Wanted: Innovative ideas for Spark Tank 2022

Master Sgt. Justin Bauer from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., was awarded the Spark Tank 2021 trophy for his idea, “Innovative Approach to C-130 Wheel Repair.” Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer”

An artist’s rendering of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s THOR, a drone killer, capable of downing many adversarial drones in fractions of a second. A follow-on system named Mjolnir, the hammer belonging to the mythical Norse god Thor will soon be under development at AFRL. (Courtesy illustration)

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AFWERX SBIR/STTR event to help limit barriers of entry for small businesses working with Air Force

Join the Tech Warrior Enterprise team for the virtual Tech Warrior Medical OPS event scheduled for July 19-23, 2021. Government tech scouts, industry subject matter experts, and many small businesses will be in attendance. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Space Security Challenge 2021: Hack-A-Sat 2 registration opens

The U.S. Air and Space Forces in collaboration with the security research community opened registration May 4, 2021 for the qualification round of the second annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking challenge. This virtual competition enables security researchers of all levels to focus their skills and creativity on solving cyber security challenges of space systems and incentivizes innovation in securing these systems. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

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AFIMSC provides link to April 21 I-WEPTAC live stream

Members of the Defense Department can view a live stream of the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference outbrief from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 21, 2021. The annual conference is the Air Force’s premiere innovation forum for members of the installation and mission support community. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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AFWERX named to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Members of the AFWERX team pose for a group photo following the announcement that AFWERX placed at number 16 on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2020 list during AFWERX Fusion on July 29, 2020. This recognition honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. (Courtesy photo)

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Saving Airmen Time

The Department of the Air Force is focused on working faster and smarter, leveraging technology to give Airman back their most important resource — their 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.

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