A - P - S
Alignment, Prioritization, & Simplification
06/06/2025
Huge congratulations to MG Trevino on her well-deserved retirement after 32 incredible years of service in the United States Air Force! 🇺🇸 This week, we say goodbye, but we celebrate your unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to our country. We truly appreciate your service. Wishing you and Ray a happy and fulfilling retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures! DAF will miss you! 🫡🫡💐❤️🤍💙
04/23/2025
Check out the recently launched DAF CSO Center of Excellence power app. It houses re-sources useful for the entire DoD (including examples of CSO w/ OT strategies). Does your org have questions or need training on CSOs and/or OTs?
Reach out - would be happy to get you on the calendar! Contact Elizabeth Midkiff [email protected] or Kori McNabb [email protected]
Accessible to all .mil users. External to DAF have to go through our guest access instructions located at the link below.
If you’re a DAF Acquisition member, you’ll find the CoE on our Acquisition Toolbox.
https://lnkd.in/gCihRnVk
If you’re a CAC holder but non-DAF member, you’ll find guest access instructions on the bottom right of our public facing SAF/AQC website. Give that site a view too as it’s recently been refreshed.
https://lnkd.in/gsXjpn_4
03/14/2025
Competition Extended! Let’s Keep the Air Force Ahead of the Army—New Deadline 24 March!
🚀 Air Force Innovators! 🚀
Our Generative AI Competition against the Army is off to an outstanding start. We want to hear your ideas & we want you to experiment more in this area. We’ve extended the submission deadline from 17 Mar to 24 Mar 25. This allows us to maximize participation & gather your boldest, most innovative concepts & designs for digitally transforming our DAF Contracting Enterprise. Be the change that you want to see!
Submit your ideas through the AFCC AI Page and post any questions on the newly launched GenAI TTP channel on our DAF Contracting TTPs teams page. ✈️💡
03/06/2025
SBIR/STTR PHASE 2 SPRINT EVENT! Here's your chance to learn about SBIR/STTRs. The AFRL/RGK team has the process down to a fine art so volunteer now and learn something new! Be sure and let your boss know how awesome this opportunity is for you and get signed up by 27 Mar 25.
SIGN UP HERE 👇
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jbExg4ct70ijX6yIGOv5tBABx6E9ndpIsS9c4eS41GdUNEVCME8xWE9BUEZBSTlNRDQ4RFdYWDZMTy4u&route=shorturl
🚀 Air Force Innovators, the Challenge is On! 🚀
The Army thinks they can outpace us in Generative AI—let’s prove them wrong! We are the DAF, the tip of the spear in innovation, speed, and precision. This is our moment to showcase cutting-edge AI solutions that redefine the battlespace. The Army may march, but we fly faster, think smarter, and execute with unmatched agility. Let’s rise to the challenge, push the limits of AI, and secure victory. Air Force dominance starts here—are you in? ✈️💡
DAF CONTRACTING ALL CALL
Date/Time: 26 Feb 25/1245-1315 EST
Venue: MSTeams Live
All DAF Contracting should have received an email with the details. If you did not receive the email, please check with your supervisor/SCO.
Here's is the link to the DAF ALL Call recording yesterday.
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/SAF_AQC/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FAFCC%2FSAF%5FAQC%2FDASC%20All%20Calls%2F4%20Feb%2025%2F4%20Feb%2025%20DASC%20All%20Call%2Emp4&nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2Ee2b64e62%2Dedaf%2D4854%2Da777%2D4c288b2d5912
If this does not work for you, send an email to [email protected] and the link will be forwarded.
DAF CONTRACTING ALL CALL
Date/Time:
Tuesday 4 Feb 25/1600-1615 EST
Venue: MSTeams Live
All DAF Contracting should have received a calendar invite. If you did not receive the invite, please check with your supervisor/SCO.
DAF CONTRACTING ALL CALL
Date/Time:
Thursday 30 Jan 25/ 1245-1315 EST
Venue: MSTeams
All DAF Contracting should have received a calendar invite. If you did not receive the invite, please check with your supervisor/SCO.
12/03/2024
Maj Gen Treviño & Chief Dubose recently visited Happy Hanscom! During their trip they recognized outstanding performers and change agents from AFLCMC and AFNWC. She met with various PEOs and her and the Chief were also special guests at the Hanscom/PK military All Call. 🫡
SAF/AQC FY24 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS🏆🥇
Please join SAF/AQC in celebrating these extraordinary professionals!
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Operational (Non-Supervisory) Award
Shataya N. Butler, 700th Contracting Squadron, Kapaun AS (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Operational (Supervisory) Award
Danita Urioste, 52nd Contracting Squadron, Spangdahlem AB (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Systems (Non-Supervisory) Award
Peter G. Nicasio, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Kirtland AFB (SpRCO)
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Systems (Supervisory) Award
Harvey Singh, Space Sensing Contracting Unit, Los Angeles AFB (SSC)
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Enterprise (Non-Supervisory) Award
John P. McLaughlin, Space Acquisition & Integration Office, Peterson SFB (SpOC)
Outstanding Civilian in Contracting – Enterprise (Supervisory) Award
Margaret Santos, Air Force District of Washington, JB Andrews (AFDW)
Outstanding Contracting Civilian in Training – Operational Award
Amanda L. Richardson, 23rd Contracting Squadron, Moody AFB (ACC)
Outstanding Contracting Civilian in Training – Systems Award
Amy C. Jaskela, SOF AT&L-K, MacDill AFB (SOCOM)
Outstanding Contracting Civilian in Training – Enterprise Award
LaKisha G. White, Acquisition Management & Integration Center, Hampton, VA (ACC)
Outstanding Local National (Non-Supervisory) Award
Ufuk Buyuknisan, 39th Contracting Squadron, Incirlik AB (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Outstanding Local National (Supervisory) Award
Om Hamamoto, 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena AB (PACAF)
Outstanding Contract Data Specialist Award
Sheri N. DeCoste, Acquisition Management & Integration Center Det 2, San Antonio, TX (ACC)
Director of Business Operations Award
Marc Duval, 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB (AMC)
Outstanding Company Grade Officer (CGO) in Contracting Award
Capt Charles H. Goldstein, Space & Missiles Systems Center, El Segundo, CA (SSC)
Outstanding Field Grade Officer (FGO) in Contracting Award
Lt Col John A. Purcell, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power, Kirtland AFB (SSC)
Outstanding Airman in Contracting Award
SrA Mimi K. Robertson Lake, 90th Contracting Squadron, Warren AFB (AFGSC)
Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in Contracting Award
TSgt Ranie F. Boukzam, 14th Contracting Squadron, Columbus AFB (AETC)
Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) in Contracting Award
MSgt Chrissina M. Dural, 375th Contracting Squadron, Scott AFB (AMC)
Outstanding Reservist (Officer) in Contracting Award
Lt Col Anthony D’Angelo, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, JBSA-Lackland (AETC)
Outstanding Guardsman (Officer) in Contracting Award
Capt Aaron Nebeker, 124th Mission Support Group, Boise, ID (ACC)
Outstanding Guardsman (Enlisted) in Contracting Award
MSgt Lisa Crose, 122nd Mission Support Group, Fort Wayne, IN (ACC)
Senior Enlisted Leader Award
SMSgt Timothy M. Thulin, 628th Contracting Squadron, JB Charleston (AMC)
SSgt Ronald L. King (Outstanding CCO) Award (Officer or Civilian)
1Lt Heleyna M. Capdesuner, 502nd Contracting Squadron, JBSA-Lackland (AETC)
SSgt Ronald L. King (Outstanding CCO) Award (Enlisted)
SrA Jordyn O. Collins, 56th Contracting Squadron, Luke AFB (AETC)
Outstanding Contracting Unit – Operational (Small) Award
49th Contracting Squadron, Holloman AFB (AETC)
Outstanding Contracting Unit – Operational (Large) Award
36th Contracting Squadron, Andersen AFB (PACAF)
Outstanding Contracting Unit – Systems Award
Special Operations Forces Acquisition Technology & Logistics Directorate of Procurement (SOF AT&L-K), MacDill AFB (SOCOM)
Outstanding Contracting Unit – Enterprise Award
RIK Contracting Division, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY (AFMC)
AbilityOne Award (Individual or Team)
AFSC/PZI-R, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZ), Robins AFB (AFSC)
Outstanding Government Purchase Card Program (Individual or Team)
700th Contracting Squadron GPC Team, Kapaun AS (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Outstanding Quality Assurance Program (Individual or Team)
Craig S. Davis, 21st Contracting Squadron, Peterson SFB (SpOC)
Outstanding Pricing Award - Operational (Individual or Team)
TSgt Gage V. Bergman, 39th Contracting Squadron, Incirlik AB (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Outstanding Pricing Award - Systems (Individual or Team)
Michael L. Fender, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Kirtland AFB (SpRCO)
Outstanding Pricing Award - Enterprise (Individual or Team)
338 ESS Pricing Team, 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Randolph AFB (AETC)
Outstanding Performance in a Source Selection – Operational (Individual or Team)
Base Operations Support Source Selection Team, 325th Contracting Squadron, Tyndall AFB (ACC)
Outstanding Performance in a Source Selection – Systems (Individual or Team)
HMBK Source Selection Team, Hanscom AFB (AFMC)
Outstanding Performance in a Source Selection – Enterprise (Individual or Team)
STORMS Source Selection Team, Peterson SFB (SpOC)
Innovation in Department of the Air Force Contracting Award – Individual
Arda Kandirali, 39th Contracting Squadron, Incirlik AB (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Innovation in Department of the Air Force Contracting Award – Team
50th Contracting Squadron Plans & Programs Team, Schriever SFB (SpOC)
Innovation in Department of the Air Force Contracting Award – Unit
39th Contracting Squadron, Incirlik AB (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Larry Kabase Memorial (Excellence in Classified Contracting) Award – Officer
Maj Douglas Cornelius, DAF Rapid Capabilities Office, JB Anacostia-Bolling (RCO)
Larry Kabase Memorial (Excellence in Classified Contracting) Award – Enlisted
SSgt Chester Hill, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron, Cannon AFB (AFSOC)
Larry Kabase Memorial (Excellence in Classified Contracting) – Civilian
Jill Livingston, Special Programs Division, Hanscom AFB (AFMC)
Larry Kabase Memorial (Excellence in Classified Contracting) Award – Team
TALON/TEMPO, DAF Rapid Capabilities Office, JB Anacostia-Bolling (RCO)
11/08/2024
Please join DAF Contracting in celebrating the world's newest 6C Chief Master Sergeant (Selects) ❤️🤍💙🫡 Congratulations & thank you for your Leadership to our Nation!
CMSgt (Select) MARK A IMBRIGIOTTA
CMSgt (Select) KEVIN L. THOMAS
CMsgt (Select) JARVIS M. WILSON