The center is responsible for total life cycle management for aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile combat support systems.

Previously she served as military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.

Shipton also served as the deputy director and commander of the Space Force Element to the National Reconnaissance Office.

[5] In June 2022, Shipton was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.

[6][7] In May 2023, she was nominated for assignment as commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.