Courtesy Audio | Air Force Materiel Command | 08.13.2026
In this episode of The Contracting Experience, host Rob Lorton sits down with Joe Fountain, a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and Director of Contracting for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). They explore his career progression from starting as a Copper Cap trainee in 2004 to now managing a massive $40 billion portfolio, highlighting the immense value of diverse......
Audio by Ryan Mattox | U.S. Army Contracting Command | 08.04.2026
How does a contract on a desk in the rear translate to absolute victory on the front lines? In this episode, we sit down with COL Howard to demystify the critical, high-stakes world of operational contracting. From accelerating acquisition pipelines to securing public trust and maximizing taxpayer dollars, COL Howard breaks down how strategic procurement acts as the ultimate force multiplier......
Audio by Sgt. Charlie Duke | AFN Vicenza | 08.04.2026
An audio announcement for the U.S. Army Garrison Italy community regarding the upcoming Exercise Saber Junction. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise assesses readiness to execute unified land operations and builds interoperability with NATO allies and partner nations....
Audio by Airman 1st Class Rebekah Moran | AFN Kaiserslautern | 08.05.2026
This is a 30-second radio spot on the Warfighter's Fitness Playbook that will air on AFN Kaiserslautern from Aug. 6, 2026, to Aug. 6, 2027, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The Warfighter's Fitness Playbook has structured training programs to increase your stamina and fitness, regardless of your starting point. (U.S. Air Force audio by Senior Airman Rebekah Moran)...
Audio by Scott Sturkol | Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office | 07.17.2026
Col. Sarah Fraticelli, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy commander, provides opening remarks July 17, 2026, during a garrison change-of-command ceremony at the Commemorative Area at Fort McCoy, Wis. During the event, Fraticelli took command from Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez. (U.S. Army Audio by Scott T. Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)...
Audio by Scott Sturkol | Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office | 07.24.2026
Sylvia Lopez, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy Army Community Service office director, joined Fort McCoy community members July 24, 2026, at McCoy’s Community Center to celebrate the 61st birthday of Army Community Service (ACS), recognizing more than six decades of providing programs and services that strengthen Soldiers, Families, Department of the Army civilians, retirees, and the military......
Audio by Lt. Col. Reagan Lauritzen | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters | 07.17.2026
In this episode of "Inside the Castle," we are joined by Mr. Ryan A. Fisher, Executive Deputy for Civil and Emergency Operations, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Drawing from his extensive experience—from the district level all the way to the Administration—Mr. Fisher provides his perspective on modernizing the agency to deliver its national......
Audio by Capt. Joshua Pattern | 187th Fighter Wing | 07.21.2026
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