USAF consolidates some acquisition program offices into mission-focused groups

The Air Force is sweeping some of the offices that oversee its acquisition programs into groups with similar missions, part of an effort that aligns with—but also predates—recent acquisition-reform guidance issued by the defense secretary.On Thursday, service officials revealed the first five of the new groups and the "portfolio acquisition executives" who will run them:Command, control, communications, and battle management: Maj. Gen. Luke CropseyFighters and advanced aircraft: Col.