Double Elimination Playoffs Update

Dec 08, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

We are excited to announce that we will be implementing the Double Elimination Playoff Model at all official FIRST Robotics Competition Events for the 2023 season.

FIRST Choice: Deadline Update

Nov 30, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Senior Kit of Parts Manager

We’re announcing a shift in the payment deadline for inclusion in FIRST Choice Round 1 out a day to Friday, December 2 at 4pm (Eastern)! FIRST® Choice now closes Friday, December 2 at 4pm Eastern (but orders are only processed for teams that have secured registration payment by this deadline). 

FIRST Mentor Network: Matching Mentors with Teams for Success

Nov 29, 2022 Written by Natalie Turcotte, Sr. Manager, Systems and Training

As teams get into the swing of the season, they might need additional help and expertise. The FIRST® Mentor Network sponsored by NI is here to help.  The community platform provides new and returning FIRST teams access to passionate, engaged mentors, while giving mentors the opportunity to use their unique skill sets and have meaningful involvement with one or more teams. The platform is available to participants in the US and Canada*.

2023 Season Updates

Nov 17, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

FIRST Choice opening reminder, and updates to the 2023 China Regional and Bumper Rules. 

Tim Cook Joins FIRST® Founder Dean Kamen and Student Robotics Teams to Advance STEM Education for Youth

Youth-Serving STEM Education Nonprofit FIRST, a Robotics Community that Prepares Young People for the Future, along with Event Chairs Dean Kamen, will.i.am, Zem Joaquin, and Marc Hodosh, Hosts Sixth Annual FIRST Inspire Gala to Make STEM Education Programs More Widely Available to Students Throughout the World

 

FIRST Youth Protection

Nov 14, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

Safety is at the forefront of FIRST® participation. The FIRST Youth Protection Program provides all participants in FIRST programs information, guidelines, and procedures to create a safe environment for our student participants. The information below contains key components of the FIRST Youth Protection Program that all adults and youth – especially mentors and event volunteers – should be aware of while participating in FIRST programs.

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This page is intended to provide information to volunteers who have been assigned to a role at FIRST Championship.  Volunteers can also reference the Championship Volunteer Role Descriptions for FIRST Robotics Competition for an overview of their specific role responsibilities.

 

Register to Volunteer 

 

If you have not been assigned yet, please wait to receive your assignment information. If you have not applied yet, please click the button above and register as a volunteer!

Applications to volunteer for 2025 FIRST Championship are accepted through the dashboard through early April. Anyone who would like to volunteer and has not applied, can still volunteer as a walk-on volunteer at the event. Volunteers interested can go to the registration desk to sign up to be a Walk-On Volunteer. 

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FIRST Robotics Competition Championship Volunteer Specifics

Volunteers can also view the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship webpage for details being shared with teams. Volunteers can reference the FIRST Robotics Competition Public Schedule (coming soon) for exact timing for this season and schedules will also be available on the FIRST Championship website and in the Championship App. 

Please see below for tentative report times by role as well as other details pertinent to that role. This information is from 2024 and will be updated closer to the event for the 2025 Season. Please note that fields may run late so exact end times may vary. 

Field Volunteers

  • Field assignments will be sent the weekend before the Championship event. If you have a preference, let us know but we cannot guarantee assignments.
Emcees & Game Announcers
  • The following hours are the report times for Emcees & Game Announcers. A more detailed schedule with field assignments be sent to assigned Emcees & Game Announcers:
    • Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (optional)
    • Thursday: 7:40 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Field Supervisors & Field Resetters
  • Field Resetters should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Field Supervisor. Field Supervisors are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Field Resetters & Field Supervisors: 
    • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • ​ A Field Supervisor Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:30pm. Field Supervisors should report to the meeting and then their assigned field. 
    • Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
Lead Queuers & Queuers
  • Queuers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator & Lead Queuers. Lead Queuers are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Lead Queuers and Queuers:
    • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM 
      • A Lead Queuer Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:00 PM. Lead Queuers should report to the meeting and then their assigned field.
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:45 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Lead Queuers will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
Referees & Official Scorers
  • Referees & Official Scorers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Head Referee.
  • Referees are welcome to bring their own Referee Shirt if they wish. Otherwise, one will be provided for use while at the event. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Referees:
    • Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      • A Referee Training will take place in Room 381A from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Referees picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
  • The following hours are the report times for Official Scorers: (coming soon)
Scorekeepers
  • Scorekeepers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
  • The following hours are the report times for Scorekeepers
    • Wednesday: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • A Scorekeeper meeting will be held on the Johnson Field at 3:30 PM. 
    • Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
Vivid Radio Attendants
  • Field Vivid Radio Attendants should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator. The following hours are the report times for Field Vivid Radio Attendants: 
    • Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM​
    • Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
  • Practice Field Vivid Radio Attendants should report to their assigned Practice Field and check in each day with the FTA. The following hours are the report times for Practice Field Vivid Radio Attendants: 
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM 
Webcast Operators
  • Webcast Operators should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
  • The following hours are the report times for Webcast Operators:
    • Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • A Webcast Operator meeting will be held on Galileo Field at 2:00 PM.
    • Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:45 AM - 12:30 PM  

Pit Volunteers 

  • Division assignments will be sent the weekend before the Championship event. If you have a preference, let us know but we cannot guarantee assignments.
Control System Advisors (CSA)
  • CSAs should report to the NI Booth in the Robot Service Center and check in each day with the Lead CSA. 
  • CSAs should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site (please ask the Pit Volunteer Coordinator if you need one)
  • The following hours are the report times for CSAs:
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants
  • Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants should report to their assigned Pit Location (Hall A or E) in the back by the loading docks (look for the hanging signs). 
  • The following hours are the report times for Machine Shop Attendants:
    • Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      • Please note that on Saturday the Machine Shops & Spare Parts are only open in Hall E as the ones in Hall A close Friday night. 
Practice Field Volunteers
  • Practice Field Volunteers should report to their assigned Practice Field and check in each day with the Practice Field FTAs. 
  • The following hours are the report times for the Practice Field:
    • Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM
      • We encourage volunteers to eat lunch before arriving for their shift. The volunteer cafe opens at 11am for lunch. 
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
    • Saturday: Closed
  • Please note that the Practice Field does not close during lunch but all volunteers will be given an opportunity to eat by rotating volunteers.
Robot Inspectors, Inspection Managers, and Lead Robot Inspectors
  • Robot Inspectors should report to their assigned Inspection Station and check in each day with their Inspection Manager and Lead Robot Inspector.
  • Robot Inspectors should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site.
  • The following hours are the report times:
    • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
      • An LRI Meeting will be held between the Galileo & Hopper Fields at 9:00 AM.
      • An Inspection Manager Meeting will be held at the Johnson Inspection Station at 9:00 AM.
      • A Robot Inspector Meeting will be held between the Galileo & Hopper Fields at 9:30 AM. Robot Inspectors should report to the meeting and then the assigned division. 
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Judges, Judge Advisors, FIRST Impact Award Judges, and Judge Advisor Assistants

  • Judges
    • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • an optional Judge Networking session will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday: Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. Judges should report to the division field reserved seating by 8:15 AM. During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
    • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring it. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.
    • If you have not already done so this season, please complete the required General Judge Training within the FIRST Dashboard. To complete testing:
      • Login to the FIRST Dashboard
      • Navigate to the Volunteer Registration Tab
      • Click the Roles Missing Certification tab and click on “Review Outstanding Tasks”, then click the Resolve button. This will bring you directly to the training site. Alternately, you may also click on the Trainings/Certification button.
      • From there, you will be able to access the required trainings (General Judge Training)
  • Judge Advisors
    • The following hours are the report times for Judges Advisors:
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • an optional Judge Networking session will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday: Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
  • FIRST Impact Award Judges
    • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
      • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • an optional Judge Networking session will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday: Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
    • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring it. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.
  • Judge Advisor Assistants
    • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
      • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • an optional Judge Networking session will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday: Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.

Other Volunteer Roles

 

Load-In/ Out Crew & Ship Desk Attendants 
  • Load-In / Out Crew & Ship Desk Attendants should report to the Hall A loading dock doors (indicated with the yellow star) and check in with the FIRST Robotics Competition Logistics Specialist. 

  • The report times for the Load-In Crew is:
    • Wednesday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    • Wednesday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • The report times for the Load-Out Crew is:
    • Saturday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    • Saturday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • The report time for Ship Desk Attendants is 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Radio Room Volunteers
  • Radio Room Volunteers should report to the Radio Room (Ticker Office Located in front side of Hall A) and ask for Nick from SEI. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Radio Room Volunteers. If you were assigned a different shift (1/2 day shift) please report at your assigned time.
    • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Quiet Room Attendants
  • The Quiet Room is located on the 3rd floor in 372F
  • Volunteers are assigned to half day shifts which are 7:45am - 12:30pm and 12pm - close.
  • The Quiet Room hours are:
    • Wednesday: 8 AM - 7 PM
    • Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
    • Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
    • Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM 
 
Special Ops
  • Special Ops volunteers should report to the Information Booth on the first floor of the GRB and check in with the Special Ops Volunteer Coordinators at their assigned days and times.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What should I do if my plans change, and I can no longer volunteer?

Email us as soon as possible so we can make a contingency plan. It’s okay to let us know than you can no longer volunteer. We would prefer to know so we can properly staff the event.

I don’t like the assignment that I received; can I switch?

It depends, please reach out to us so we can discuss options.

I don’t like the field / division assignment that I received; can I switch?

Please show up to the field / division in which you were assigned. If you would like to make a switch, talk to your Volunteer Coordinator on site when you arrive. Swaps will be handled on site starting Wednesday mid-day for Pits and Thursday mid-day for fields so we can ensure all divisions are staffed.

Can I fill more than one role? How does that work? (e.g. Robot Inspector/ Judging)

Yes, you can, and we would love if you did! Some roles are easier to accommodate but please connect with us for details.

What will I get when I check in on site?

Volunteers will be provided a name badge, a volunteer shirt, and gift.

Can I volunteer just one day or only in the mornings

It depends what role you are looking to fill. For all field roles, we prefer volunteers to be available Thursday – Saturday (and preferably also Wednesday afternoon). Some pit roles and other volunteer roles may allow you to volunteer for half a day or a full day. Please email us for more information.

Why did my friend get assigned already and I didn’t?

First, confirm that you have completed the Youth Protection Screening. If you have, we prioritize assignments for volunteers who are available 3 or 4 days before assigning volunteers who have limited availability. Thank you for being patient as we work through assignments.

General FIRST Championship Volunteer Information

Volunteers can reference the Volunteer Event Guide (coming soon) for general volunteer information applicable to all programs. ​

Volunteer Orientation Webinar

Information Coming Soon!

Badging, On-Site Registration, and Hotels

Coming Soon!

 

Volunteer Registration 

Information coming soon:

Date:

Open:

Close:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

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Friday, April 18, 2025

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

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Do I still have to register to attend if I am not using the FIRST Championship Hotel Accommodations?

Yes, all attendees have to use the badging system to register for the event. All attendees are required to have a badge while on site. Badging is included in the hotel email. Please complete this prior to arriving to expedite badging on site. These emails will begin being sent to assigned volunteers in January. 

Do I have to stay at a hotel that is part of the FIRST Championship Hotel Accommodations?

No, the hotel program is provided as an option for both volunteers and teams.

When will I receive information on registering and reserving a hotel?

Coming Soon!

Parking 

Information Coming Soon!

Meals and Breaks

  • Meals will be provided to volunteers during the shifts they are volunteering for. Please select meals you will be eating when you register to help us with planning number of meals. 
    • You can update your meal preferences until you check-in at the event. Please make sure this information is accurate as your volunteer schedule may have changed from your initial assignment. It is also important so FIRST can ensure food is available and ready for those who are volunteering. 
  • Please note that information on Dietary Restrictions must be entered when you complete registration as part of badging for the event.
  • Some snacks are provided however accommodations can be made for dietary considerations.

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Volunteer Café 

The Volunteer Café is where volunteers can get meals on the days they volunteer. FIRST is charged for each meal that a volunteer registers for regardless of whether you come to the Café for that meal. Therefore, it is incredibly important to only register for those meals you plan to eat. 

Snacks

Snacks will be available to volunteers at the snack shop in Volunteer Central. Bags will be provided to fill with a variety of snacks to take to your volunteer post for the day or the week. The snack shop will be open during event hours.

When do I get breaks?

There is no set break schedule but if you need a short break, please let your Volunteer Coordinator or Lead Volunteer know so they can accommodate. Lunch breaks are provided each day and are roughly an hour and half (pending any field delays).

What if I need to go to a meeting or attend a conference or the Dean’s List Lunch?

If any of these apply, please let us know so that we can make a note and ensure that there is coverage. On site, we ask you to also let your Volunteer Coordinator or Lead Volunteer know prior to leaving.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable Closed Toed Shoes
  • Refillable Water Bottle
    • please note that water refill stations are only located on the 3rd floor but there will be drinks available within the FIRST Robotics Competition area
  • Safety Glasses (if you do not have any, some will be provided for volunteers)
  • Portable Phone Charger (optional)
  • Tiara for Tiara Friday (optional)

Accessibility 

  • FIRST is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and as such, FIRST strives to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities that request accommodation. If a volunteer needs an accommodation for an event, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator prior to the event so they can help ensure an accommodation is available and that the role is the right fit. Accommodations are determined reasonable given they do not create an undue hardship or cause safety concerns.
  • Accessible Seating -  Accessible seating is available for all fields. If your team needs accessible seating, please indicate this when you register for badging to help us with planning. There will be space for the person in need plus up to 3 additional members from their team. Due to space constraints, most of the team will need to sit in the reserved stands behind the accessible seating. If a student is the one in need, we ask that at least 1 adult sits in the reserved area.
    • Please be aware that anyone sitting in the Accessible Seating area must wear safety glasses. Please see a volunteer for directions to seating. 
  • Gender Neutral Bathrooms - Gender neutral bathrooms will be available as shown in the layout above as well as layouts on the FIRST Championship website.
  • Nursing Room - A Nursing Room is located coming soon. This amenity offers a clean and comfortable room for traveling mothers to nurse, use a breast pump or care for young children. The Nursing Room features a table and  comfortable seating. Please bring all supplies to effectively sanitize and disinfect this space before and after each use. 
  • Prayer Rooms - There will be two prayer rooms available for anyone wishing to observe religious practice onsite during event hours. Prayer rooms are located coming soon.
  • Quiet Room - A Quiet Room will be available for those participants who need a quiet space to de-stress and take a break from the business of the competition. The Quiet Room location is coming soon.
    • ​If you would like to donate items (things like playing cards, board games, stress balls, puzzles) for the room, please bring then to the Quiet Room.
    • The Quiet Room hours are:
      • Wednesday: 8 AM - 7 PM
      • Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
      • Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
      • Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM 

Other Information

If you are an international volunteer and in need of a support letter to accompany your visa application, please fill out this webform with your contact information and volunteer position.

If you are a volunteer and in need of a volunteer letter to provide to your employer, please reach out to Volunteer@firstinspires.org.

Other Questions? Contact Us

 

 

Pete Diaz

Pete Diaz
Chief Information Officer, FIRST®

Pete Diaz is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of FIRST, the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM through hands-on, PreK-12 classroom and afterschool robotics-based STEM programs. He joined FIRST in 2022 and is responsible for innovation and operations in information technology across the organization. He brings over 25 years of technology and leadership experience with a passion for solving business problems through the application of innovative technologies and processes. As CIO he is responsible for all aspects of FIRST’s Technology organization, which includes solutions delivery, software development, project management, infrastructure, and process improvement.

During his career, Pete has served in a variety of leadership and technology consulting roles at organizations such as Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH), Berkshire Hathaway, Ryder, Carnival Cruise Lines, JM Family Enterprises, Castle Group and MasTec. Prior to moving into leadership positions, he served in several roles such as Help Desk Analyst, Business Analyst, System Administrator, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Technical Architect, and Solutions Architect. These collective experiences have provided a strong basis to drive technical transformations which allowed the organizations he has served to innovate, scale, and increase efficiency.

Pete’s passion for the mission of FIRST started over 10 years ago as a mentor for his daughter’s FIRST LEGO League team. Over the years he has volunteered across all three FIRST programs, serving in roles such as coach, mentor, judge, FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA), and Dean’s List reviewer. He strongly believes in the mission and impacts of FIRST, having witnessed the amazing growth of children in FIRST, including his own daughters.

Pete is a native of Miami, Florida, and is based in South Florida, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University (FIU) in Management Information Systems (MIS).

 

Janet C. Wolfenbarger

General Janet Wolfenbarger, U.S. Air Force, Retired
FIRST Board of Directors
Former Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

General Janet Wolfenbarger served as Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 2012-2015. The command employed some 80,000 people and managed $60 billion annually, executing the critical mission of warfighter support through leading-edge science and technology, cradle-to-grave life cycle weapon systems management, world-class developmental test and evaluation, and world-class depot maintenance and supply chain management.

General Wolfenbarger was commissioned in 1980 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and began her career in acquisition as an engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The general held several positions in the F-22 System Program Office at Wright-Patterson AFB, served as the F-22 Lead Program Element Monitor at the Pentagon, and was the B-2 System Program Director for the Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. She commanded ASC's C-17 Systems Group, Mobility Systems Wing. She was the Service's Director of the Air Force Acquisition Center of Excellence at the Pentagon, then served as Director of the Headquarters AFMC Intelligence and Requirements Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB. She served as AFMC Vice Commander from December 2009 to September 2011. Prior to her final assignment as AFMC Commander, General Wolfenbarger was the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

After her retirement from the Air Force in 2015, General Wolfenbarger was elected to serve on the board of directors for AECOM (2015-Present) and KPMG (2018-Present). She served as the Chair, Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services from 2016-2021. She was also elected to serve as a Trustee of the US Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation (2016-Present) and as a member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation (2020-Present).

General Wolfenbarger is a member of the FIRST Board of Directors.

Digital Animation Award, Award Update, and Video Request

Nov 10, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

Submissions are now open for the Digital Animation Award! Also included: a sneak peak of the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition medallions and information about how your team can get featured at an event this season.