Gen. Dale R. White addressed attendees on the first day of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, on July 27, 2026. As the Director of Critical Major Weapon Systems, White explained the role of the direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) to those gathered at the event.
White, who reports directly to the Secretary of the Air Force, serves as the DRPM to the Deputy Secretary of War. In this capacity, he is responsible for weapon systems critical to national security, including the Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the B-21 and F-47 families of systems, and Air Force One. The total value of the portfolio he manages approaches $250 billion.
In addition to his role as DRPM, White serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force regarding all acquisition matters.
The LCID event is currently in its tenth year. This three-day event includes a series of speakers, expert panels, vendor booths, and Acquisition and Small Business alleys.
During the event, AFLCMC’s Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and other leaders participate in strategic business meetings. The Acquisition and Small Business Alleys provide program offices an opportunity to showcase recent technologies and successes while discussing challenges with industry partners.
The event features a full slate of speakers and opportunities for industry engagement through various alleys and booths.
