Lt. Gen. John Thompson, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (L), passes guidon to Brig. Gen. Michael Schmidt (R) during an April 8 change of leadership ceremony. Schmidt is the new Program Executive Officer for the Fighters and Bombers Directorate and is responsible for the development, production, fielding, sustainment and modernization of fighters and bombers throughout the Air Force fleet. In addition he is also responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the F-35 System Program Office. (U.S. Air Force photo / Michelle Gigante)