| Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of AFMC roles and responsibilities in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, highlighting its critical role in strengthening allied interoperability and security cooperation. We will break down the DAF organizational structure governing the program, define interagency roles, and highlight interrelationships between the Defense Security Cooperation Agency; Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA); Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ); AFMC; and AFLCMC. Additionally, we will look at sales trends in Foreign Military Sales.
Mr. Shawn Lyman is the Deputy Director, Air Force Security Assistance & Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Mr. Lyman is directly responsible for day-to-day business and providing advice and support to the AFSAC Director. He delivers direction, leadership, and management of the Air Force $230+ billion security assistance portfolio supporting foreign military sales to 115+ international partner countries in support of our National Defense Strategy. He also serves as the directorate senior civilian leader responsible for management and mentoring of over 700 civilian and military personnel.
Prior to joining AFSAC, Mr. Lyman was the lead for Digital Product Support in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Logistics and Product Support. His responsibility included oversight and integration of the Air Force digital transformation efforts. Previous assignments included Director of Logistics positions in Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate and Fighters and Bombers Directorate. Mr. Lyman served as the Product Support Manager (PSM), Helicopter Program Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
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Sincerely, Jon “Tom” Graves, DPAAS President
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