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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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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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'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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Jennifer Bauer headshot

Headshot of Jennifer Bauer, AFLCMC Director of Personnel
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AFLCMC Commander Honored with Clap Out

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton, left, commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, shakes hands with Col. Chadwick M. Steipp, AFLCMC Deputy Commander, in front of the Center's headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 30, 2026. The handshake followed Shipton's final salute, marking the conclusion of her command of the 26,000-person organization ahead of her retirement from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz)
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Peer Support Program (PSP) Training

Melinda Jessup, Prevention Coordinator with the Integrated Resilience Office, 88th Air Base Wing, welcomes civilian and service member volunteers during a Peer Support Program (PSP) training session on May 20, 2026, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. PSP volunteers take a training course to learn about helping agencies and financial, legal, addiction and suicide prevention resources. With that knowledge, the volunteers return to their home office or unit and can offer additional pathways to wingmen if they need assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Sarah Watanabe, a systems engineer in the Simulator Common Architecture Requirements Standards (SCARS) program office, tries out a virtual reality refueling trainer during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Sandra Shepard (second from right), a contract specialist with the F-22 program office, and Judy Stickel (second from left) a contract specialist with the B-2 program office, try out a small arms simulator trainer during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Sandra Shepard, a contract specialist with the F-22 program office, tries out a small arms simulator trainer during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Doug Patton (right) talks with some industry professionals during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. Patton is the TIO Innovation Cell’s branch chief. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) held its inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Andrew Mosher (left) gives an overview briefing on the Simulator Common Architecture Requirements Standards (SCARS) program during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. Mosher is the SCARS lead Program Manager (PM). The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Innovation on Display: PEO Training TIO Kicks Off Industry Show

Col. Shane Garne (second from left), Air Combat Command’s Test and Training Requirements division chief, talks with some industry professionals during the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Training Directorate’s newly established Training Integration Office (TIO) inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair being held at the TIO’s Innovation Cell on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 23, 2026. The event was designed to give the larger modeling & simulation community a chance to meet and engage with some of the leaders of innovation in the simulation areas both in the government and industry partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFLCMC Commander Celebrated During Fini Flight

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton was greeted by coworkers, family, and friends in a surprise celebration marking her Fini Flight at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on May 12, 2026. The Fini Flight is a tradition among military officers in which members are hosed down with water by their peers, family & friends upon the completion of their final flight at their unit or upon retirement. The event usually concludes with a champagne toast. The tradition dates back to World War II and is a way of honoring their years of dedicated service to the nation. Shipton is scheduled to retire later this year.
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