innovation, artificial intelligence, data, and global logistics. The LOGTECH programs equip lo - gistics professionals with the skills to develop cost-effective sustainment outcomes for the modern Warfighter and are aligned with reviving the war - rior ethos by instilling accountability, high standards, unity, and shared purpose for collaborating with peers from diverse organizations. The DoW Logistics Enterprise Tal - ent Exchange Program is under de - velopment. This employee swap program is intended to offer cross- functional opportunities in logistics through various career-broadening assignments in partnership with the Services and Components. Career- broadening opportunities allow logis - ticians to become well rounded and competitive for positions of greater responsibility. The pilot program will launch in FY 2027. Mentoring Moments is a quarterly webinar series led by the Deputy As - sistant Secretary of War for Product Support. Each webinar focuses on different areas of career develop - ment and talent management and features special guest panelists from
Working in conjunction with Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), the team streamlined the hiring processes by eliminating the 180-day hiring restrictions for veterans in positions ranked at GS-13 and below and extending a Direct Hiring Authority through Sept. 30, 2028.
DoW leadership. Mentoring Moments is hosted by the Warfighting Acquisi - tion University (WarU, formerly De - fense Acquisition University) and is open to all personnel—acquisition or non-acquisition. Visit the university Events website for future episodes or past recordings. ODASW(PS) is working diligently to plan and execute a video on in - terviewing and résumé tips. The video will feature the DASW(PS) and DCPAS Director and will help the DoW workforce and potential candidates improve presentation of their skills, knowledge, and personalities so they are better matched to attain the posi -
tions they seek. The video is sched - uled for release in FY 2026. In summary, the DoW is proac - tively investing in its logistics work - force through multifaceted strategies aimed at recruitment, development, and retention. From streamlining hiring processes and promoting the DoW as an employer of choice to se - curing funding for advanced training programs and developing talent ex - change initiatives, the ODASW(PS) is committed to building a resilient and highly skilled logistics community. The DoW is dedicated to not only at - tracting top talent but also empow - ering its current workforce to excel, thereby ensuring that the Warfighter receives the critical support needed to safeguard national security. Training the Logistics Workforce For Tomorrow With more than 20,000 Life Cyle Lo - gistics professionals serving in a wide range of roles, the DoW logistics work - force is one of the most diverse—and complex—functional communities supporting acquisition and life-cycle management. From supply chain strategists to maintenance planners, these professionals are essential to mission readiness across the Services. But it is no small feat to keep such a vast and varied team at the forefront of capability and innovation. Fortunately, a surge of resources and forward-leaning efforts makes that challenge more manageable— and more exciting. Current develop - ments in workforce education and
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Logistics Functional Awards honor teams and individuals who dem- onstrate exceptional leadership, management, and support throughout the year. The hybrid award ceremony originated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with logistician team members joining from multiple operat- ing locations. The annual ceremony serves as a celebration of their work supporting war-winning capabilities. Source: U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Danielewicz
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