Episode 22: Congratulations to James Tipton of the B-1 program office for being named one of the 2020 Gears of Government President's Award winners

Welcome back for another episode of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Leadership Log podcast. This week we celebrate one of our own. James Tipton is the lead engineer for three B-1 ACAT III programs, and the software sustainment program at AFLCMC’s B-1 program office located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He was recently honored as a recipient of the 2020 Gears of Government President's Award for his innovative approach to the Air Force's B-1 Bomber modernization and sustainment activities. The Gears of Government Awards are designed to drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, which ultimately provides the federal workforce with tools and ideas to better serve the American people. The individuals and teams recognized exemplify the hard work and innovation essential to achieving the President’s vision for a modern, effective government. Award recipients embody the values of mission, service, and stewardship, and their stories display the impact public servants are making across the government. Lt. Col. Timothy Jackson is the B-1 System Program Office deputy director. He remarked about the importance of Tipton’s work. He said, "The B-1 is one of the backbones that Air Force Global Strike Command relies on every single day to continue meeting the National Defense Strategy. Individual contributors like Mr. Tipton who consistently go the extra mile and demonstrate daily dedication supporting the warfighter, are the keystones that keep the weapon system doing what the Air Force needs it to do to protect every American's civil liberty." "I'm honored to be recognized for this prestigious award," said Tipton. "This achievement I believe is really a reflection of the dedication and hard work across the B-1 division." For more information on all things related to AFLCMC visit our website at: https://www.aflcmc.af.mil. Follow and like us on our social media channels for the latest information and news from programs across the center.  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aflcmcofficial Twitter: @AFLCMCofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFLCMCofficial Instagram: @aflcmcofficial  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpbkmBDlq05aBqPYvcze3A History Office Twitter: @airpowercradle