Throughout his nearly three-decade career in federal government, Beauchamp has been at the forefront of several pivotal moments at the Pentagon — from the boom of commercial…

Orozco will serve as acting CIO while the department searches for a replacement for Venice Goodwine, who is exiting her role at the end of the week.

Troy Meink also told lawmakers that the Department of the Air Force must move faster on innovating new technologies.

During her tenure, Goodwine led several initiatives focused on developing and experimenting with emerging AI capabilities.

The Department of the Navy is slated to release new standards for implementing zero-trust controls for operational technology in the coming weeks.

Planning for several ongoing reorganization efforts is now on hold until the Department of the Air Force receives new Senate-confirmed leadership.

Davenport will take over responsibilities from acting CDAO Chandra Donelson.

Winston Beauchamp has been tapped as the new director of security, special program oversight and information protection within the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Known as CLARA, the tool looks to increase visibility and overall understanding of the department's AI-related initiatives.

Leaders at the Pentagon have repeatedly stressed that continuing resolutions negatively impact the department’s plans to maintain readiness and introduce new warfighting technologies.