This episode of The Contracting Experience features Shane Boulware, Program Manager, for Airborne Warning and Control System E-3 Modernization Branch, Hanscom Air Force Base. In addition to his full-time civilian job, Boulware is also a reservist in the contracting career field at the Defense Contract Management Agency, National Capital Region. Boulware offers insights into the similarities and differences between the two career fields and emphasizes the importance of their collaboration for mission success. Additionally, he talks about the critical nature of teamwork and communication between program managers and contracting professionals, illustrating how joint efforts drive innovation and efficiency in defense projects.Acronyms:AAF – Adaptive Acquisition FrameworkAFLCMC – Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterAFFARS – Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementAWACS – Airborne Warning and Control SystemCO – Contracting OfficerDFARS – Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementFAR – Federal Acquisition RegulationFM – Financial ManagementJA – Judge AdvocatePGI – Procedures, Guidance, and InformationPM – Program ManagementIf you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.Register at https://www.dvidshub.net/ to access transcripts of the podcast.