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Accountability Task Force

The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues. Over two-weeks, the team identified issues in areas including expectations, the discipline process, senior leader awareness and involvement, unit resources and front line supervisor training. The product of this intense effort included the identification of short, medium and long-term recommendations for improving AFMC’s accountability culture.

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ACE office provides resources for acquisition workforce

Michael Platteel, right, incoming chief of Hanscom’s Acquisition Center of Excellence, speaks with Dr. Charles Kelley, current ACE office chief who will be retiring at the end of the month, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Aug. 19. The ACE office provides a plethora of expertise and tools for the acquisition workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Linda LaBonte Britt)

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Ace speaks to base community

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Retired Col. Chuck DeBellevue, a Vietnam-era ace, speaks to more than 120 attendees at a Leadership Night at the Minuteman Commons March 21. DeBellevue served as the keynote speaker for the Air Force Association Paul Revere Chapter's event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Acquiring knowledge

Col. Bruce Lyman, Distributed Common Ground System Modernization chief, speaks to members of the Revolutionary Acquisition Techniques Procedures and Collaboration group at the conference center at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Feb. 25. One of the topics Lyman discussed was ways to bring new technology into various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and rapidly deploy it to the field. The RATPAC is a network of junior Air Force acquirers who discuss and share knowledge and experience to improve acquisition program execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Acquisition and the Environment

During an educational session in the Lexington Amphitheater Aug. 10, Peter Logan of Electronic Systems Center’s Engineering Directorate discusses a list of environmental laws that programs must comply with. The course, Environmental Engineering and Science for Acquisition, was one of many offerings during ESC’s Acquisition Workforce Development Weeks, which kicked off Aug. 2 and wrap up Aug. 13 (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mark Wyatt.)

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Acquisition Boot Camp

Catina Sparaco, Acquisition Center of Excellence, leads acquisition training for program managers and new acquisition personnel. This briefing was one of many conducted during this week’s Acquisition Boot Camp that wrapped up today. The program, which is designed to accelerate the acquisition learning process, provides a basic understanding of a broad spectrum of acquisition topics. The next Acquisition Boot Camp is scheduled to be held April 14 through 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

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Acquisition flexibility

Dr. Camron Gorguinpour, director of Transformational Innovation, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, speaks to members of the workforce at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., at the conference center March 31. Gorguinpour spoke about flexibility in acquisition, specifically addressing Other Transaction Authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Acquisition general speaks on priorities, Should Schedule

Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, military deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, speaks at the Air Force Association Air Force monthly breakfast Sept. 24, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Bunch touched on a number of acquisitions topics including programs like Should Cost, Cost Capability Assessments and the idea of a Should Schedule. (Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hailey Haux)

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Acquisition graduation celebrates new logistic professionals

Twelve civilian employees who completed the PALACE Acquire training program pose for a photo with Lea Kirkwood, left, program executive officer for Electronic Systems, during a graduation ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Feb. 19. The program develops early-career civilians through structured training and mentorship to support the Air Force acquisition mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Acquisition innovation highlighted at New Horizons

Steve Wert, Air Force program executive officer for Digital, speaks to attendees at New Horizons in Newton, Mass., March 11. Wert covered a variety of topics including big changes in the Air Force, such as the Air Battle Management System, along with business opportunities within his portfolio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition innovation highlighted at New Horizons

Kevin Fahey, assistant secretary of Defense for Acquisition, provides a keynote address during New Horizons in Newton, Mass., March 10. He spoke about the success the department has had with acquisition innovation, saying its well on its way to an adaptive acquisition framework. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition innovation highlighted at New Horizons

Whitney Tallarico, deputy tech bridge director for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s Agility Team at NavalX, speaks to New Horizons attendees about “Empowering Today’s Workforce to Tackle Tomorrow’s Problems,” March 10 during a “Disruptive by Design” panel. Also participating was, from left to right, Melissa DeLuca, Contracting branch chief, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 12, Kessel Run; Quynh Tran, AirOps Engineering practice lead, Kessel Run, Raytheon; and Capt. Maribel Gonzalez, executive officer for the program executive officer for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks at Hanscom Air Force, Mass. Not pictured but also participating was Army Lt. Col. Alexander Babington, Force Sustainment Systems product manager at the Natick Soldier Systems Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki.)

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Acquisition innovation highlighted at New Horizons

Maj. Gen. Michael Schmidt, Air Force program executive officer for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks, speaks to attendees at New Horizons in Newton, Mass., March 10. Schmidt presented an overview of his organization and spoke on where some of their programs align with Air Force and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition innovation pilot program

Will Magruder, right, MassChallenge senior director of partnerships, speaks to attendees of the Base Camp acquisition innovation pilot program kickoff event at MasssChallenge, Boston, Sept. 7. This new collaborative training initiative, a partnership between MITRE, the National Security Innovation Network and ATX Defense, is designed to help Hanscom personnel harness innovative capabilities and acquisition strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition innovation pilot program

Gene Keselman, right, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Innovation Initiative executive director, speaks to attendees of the Base Camp acquisition innovation pilot program kickoff event at MasssChallenge, Boston, Sept. 7. This new collaborative training initiative, a partnership between MITRE, the National Security Innovation Network and ATX Defense, is designed to help Hanscom personnel harness innovative capabilities and acquisition strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition Management Awards ceremony held

Col. William Collins, deputy program executive officer for the Electronic Systems Directorate, presents Capt. John Munro, chief innovation officer, Electronic Systems Directorate with the Outstanding Systems Acquisition Management Staff Officer Award during a ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Jan. 24. The ceremony, held virtually from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, showcased the dedication and broad mission impact of the AFLCMC's logisticians, who provide daily product support to Air Force weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

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Acquisition Officers Association

Maj. Matthew Speed, Cyber Integration branch chief for the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., hosts the opening meeting for the local chapter of the Acquisition Officer Association Aug. 16 at the Hanscom Conference Center. Approximately 50 acquisition personnel attended the opening meeting of AOA, which will hold quarterly meetings and provide training opportunities for military, civilian and contractors involved in Air Force acquisition processes. Local chapter membership is free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Newell)

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Acquisition program manager has strong showing during 34th NATO Chess Championships

Andrew Jeselson, second from right, poses for a photo with his father, Andrew Jeselson Sr., from left, brother, David, and sister, Nicole, in Westminster, Mass., in July 2022. All four Jeselson family members work at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., in program directorates as engineers and as an acquisition program manager. (Courtesy photo)

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Acquisition program manager has strong showing during 34th NATO Chess Championships

Andrew Jeselson, Cyber and Networks acquisition program manager, participates in a chess match during the 34th NATO Chess Championship held in Greece last month. Jeselson was the top U.S. performer during the weeklong event, defeating several higher-rated players. (Courtesy photo)

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Acquisition program manager has strong showing during 34th NATO Chess Championships

Andrew Jeselson, Cyber and Networks acquisition program manager, participates in a chess match during the 34th NATO Chess Championship held in Greece last month. Jeselson was the top U.S. performer during the weeklong event, defeating several higher-rated players. (Courtesy photo)

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