Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris, is the Commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The center is responsible for total life cycle management for aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile combat support systems. The center employs more than 28,000 people and has a budget of approximately $304 billion.
The general also serves as the Program Executive Officer for the Rapid Sustainment Office, organized under AFLCMC and is responsible for finding ways to save money and improve efficiencies in the sustainment of aircraft and other weapon systems throughout the Air Force fleet. RSO focus areas include robotics and automation, advanced manufacturing and condition-based maintenance plus.
Lt. Gen. Morris was commissioned through the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1988. He has held a number of key acquisition and sustainment positions on Air Force space and weapons systems, staff positions on the Air and Joint Staffs and commander positions at the squadron, group, wing, and center levels. He commanded the Defense Contract Management Agency in Kuwait City and has served as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Director of the Armament Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin AFB, Florida.
Prior to assuming his current position, Lt. Gen. Morris was Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science, Engineering Mechanics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1992 Master of Science, Systems Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
1993 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2000 Master of Science, Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2006 Master of Science, National Security Strategy, National War College, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1988–February 1989, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance Air Force Base, Okla.
2. February 1989–April 1992, Program Manager, Peacekeeper Rail Garrison System Program Office, Ballistic Missile Office, Norton AFB, Calif.
3. April 1992–October 1992, Acquisition Planning and Program Manager, National Launch System Joint Program Office, Ballistic Missile Office, Norton AFB, Calif.
4. October 1992–July 1993, Executive Officer, National Launch System Joint Program Office, Ballistic Missile Office, Norton AFB, Calif.
5. July 1993–January 1995, F100 Integrated Logistical Program Manager, San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Kelly AFB, Texas
6. January 1995–May 1996, Aide De Camp, San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Kelly AFB, Texas
7. May 1996–May 1998, Chief, Fighter/Bomber Engine Section, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
8. May 1998–August 1999, Chief, Propulsion Analysis and Modification Management Section, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
9. August 1999–June 2000, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
10. June 2000–June 2001, Chief, Congressional Actions, Program Integration Division, Directorate of Global Power Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Washington, D.C.
11. June 2001–June 2002, F-22 Program Element Monitor, Air Superiority Division, Directorate of Global Power Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Washington, D.C.
12. June 2002–June 2003, Branch Chief, F-22 Program Element Monitor, Air Superiority Division, Directorate of Global Power Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Washington, D.C.
13. June 2003–August 2005, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency, Northrop Grumman Baltimore, Linthicum, Md.
14. August 2005–June 2006, Student, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
15. June 2006–September 2008, Lead ISR/C2 Weapon Systems Analyst, Capabilities and Acquisition Division, Joint Staff (J-8), Washington, D.C.
16. September 2008–May 2009, Deputy Division Chief, Capabilities and Acquisition Division, Joint Staff (J-8), Washington, D.C.
17. May 2009–July 2010, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency – Middle East, Kuwait City
18. July 2010–June 2011, Vice Commander, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah
19. June 2011–July 2012, Director, Aerospace Sustainment Directorate, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah
20. July 2012–September 2012, KC-46 Director of Program Control, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
21. October 2012–October 2013, SML, KC-46 System Program Manager, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
22. October 2013–April 2015, Director, Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
23. April 2015–October 2017, Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Director, Armament Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin AFB, Fla.
24. October 2017–August 2020, Commander, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Strategic Systems, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
25. September 2020–present, Commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Rapid Sustainment Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2006–September 2008, Lead ISR/C2 Weapon Systems Analyst, Capabilities and Acquisition Division, Joint Staff (J-8), Washington, D.C., as a lieutenant colonel
2. September 2008–May 2009, Deputy Division Chief, Capabilities and Acquisition Division, Joint Staff (J-8), Washington, D.C., as a colonel
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant June 1, 1988
First Lieutenant June 1, 1990
Captain June 1, 1992
Major July 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2003
Colonel July 1, 2008
Brigadier General Jan. 17, 2014
Major General Oct. 2, 2017
Lieutenant General Sept. 3, 2020
(Current as of October 2020)