Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey Speaks at LCID 2024

Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey, Department of the Air Force Integrating Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Command Control Communications and Battlefield Management (C3BM) provides an overview of the progress being made to stand up the directorate to the audience at the 9th Annual Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 30, 2024. Cropsey explained that creating an integrated DAF battle network is complex requiring bold creativity and a willingness to do things differently. Co-hosted by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) LCID is an annual three-day event bringing together Air Force leaders, uniformed and civilian airmen, and industry partners. This is the event’s ninth year and featured a full slate of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and an overview video of what re-optimization for Great Power Competition (GPC) means for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. AFLCMC PEOs and other leaders also engaged in 32 strategic small business meetings during the three-day event. "PEO Alley" displays allowed AFLCMC and AFRL directorates the chance to advertise their latest technologies and successes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)