![]() Q: If you could pick one day during your Air Force career that has been the most memorable or stands out, what would it be and why? A: While it seems like an obvious answer, I would say the turning point in my career came on Sept. As for my immediate and day-to-day surroundings, I hope to be remembered as a strong technical presence in AFMC’s front office. Q: What legacy do you hope to be remembered for as AFMC executive director? A: My hope is that I’ve left a lasting impression through the emphasis placed on developing civilians to become senior leaders, and also through the work accomplished to form a solid partnership with the union - with a nod to how this greatly benefits the Air Force. By far one of the biggest obstacles we face right now is transitioning from a growing organization focused on recruiting the best and brightest to a shrinking organization working hard to retain our best and brightest. ![]() Q: What are some of the challenges you’ve faced during your time here at AFMC? A: It goes without saying that with every success there’s also a challenge. Establishing this as part of the job ensured bringing consistency and better value to the use of taxpayer dollars. This calls for the management oversight of AFMC’s entire services portfolio - that’s about 42 percent of the Air Force budget. As the command’s executive director, I also serve as AFMC’s Service Contracting Advocate. Excerpts from the interview with Butler follow: Q: What would you say have been some of the greatest command accomplishments during your time here as executive director? A: Some of AFMC’s top accomplishments during my tenure include establishing a robust civilian development program to create future Air Force senior leaders improving relations with the union increasing our investments in small business and, implementing a major command reorganization that focused on the life cycle management of programs. “When I got word that I earned this award, I was just surprised and amazed by this recognition,” he said. His most recent honor includes the 2011 Distinguished Executive Presidential Rank Award, an award specifically for Senior Executive Service members who achieve ex-traordinary results. Butler also served in the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 46th Test Wing, where he was known for his hands-on expertise in electro-optical and radar guided weapons. He served as the Deputy Program Director for the F-22 and the Technical Director for most of the Air Force’s munitions inventory, including the Joint Direct Attack Munition. After Butler’s first assignment at the 3246th Test Wing at Eglin, he continued to subsequent assignments that ranged from developing precision guided weapons to senior advisory roles in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. As the AFMC executive director, he provides counsel on a variety of topics ranging from acquisition to science and engineering, and deals with union issues. “In the future, I hope to teach, lead local Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities and even provide some form of technical consulting.” Butler became the command’s most senior civilian leader in September 2008. “I will enjoy spending time with my family in Florida,” Butler said. Born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Butler attended Choctawhatchee High School and the University of Florida. ![]() Steve Butler will retire from his post as Air Force Materiel Command’s executive director June 28 and return once more to Fort Walton Beach. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - After a 35-year career that be-gan as a flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Dr.
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