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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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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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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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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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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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AFMC civic leaders visit Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Rapid Sustainment Office

A group of Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) civic leaders visited the University of Dayton Research Institute’s Integrated Technology Operations Center (UDRI/ITOC) near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 7, 2026, to learn about the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Rapid Sustainment Office (AFLCMC/RSO). The RSO’s deputy division chief Col. Todd Dawson explained the RSO’s mission and its role within the larger AFMC structure. During the visit the civic leaders, who had traveled from all over the country, learned about the collaborative work being done at the ITOC to bridge additive manufacturing to fielded capabilities. Brian Stitt, Director of UDRI’s Sustainment and Readiness Sector gave the civic leaders a tour of the relatively new facility so they could see first-hand the  work being done to advance the efforts in technologies such as metals and polymer additive manufacturing, incremental sheet metal forming, repair with additive manufacturing, field training, quality inspection, post operations up to 7-axis machining and manufacturing stop gaps. “It was an honor to host our AFMC Community Leaders at the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s Rapid Sustainment Office,” said AFLCMC’s deputy commander Col. Chadwick Steipp, who was escorting the group. “The visit highlighted the advancement of sustainment technologies while drawing connections with the AFMC mission in our Community Leader’s home states.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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AFMC civic leaders visit Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Rapid Sustainment Office

A group of Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) civic leaders visited the University of Dayton Research Institute’s Integrated Technology Operations Center (UDRI/ITOC) near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 7, 2026, to learn about the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Rapid Sustainment Office (AFLCMC/RSO). The RSO’s deputy division chief Col. Todd Dawson explained the RSO’s mission and its role within the larger AFMC structure. During the visit the civic leaders, who had traveled from all over the country, learned about the collaborative work being done at the ITOC to bridge additive manufacturing to fielded capabilities. Brian Stitt, Director of UDRI’s Sustainment and Readiness Sector gave the civic leaders a tour of the relatively new facility so they could see first-hand the  work being done to advance the efforts in technologies such as metals and polymer additive manufacturing, incremental sheet metal forming, repair with additive manufacturing, field training, quality inspection, post operations up to 7-axis machining and manufacturing stop gaps. “It was an honor to host our AFMC Community Leaders at the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s Rapid Sustainment Office,” said AFLCMC’s deputy commander Col. Chadwick Steipp, who was escorting the group. “The visit highlighted the advancement of sustainment technologies while drawing connections with the AFMC mission in our Community Leader’s home states.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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