DaytonDefense upcoming events

DaytonDefense April Luncheon (21 Apr 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

DaytonDefense welcomes Colonel Timothy J. Spaulding

Colonel Timothy J. Spaulding is the Program Executive Officer for Bombers, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He is responsible for the sustainment and modernization of the Air Force $19B bomber portfolio, which includes the B-1, B-2, and B-52. He is also responsible for organizing, training and equipping AFLCMC’s B-21 System Program Office.

Colonel Spaulding is a 2001 distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Upon graduating from Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training in 2004, he served as an operational F-15E pilot and flight commander at RAF Lakenheath, supporting European theater cooperation and air defense missions as well as deploying twice in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. After completing USAF Test Pilot School as a distinguished graduate in 2010, he served as an experimental test pilot and assistant director of operations with the 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin AFB, FL. Following his time as an F-15 test pilot, Colonel Spaulding served in the F-15 program office, modernizing F-15 radar and mission computing systems before being selected to lead the Advanced Pilot Training (T-X) program, culminating in program launch and contract award of the $12B program. He has additionally served as the executive officer to the commander of the Life Cycle Management Center, a DoD executive fellow with Autodesk Inc. in San Francisco, CA, and as the Commander of the 412th Operations Group at Edwards AFB. Previous to this assignment, he served as the System Program Director for the B-21 Raider at the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.

April 21, 2026

Doors open at 11:00am

Lunch Served at 11:30am

Speaker Remarks from 12:00-1:00pm

IMPORTANT: This event is closed to the media.

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors!

Change in Mindset with Chief Master Sergeant Chad W. Bickley (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us for a complimentary breakfast event featuring our guest speaker Chief Master Sergeant Chad W. Bickley.

RSVP today to reserve your spot - limited seats available!
April 29, 2026
8am-9:30am
Pentagon Tower Club
Light Breakfast and Beverages Provided

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors!

May Digital Dayton Roundtable (4 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

AGENDA
Welcome/Introductory Comments - Stacie Hoelscher, DTC
Digital Transformation Summit Update - Joe Sciabica, DDC
DTO Update - Mr. Joe Baker, Director of Engineering and Technical Management and Chief Engineer, AFMC

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors!

DaytonDefense May Luncheon (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

DaytonDefense welcomes Lieutenant General Donna Shipton!

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton is Commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with duty as Air Force Program Executive Officer for Combat Readiness and Integrating PEO for Mission Systems. The Center is responsible for total life cycle management for aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile combat support systems. The Center employs more than 28,000 people and has a budget of over $300 billion.

Most recently, the general served as Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. There she was responsible for research and development, test, production, product support and modernization of Air Force programs worth more than $60 billion annually.

Lt. Gen. Shipton received her commission in 1991 as a distinguished graduate of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps after graduating from Clemson University. During her career, she has served in a variety of positions including Squadron and Group Commander, Senior Materiel Leader, AF Program Executive Officer, Center Vice Commander and Major Command Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Requirements and Analyses.

She also served as Deputy Director, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Virginia. There, her responsibilities included assisting the Director in managing the strategic and tactical operations of the NRO. Additionally, as the Commander of the Space Force Element, the general managed all Air Force and Space Force personnel and resources assigned to the NRO and served as the senior advisor to the DNRO on all military matters.

May 7, 2026
Doors open at 11:00am
Lunch Served at 11:30am
Speaker Remarks from 12:00-1:00pm

IMPORTANT: This event is closed to the media.

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors!

DaytonDefense Chalet at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

You're invited to the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Chalet!

DaytonDefense is offering chalet packages and individual tickets for purchase. Come enjoy the Air Show with the DaytonDefense community and our friends and families. We hope you can attend!

Chalet Date: June 14, 2026

Gates Open: 9:00 AM

Flying Show: Flying will start around 11:15 AM

Gates Close: 6:00 PM

Check back on the Air Show website for updates.

The Chalet features:

Private air-conditioned tent and restroom facilities.

Outdoor umbrella tables and seating provided for your comfort.

Front line viewing of all Air Show entertainment.

Parking and air-conditioned shuttle.

All-day dining including light breakfast, traditional summer picnic foods, a kid-friendly menu, and snacks.

Cold drinks, including soft drinks and beer and wine (alcohol for those 21+ only).

Ticket Prices:

Single Ticket:

DaytonDefense Member - $100

Non-Members - $115

Family Four-Pack (4 Tickets + 2 Parking Passes):

DaytonDefense Member - $325

Non-Members - $400

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors

DaytonDefense June Luncheon (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

DaytonDefense June Luncheon
Fireside Chat with Col. Marcus Starks and Col. Kenneth Stremmel

Moderated by Lt. Gen. (Retired) John F. "JT" Thompson

Colonel Marcus D. Starks is the Commander for the National Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) delivers foundational scientific and technical space intelligence empowering national leaders, joint force warfighters, and acquisition professionals to dominate in the space domain. The focus of the organization is evaluating capabilities, performance, limitations, and vulnerabilities of foreign space and counter-space systems.

Col Starks was commissioned through the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He is a career Intelligence Officer with numerous staff and operational assignments supporting airborne, afloat, and expeditionary Naval units. Recent milestone and leadership assignments include Officer in Charge of the Maritime Liaison Unit, Latin America in Miami, FL and Officer in Charge of the Naval Information Forces Reserve Region, Mid Atlantic in Norfolk, VA. Colonel Starks also served as the Director of Intelligence, CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TEN in Norfolk, VA and the Director of Intelligence and Information Operations, for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command in Little Creek, VA. Col Starks’ final assignment in the Navy was the Director of Intelligence and Information Operations, at Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command in Norfolk, VA. Prior to his current assignment, Col Starks served as the Chief of Staff for Intelligence (SF/S2), Headquarters U.S. Space Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

Col. Kenneth A. Stremmel is the Commander, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He commands the U.S. Air Force’s sole service intelligence center, comprised of four operational groups, five directorates, 17 squadrons, and nearly 3,800 military, civilians, and contractors globally. He executes a $747 million operational budget and oversees a $1.8 billion center responsible for producing scientific and technical intelligence to inform policymakers, acquisition programs, and operational warfighters.

Col. Stremmel received his commission in 2000 from the United States Air Force Academy. A career intelligence officer, he commanded at the group and squadron levels, served as the Deputy Director of the White House Situation Room, and was a distinguished graduate and instructor at the United States Air Force Weapons School. Col. Stremmel deployed during initial phases of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector.

Prior to his current position, Col. Stremmel was the Director of Intelligence, Ninth Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

June 25, 2026
Doors open at 11:00am
Lunch Served at 11:30am
Speaker Remarks from 12:00-1:00pm

IMPORTANT: This event is closed to the media.

Thank you to our 2026 DaytonDefense Sponsors!