifer Hall, director of operations, for the Academy’s spring culminating exercise, a capstone event that will test the entire 4,000-member Cadet Wing in a simulated, multi-domain, joint warfighting environment. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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James E. Dixon speaks at Team Hill's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month breakfast at Hill Air Force Base, Utah April 23, 2026. Throughout April, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted activities including an open house, Denim Day, virtual “Ask SAPR” sessions and a traveling photo booth. Additionally, a new 24/7 SAPR support text hotline, 801-920-9179, was launched to provide a confidential avenue for individuals seeking support. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Team Hill gathers for the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month breakfast at Hill Air force Base, Utah, April 23, 2026. Throughout April, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted activities including an open house, Denim Day, virtual “Ask SAPR” sessions and a traveling photo booth. Additionally, a new 24/7 SAPR support text hotline, 801-920-9179, was launched to provide a confidential avenue for individuals seeking support. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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James E. Dixon speaks at Team Hill's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month breakfast at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 23, 2026. Throughout April, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted activities including an open house, Denim Day, virtual “Ask SAPR” sessions and a traveling photo booth. Additionally, a new 24/7 SAPR support text hotline, 801-920-9179, was launched to provide a confidential avenue for individuals seeking support. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Col. Tyler Hess, 75th Air Base Wing deputy commander, gives opening remarks during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month breakfast at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 23, 2026. Throughout April, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted activities including an open house, Denim Day, virtual “Ask SAPR” sessions and a traveling photo booth. Additionally, a new 24/7 SAPR support text hotline, 801-920-9179, was launched to provide a confidential avenue for individuals seeking support. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force–Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness

Col. Nicholas Feranec, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Division senior materiel leader, answers a question from the audience during the 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum (STCF), at the Dayton Convention Center, Ohio, April 22, 2026. Hosted by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance Air Force training and simulation priorities. The one day forum focused on strengthening collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Program Office and major commands as they modernize readiness across the enterprise. STCF 2026 provided a structured venue for industry to engage directly with Air Force procurement and requirements leaders on emerging training systems, services, and enabling technologies. A series of panels brought together representatives from key commands and organizations—such as Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Research Lab, and Headquarters Air Force A3T—to discuss current and future training demands. Dialogue centered on integrating high fidelity simulation into everyday training, enabling distributed mission operations, and ensuring that new platforms and weapons arrive with robust, interoperable training baselines from inception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force–Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness

Col. Rick Jaime, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Advanced Training Capabilities Division senior materiel leader, answers a question from the audience during the 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum (STCF), at the Dayton Convention Center, Ohio, April 22, 2026. Hosted by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance Air Force training and simulation priorities. The one day forum focused on strengthening collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Program Office and major commands as they modernize readiness across the enterprise. STCF 2026 provided a structured venue for industry to engage directly with Air Force procurement and requirements leaders on emerging training systems, services, and enabling technologies. A series of panels brought together representatives from key commands and organizations—such as Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Research Lab, and Headquarters Air Force A3T—to discuss current and future training demands. Dialogue centered on integrating high fidelity simulation into everyday training, enabling distributed mission operations, and ensuring that new platforms and weapons arrive with robust, interoperable training baselines from inception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Francisco, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, taxis in a B-1B Lancer, tail number 86-0115, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. Francisco is part of the maintenance team responsible for keeping the newly regenerated bomber mission-ready after it was recalled from retirement to support the active bomber fleet and serve as the 7th Bomb Wing's historic "Apocalypse II" flagship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)
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Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

The “Apocalypse II” nose art is displayed on the 7th Bomb Wing’s new flagship B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 27, 2026. The freshly applied artwork honors the World War II crew of the B-24J Liberator "Apocalypse" and marks the final step in regenerating tail number 86-0115 for its return to the operational bomber fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force–Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness

Col. Shane Garner, Air Combat Command’s Test and Training Requirements division chief, talks with attendees during the 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum (STCF), at the Dayton Convention Center, Ohio, April 22, 2026. Hosted by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance Air Force training and simulation priorities. The one day forum focused on strengthening collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Program Office and major commands as they modernize readiness across the enterprise. STCF 2026 provided a structured venue for industry to engage directly with Air Force procurement and requirements leaders on emerging training systems, services, and enabling technologies. A series of panels brought together representatives from key commands and organizations—such as Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Research Lab, and Headquarters Air Force A3T—to discuss current and future training demands. Dialogue centered on integrating high fidelity simulation into everyday training, enabling distributed mission operations, and ensuring that new platforms and weapons arrive with robust, interoperable training baselines from inception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force–Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness

Col. Elwood Waddell (left), the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s deputy director answers a question from the audience while Jacob Miracle, the technical director for the Training Directorate’s newly stood up Training Integration Office looks on during the 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum (STCF), at the Dayton Convention Center, Ohio, April 22, 2026. Hosted by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance Air Force training and simulation priorities. The one day forum focused on strengthening collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Program Office and major commands as they modernize readiness across the enterprise. STCF 2026 provided a structured venue for industry to engage directly with Air Force procurement and requirements leaders on emerging training systems, services, and enabling technologies. A series of panels brought together representatives from key commands and organizations—such as Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Research Lab, and Headquarters Air Force A3T—to discuss current and future training demands. Dialogue centered on integrating high fidelity simulation into everyday training, enabling distributed mission operations, and ensuring that new platforms and weapons arrive with robust, interoperable training baselines from inception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force–Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness

Col. Elwood Waddell, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s deputy director gives opening remarks during the 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum (STCF), at the Dayton Convention Center, Ohio, April 22, 2026. Hosted by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), the event brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance Air Force training and simulation priorities. The one day forum focused on strengthening collaboration with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s Simulators Program Office and major commands as they modernize readiness across the enterprise. STCF 2026 provided a structured venue for industry to engage directly with Air Force procurement and requirements leaders on emerging training systems, services, and enabling technologies. A series of panels brought together representatives from key commands and organizations—such as Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, Pacific Air Forces, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Research Lab, and Headquarters Air Force A3T—to discuss current and future training demands. Dialogue centered on integrating high fidelity simulation into everyday training, enabling distributed mission operations, and ensuring that new platforms and weapons arrive with robust, interoperable training baselines from inception. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

Col. Scott Rothermel presents flowers to Leigh Rothermel, his wife, during a retirement ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

Col. Scott Rothermel embraces Robert Rothermel, his father, during a retirement ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

Col. Scott Rothermel embraces Marlene Rothermel, his mother, during a retirement ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

John Savoy, left, presents Col. Scott Rothermel with a shadow box during a retirement ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. Savoy is the deputy chief of C2ISR. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

Steven D. Wert, left, retires Col. Scott Rothermel during a ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. Wert is a member of the Senior Executive Service and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Integration, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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C2ISR Senior Materiel Leader retires after 30 years of service

Steven D. Wert, left, presents Col. Scott Rothermel with the Legion of Merit during a retirement ceremony April 24, at the Museum of Aviation here. Rothermel, the senior materiel leader for Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance retired after 30 years of service. Wert is a member of the Senior Executive Service and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Integration, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (Official Air Force Photo by Richard Blumenstein).
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