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July 30, 2020AFWERX named to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
        This recognition honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. 

    July 26, 2020625th Strategic Operations Squadron installs new virtual trainer
        The ceremony was held to celebrate the installation and operation of a new Air Launch Control System virtual trainer. 

    July 22, 2020Air Force hits key milestones with commercial IT
        In June, the Enterprise IT-as-a-Service Integrated Program Office, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., began migrating users at a number of military installations to commercially available networks provided by both AT&T and Microsoft. 

    July 22, 2020AFSEC full speed ahead with virtual return to teaching
        With in-resident courses cancelled, the Safety Center needed to implement some changes to the courseware and the platform used to facilitate Air Force safety training needs as quickly as possible. Accepting the challenges head on, the Training & Force Development Division adapted and overcame the 

    July 15, 2020JB San Antonio environmental program takes off with UAS technology
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Unmanned Aerial System project was initiated in late 2019. Then, in March of this year, the Air Force presented a $3 million Small Business Innovation Research Program award for the project. 

    July 14, 2020Revolutionizing Aircrew training through virtual reality
        The Virtual Reality Procedures Trainer, released during a milestone demonstration of its capabilities on July 7 at StrikeWerx in Bossier City, Louisiana, may even change the entire Air Force bomber community’s approach to training. 

    July 13, 2020Optimize aviation fuel? The Air Force wants your ideas
        In partnership with AFWERX, Air Force Operational Energy has launched an Airmen Powered by Innovation Challenge to solicit ideas on how to optimize aviation fuel for the Air Force, enabling greater combat capability, range and more efficient operations. 

    July 9, 2020Air Force Chief Data Office announces first Datathon
        For the first Datathon, the Chief Data Office is teaming with AFWERX and the USAF-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator to focus on C-17 Globemaster III aircrew scheduling optimization. 

    July 2, 2020Small businesses and research institutions “TeamUp” with AFWERX for flying car funding
        This event will provide an opportunity for America’s most innovative small businesses to collaborate with leading research institutions and universities to compete for the next round of the Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer Open Topic funding. 

    July 1, 2020ABMS moves ahead with second round of contract awards
        The goal of ABMS is to enable the Air Force and Space Force to operate together and as part of a joint team – connecting sensors, decision makers and weapons through a secure data network enabling rapid decision making and all-domain command and control 

    June 30, 2020Air Force announces Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference 2020
        The annual conference promotes dialogue between the Air Force, industry and academia to generate strategies and processes to leverage capabilities and overcome challenges in an increasingly digital world. 

    June 23, 2020Tanker Directorate team installs ADS-B Out on KC-135 fleet
        The ADS-B Out program was established to upgrade the KC-135 fleet with the next-generation transponder system that is critical for air traffic control’s visibility into their respective airspace. The system broadcasts the precise position and location of aircraft in real time, giving air traffic 

    June 18, 2020Vice Chief’s Challenge submission deadline extended
        The submission deadline for the Vice Chief’s Challenge has been extended to Aug. 7. 

    June 18, 2020AFRL machine learning and AI experts develop models for COVID-19 decision-making
        Experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory are applying explainable machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to develop thousands of models that could help federal, state and local decision-makers as they make re-opening decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    June 15, 2020AFRS releases Aim High mobile app
        The Aim High app is a comprehensive, intuitive recruiting tool powered by a data-rich, enterprise solution that helps the Air Force find elite Airmen, as well as guides recruits to discover their passions through intuitive, interactive means. 

    June 11, 2020AFCEC study gives new life to old chemical defense decon kits
        The Air Force Civil Engineer’s Readiness Lab recently determined more than 75,000 expired M295 decontamination kits used in chemical defense ensembles are still effective and can be used, saving the Air Force more than $2.3 million over a four-year period. 

    June 11, 2020Energy project powers Hill AFB resiliency
        AFCEC, in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency–Energy, awarded the contract to Energy Systems Group, the energy service company, in April 2018, for upgrades to 258 buildings, totaling six million square feet by incorporating seven energy conservation measure upgrades. 

    June 10, 2020Special tactics wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk
        Medical and Preservation of the force and family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field teamed up with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a way to monitor special tactics operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their 

    June 10, 2020Altus AFB innovation team design shared across service
        Due to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid response actions were required to mitigate the spread of the virus to ensure safe mission contributions. AFWERX, a community of Air Force innovators who strive to connect Airmen to solutions, requested Spark Cell centers across the Air Force to 

    June 9, 2020Little Rock AFB Airman sparks 3D printed innovation for C-130 fleet
        The Air Force empowers its Airmen to be innovative in order to outpace and outmaneuver adversaries by solving problems they encounter every day — it’s what allows the Air Force to move faster, smarter and maintain its competitive edge. 

    June 9, 2020Dyess AFB Airmen revolutionize C-130 maintenance
        Two maintainers in particular have led the initiative to make the 317th Maintenance Group’s VR lab an immersive, realistic and effective training environment. 

    June 8, 2020Air Force develops digital internship program for Total Force Airmen
        In an effort to create a more streamlined pipeline for digital talent inside the Air Force, the Department of Defense software community created a Digital Airmen Internship Program that kicked off in late May 2020 

    June 8, 2020AFMC digital campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process
        The goal of the campaign is to leverage modern digital capabilities to decrease the time it takes to move a weapon system from a concept into the hands of a warfighter, while providing the ability to adapt capabilities at speed to meet the requirements of today’s dynamic warfighting domain. 

    June 7, 2020Black box sheds light on night vision challenges for aircrew students
        A collaborative effort of the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron and Air Education and Training Command Aerospace Physiology Lead Command, the unaided night vision trainer, also known as an NV light bar, demonstrates how dark adaptation and various types of lighting enhance unaided night vision. 

    June 5, 2020AFWERX to host JADC2 demo event for government users, tech scouts
        AFWERX is scheduled to host a digital Joint All-Domain Command and Control prototyping demonstration event during the weeks of June 15 and 22. 

    June 3, 2020RPA Training Next transforms pipeline to competency-based construct
        Air Education and Training Command is integrating modern technology and innovative strategies in an effort to transform how remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators are developed through the RPA Training Next initiative. 

    June 2, 2020AFVentures Fellowship forges connections between military, Silicon Valley
        The inaugural AFVentures Fellowship brought together 21 Airmen to be trained in investment and risk management to strengthen their ability to develop and deliver essential capabilities to the Air Force’s mission from February 10 to March 20. 

    May 29, 2020AFGSC’s innovation hub ‘STRIKEWERX’ now open for business
        Originally planned to be an in-person grand opening earlier in the year, the event was held online with limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    May 28, 2020AFIMSC analytics tool expands, helps leaders prioritize investments
        Developed and launched by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in August 2018, the Installation Health Assessment analytics platform was initially designed to forecast facility and infrastructure funding requirements for Air Force bases. By April 

    May 28, 2020AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane
        This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a palletized munitions airdrop, which refers to the delivery of a large volume of air-launched weapons at any given time. 

    May 26, 2020BLUE: Cyber in Contested Domain
        As America's adversaries evolve, the Air Force has to be ready to withstand a digital 'sucker punch'. To mitigate this threat, cybersecurity is being integrated into the development of all new programs from the start. 

    May 26, 2020Travis AFB hosts virtual CSO event
        A CSO is a strategy used by the Department of Defense to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies or services that directly fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technological advances, according to a memorandum from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense. 

    May 20, 2020Air University, Arizona State University partner to transform online PME
        Air University partnered with Arizona State University, one of America’s leading public research universities with advanced learning and support systems, to transform the distance learning experience for Air Force officers and civilians worldwide. 

    May 12, 2020World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters
        Predicting aircraft tire wear is a complex, time-intensive phenomenon, highly dependent on multiple variables. Historically, testers focused on the structural integrity of a tire prior to fielding and use. However, the ability to quickly and accurately predict tire wear remained a challenge across 

    May 11, 2020AFLCMC Metal Technology Office augments production for aircraft parts
        The MTO, comprising a group of technical experts, works directly with field units who perform repairs to develop solutions using metals technology, or MT, and additive manufacturing technology, ensuring the units have what they need to be successful. 

    May 11, 2020Air Force Genetics Laboratory, DHA collaborate to further sequence SARS-CoV-2 code
        The molecular diagnostic lab at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is just one of a large group of collaborators working together to decipher the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Keesler AFB has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, academic 

    May 6, 2020Magellan mobility allocation planning app gets an upgrade
        Hosted on the Kessel Run platform, Magellan provides an electronic interface for operational planners to allocate mobility aircraft and their associated crews over several months, providing greater visibility and enabling them to de-conflict recurring missions and high-demand periods. 

    May 4, 202086th MXG: Expanding aeromedical evacuation capabilities
        The 86th Maintenance Group leads the charge for the C-130 Hercules community in procuring ion distribution units to ensure the safety of aircrews, passengers and Airmen working in and around the aircraft. 

    May 3, 2020A-10 continues operations after engineers assess battlefield repair
        Despite the challenge of teleworking, an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center team of engineers from the A-10 Division at Hill Air Force Base, Utah was formed to assess the damage. 

    April 30, 2020AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate granted patent for precision ballistic airdrop apparatus, method
        The patent was granted in August 2019 and the concept of this new design allows packages to be dropped from a high altitude while utilizing existing hardware in a new way. 

    April 24, 2020Dyess AFB to host virtual collider event
        A virtual collider event will be hosted by Dyess Air Force Base, April 28. 

    April 23, 2020Pilot study aims to save money, protect environment with fewer oil changes
        The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Environmental Quality Technical Support Branch is currently leading a pilot study that evaluates the use of a standardized oil testing service to provide enhanced analytics and, ideally, allow for longer oil use. 

    April 20, 2020Vertical wiper blades reduce aircraft drag, tests show
        Across the KC-135 fleet, blades are positioned horizontally on the windshield as part of the aircraft’s original 1950s design. However, as the understanding of aviation aerodynamics advanced, research indicated placing the wipers vertically when not in use could improve aerodynamic efficiency and 

    April 16, 2020AFIMSC geospatial tools help commanders manage COVID-19 risk
        Geospatial tools developed by the detachment’s GeoBase team are providing commanders with near real-time data detailing the spread of the disease in their areas of responsibility. Commanders are using this capability to make decisions to sustain mission readiness and help mitigate the threat of 

    April 14, 2020Agility Prime to hold virtual launch event
        During the week of 27 April, Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, will officially launch Agility Prime, the Air Force program to accelerate the growth of the transformative vertical flight market for subsequent government use. 

    April 12, 2020Travis AFB innovates PPE, helps DGMC fight spread of coronavirus
        David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center medics at Travis AFB contacted the base’s 60th Air Mobility Wing Phoenix Spark innovation cell, which quickly sprang into action prototyping and developing N95 mask covers and face shields for 3D printing to prolong the life cycle of certified N95 masks. 

    April 8, 2020Airmen, volunteers at Altus AFB unite to create masks to fight COVID-19
        ​After Secretary of Defense Mark Esper released new guidance on the use of cloth face coverings on April 5, more than 45 Airmen and dependents from the 97th Air Mobility Wing volunteered to quickly create and distribute face masks throughout the wing April 6 at Altus Air Force Base. 

    April 6, 2020419th Fighter Wing hosts F-35 virtual field trip
        During the virtual field trip, Silkey provided an overview of the aircraft’s capabilities to his online audience to include details on its stealth technology and how it gives pilots a significant advantage on the battlefield. 

    April 4, 2020AFRL, associates improve processes for fabricating aircraft engine inlet ducts
        Part of the Air Force 2030 Science and Technology strategy includes the deployment of low cost unmanned aerial systems in mass to assist in future near-peer engagements. To realize this vision, new manufacturing strategies need to be identified which can support the rapid manufacturing of high 

    April 3, 2020Special Instruments Training course instructors 3D-print medical supplies
        Instructors got the idea from Air Force Quarantine University, a public Facebook group for innovative learners to connect during the COVID-19 crisis, where they saw other organizations modeling and printing these supplies. 

    March 24, 2020AFRL team selected for Excellence in Tech Transfer Award
        Dr. Brian Simpson, 711 HPW sensory psychologist and one of the inventors of MMC along with Dr. James Kearns, 711 HPW program manager were selected for the successful technology transfer of MMC, which is a system invented to manage complex communication environments. 

    March 22, 2020Keesler AFB ensures cyber training continues online
        With the threat of COVID-19 impacting the health and well-being of the technical school students in training on Keesler Air Force Base, leadership has had to develop creative solutions to a unique problem. 

    March 18, 2020Scheduling training is about to get easier for C-17 crews
        The digital interface, which will start using live data March 20, enables planners to visualize flight schedules and generates recommended schedules for each crew member while taking into consideration required qualifications, crew rest and conflicting events. 

    March 17, 2020Fairchild AFB Airmen create maintenance vehicle of the future
        The base leases utility vans to service aircraft on the flightline, which get replaced every 20 years once they have reached their end of life. These vans, however, have a stripped interior, with the exception of the driver and passenger seats, and come without insulation. 

    March 14, 2020AFIMSC innovation project receives $3 million award
        The project uses drones and machine learning to revolutionize how the Air Force Civil Engineer Center collects data for its environmental mission. The initiative is powered by a partnership between AFIMSC, Air Force Innovation Hub Network (AFWERX) and Aerial Applications, a small business providing 

    March 13, 2020Air Force pivots to virtually connect defense innovators, announces ‘big bets’
        In the span of three days, the Air Force and its joint partners quickly pivoted to a one-day virtual mega-event including keynotes, presentations and collaborative engagements with more than 2000 on-line and small group attendees across the country from government, industry and academia in 

    March 11, 2020Kessel Run brings new software to Vermont ANG aircraft maintainers
        In the course of two weeks, Kessel Run personnel started with zero Mad Hatter users from the Vermont ANG and grew to 78 user accounts at the 158th Maintenance Group. Airmen were able to recover, service and launch aircraft entirely using Mad Hatter applications, resulting in 10 successful sorties 

    March 11, 2020Mountain Home AFB brings future faster with hand-held 3D scanner
        The 366th Maintenance Squadron acquired the HandySCAN 3D, a hand-held 3-D scanner in October 2019 and began training Airmen on the most efficient ways to use the scanner. 

    March 6, 2020Arkansas ANG Airman innovates damage assessment solutions and savings with GIS
        When an EF-1 tornado hit Fort Smith in May 2019, Ebbing Air National Guard Base was right along its path. With winds hitting an estimated peak of 105 mph, it was enough to uproot trees, tear off roofs and cause widespread damage across half the city. 

    March 3, 2020F-35A Lightning II store separation test completed ahead of schedule, under budget
        In addition to fulfilling the test requirements ahead of the original test schedule, the independent drive system within the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility at Arnold Air Force Base was returned to service in time for the test, providing a substantial cost 

    March 1, 2020Jet 87-173: Innovation keeps Air Force legend in the fight
        Many jets become legends for their heroic feats in battle, but they are unable to tell their stories as they experienced them. Legends never tell their own stories. 

    Feb. 29, 2020Synergy-centered maintenance key to F-35A reliability, high mission capability rates
        While there have been notable program-wide challenges with F-35A sustainment and the Autonomic Logistics Information System, improvements have been made with continuous system updates and more are in the works. 

    Feb. 29, 2020Patriot Express to begin routine flights to and from Guam
        The Patriot Express, also known as the “Rotator” or “Cat B flight”, is a Department of Defense contracted commercial charter flight which provides international support to travelers on official duty and their families. 

    Feb. 28, 2020Two teams tie to win Spark Tank 2020
        For the first time, two teams tied to as winners of the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 28. 

    Feb. 28, 2020Vice Chief’s Challenge is back — to save Airmen time
        That’s the intent of this year‘s Vice Chief’s Challenge, which will allow Airmen to pitch ideas and solve problems related to automation or elimination of menial tasks. 

    Feb. 26, 2020Air National Guard unit to launch AFWERX Spark Cell
        Earlier this month, the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada ANG, also known as the "High Rollers," became the newest unit with the creation of "Silver State Spark." 

    Feb. 25, 2020AFMC recognizes 2019 Small Business annual award winners
        Air Force Materiel Command has announced the 2019 AFMC Small Business annual award winners. All of the winners and nominees evidenced a strong commitment to achieving mission needs with innovative small business solutions. 

    Feb. 25, 2020AETC partners with multiple MAJCOMs to create virtual aircraft maintenance hangars
        As part of its Integrated Technology Platform initiative, virtual training hangars are being built for the classroom and flightline with 3D Aircraft Mission Design Series environments for every airframe in AETC inventory, with robust augmented-reality capabilities and comprehensive instructor tools, 

    Feb. 21, 2020Voting for Spark Tank 2020 opens
        Spark Tank is an annual event in which Airmen pitch innovative ideas that build upon senior leader priorities to restore readiness, cost-effectively modernize and drive innovation. 

    Feb. 20, 2020100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology
        Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the aircraft structural maintenance flight. 

    Feb. 19, 2020AFLCMC Gunsmith Shop creates rifle for aircrew
        Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), the 7-pound, 5.56 mm caliber rifle is based on the M4 carbine and was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small-arms engineer to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue. 

    Feb. 18, 2020AFIMSC holds world-wide finance conference
        Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Financial Operations Division hosted their third annual Air Force Financial Operations Conference Feb. 11-13. 

    Feb. 18, 2020Air Force implements pathfinder program for cybersecurity certification
        The Security+ certification can be acquired through passing the Security+ exam and is necessary to validate that an individual possesses the necessary skills to perform in an information technology security-based career. The exam is known to be complex and difficult and many Airmen fail and lose 

    Feb. 14, 202014th FTW innovation flight augments pilot training through VR technology
        Columbus Air Force Base’s Innovation flight created a flexible syllabus containing the essential building block approach of basic mission elements to accommodate each student’s different learning habits while still hitting the intangible aspects of a successful aviator. 

    Feb. 11, 2020Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
        Maj. Jacque Vasta, executive officer for Air Force Materiel Command’s deputy commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will receive a share of $1 million in funding from AFIMSC to develop her idea for potential implementation across the Air Force and Department of Defense. 

    Feb. 9, 2020Rescue dogs help heal wounded warriors
        The Office of the Warrior Advocate is a first-of-its-kind organization that was founded by two wounded warriors that saw a need. It is in that same spirit of seeing needs and answering the call that service dogs are becoming part of Offutt’s landscape and cultural norms. 

    Feb. 5, 2020Door opener adds lethality for K9 unit
        The 96th Security Forces Squadron modified a military working dog squad car last summer with a safety feature that protects both the dog handler and their canine companion while out on patrol. 

    Feb. 3, 2020Air Force partners with Google to improve IT security
        The effort covers three areas: Network-as-a-Service, End User Services and Compute and Store, and consists of technical assessments to determine if alternative solutions can meet unique Air Force requirements. 

    Jan. 29, 2020PMEL introduces a safer, efficient way of teaching
        A new virtual reality training experience, introduced by the 335th Training Squadron, is designed to allow students of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory career field to train as if they are in a working environment. 

    Jan. 28, 2020Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson mechanic innovates safety solution
        Thanks to the innovation of a mechanic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, de-icing trucks at the joint installation will feature simple modifications to protect mechanics from falling off the trucks. 

    Jan. 25, 2020AETC, AMC team up on VR solutions for modern C-130 training
        Headquarters Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and Air Education and Training Command have been working on a virtual-reality platform for maintenance training through Mass Virtual, a contractor that scans real-world objects to create virtual environments. 

    Jan. 24, 2020DoD innovation units join forces to engage small business
        Over the past few months, AFWERX, Army Futures Command, NavalX, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Security Innovation Network have joined forces to make this experimental concept an interagency initiative to bridge the gap between startups, small businesses and government. 

    Jan. 17, 2020AFMC seeks innovative ideas through IdeaScale Campaign
        Airmen and civilians from across the enterprise are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the Air Force Ideation Platform, or IdeaScale, now through September 2020. 

    Jan. 10, 2020AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists
        Eight finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo were selected out of 143 submissions and nearly 2,000 online votes to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to implement their ideas. 

    Jan. 9, 2020Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees
        Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful. 

    Jan. 6, 2020Hill AFB aims to improve vehicle ops training with state-of-the-art simulator
        The simulator offers more than 150 preset scenarios and can generate nearly any driving condition imaginable, as trainers control variables such as weather, road conditions, visibility and malfunctions. 

    Dec. 27, 2019Air Force sets foundation for energy optimization, lethality
        As 2020 approaches and the Air Force prepares to take on the challenges of the next decade, we must also review our successes and lessons learned from the last year. For Air Force Operational Energy, 2019 was a year for laying the foundation to build a more optimized and lethal force in the years to 

    Dec. 26, 2019F-16 downs drone during cruise missile defense testing
        The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron shot down a subscale drone using an AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser-guided rocket Dec. 19, providing a proof of concept for using rockets queued from an F-16 Fighting Falcon targeting pod as viable munitions to perform cruise missile defense. 

    Dec. 23, 2019Digital engineering transformation coming to Air Force weapons enterprise
        The Eglin Air Force Base Modeling and Simulation Consortium is comprised of experts from the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate and the 96th Test Wing. 

    Dec. 18, 2019AFGSC names 2020 Spark Tank finalists
        Air Force Spark Tank is an open call for Airmen to bring forward their best ideas that build upon senior leader priorities to restore readiness, cost-effectively modernize and drive innovation. 

    Dec. 17, 2019First virtual pitch day contract awarded
        U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A8I Operational Innovation Branch and the 764th Enterprising Solutions Squadron awarded their first virtual Pitch Day contract, Dec. 13. 

    Dec. 12, 2019Florida resilience chief gets look at Tyndall AFB rebuild
        The Tyndall Air Force Base leadership team briefed Dr. Julia Nesheiwat on the current state of the installation and the commitment to incorporate resiliency, innovation and technology as main components of the rebuild plans. 

    Dec. 6, 2019AETC Learning Wi-Fi Service begins roll out across command
        In an effort to expand learning opportunities for Airmen and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command has begun the Learning Wi-Fi Service project to install commercial wireless internet across the command’s installations. 

    Nov. 26, 2019Hill AFB, DoD bases to serve as 5G test bed
        The Department of Defense selected Hill Air Force Base, Utah as one of four U.S. military installations to host testing and experimentation for 5G technology. 

    Nov. 24, 2019Faculty development takes evolutionary steps in classroom
        The 82nd Training Wing Faculty Development Flight’s Basic Instructor Course is heading down a path where students are able to collaborate in an evolutionary educational workspace. They are building on the concept of modernizing the training environment at Sheppard AFB, with the hope of seeing this 

    Nov. 21, 2019Airman’s invention sparks excitement for F-22 Raptor crews
        Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban’s new concept for F-22 Raptor intake covers, the Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers, came as an improvement to a standing maintenance practice. 

    Nov. 18, 2019Project NEXUS: Empowering the USAF’s digital talent
        Designed by the AETC technology integration detachment and hosted by the AFWERX-Austin hub, the beta test program was designed to fuel organic technology problem solving efforts for Airmen in their day-to-day workplaces. 

    Nov. 12, 2019AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020
        The topics have been selected for the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference 2020, and the chairpersons will be on board this month. What remains is determining who will fill the ranks of the four Mission Area Working Groups charged with tackling some of the Air Force’s 

    Nov. 7, 201923rd Flying Training Squadron revolutionizes pilot training
        The 23rd Flying Training Squadron is responsible for training helicopter pilots and enlisted aircrews, preparing them for their next assignments. 

    Nov. 6, 2019Big wins for small business expected at Air Force Space Pitch Day
        During Air Force Space Pitch Day, small businesses and startups pitch to a specific Air Force space mission set in hopes of scoring a contract with the Air Force.2

        


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