This Special Event will provide the latest information from the US Air Force regarding acquisition initiatives, focus areas and upcoming training systems acquisition actions. It will feature remarks from Colonel Lea Kirkwood, the Air Force Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Agile Combat Support (ACS). Col Kirkwood will share her perspective on the current state of the Air Force acquisition process along with ongoing initiatives, as they apply to the I/ITSEC community. Colonel John Kurian, the Senior Materiel Leader for the Simulators Division, will follow the PEO’s presentation. Col Kurian will provide an update on Air Force simulator business opportunities, as a follow on to the Simulation and Training Community Forum (STCF) held in August.