The Air Force recently asked one of its noncommissioned officers to stand up an expeditionary squadron—no sweat. TSgt. Lisa Bitton, a 13-year veteran, pulled together the makings for a new operations support squadron at Bagram AB, Afghanistan. Bitton deployed to Bagram from Minot AFB, N.D., where she serves as an aviation resource manager, two weeks ahead of the rest of the other unit members. She credits other airmen at Bagram with helping her arrange the location, communications, supplies, and vehicles necessary for the OSS to function. Bagram activated the unit to handle increased flight operations.
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.