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Dec. 8, 2021
Workshop unites digital-first experts on transformation

More than 250 individuals joined the online event, which leveraged the DTO Metaverse to engage participants in a virtual reality ecosystem designed to drive innovative thinking and digital-first thought strategies across the community.
Dec. 7, 2021
173rd Fighter Wing structural innovation helps keep aircraft aloft

For years, structural maintainers have emerged as artisans of sorts, creating parts by hand, meticulously shaping them from custom wood forms and delicate hand-tool work.
Dec. 5, 2021
Robins AFB remote control aircraft tug creates safer work environment

F-15 aircraft maintenance workers with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) have 10 TowFLEXX 5.4 (TF-5), low profile aircraft tugs to move the aircraft around hangars where traditional tugs can’t maneuver.
Nov. 30, 2021
Grassroots innovation at Nellis AFB impresses chief scientist

The Department of the Air Force's chief scientist visited several organizations on Nellis AFB to observe their missions at the operational level.
Nov. 19, 2021
TOC: enhancing readiness one task at a time

Leadership from the 35th Maintenance Group realized this mentality was not practical, since it causes stress on personnel and delays essential maintenance. This is where the Theory of Constraints (TOC) concept comes into play.
Nov. 18, 2021
AFTC Airmen spark data solutions at hackathon

The national security environment is affected by the rapid development of new technologies involving “big data” analytics, and the protection and proper utilization of our data is vital to advancing test capabilities at the Air Force Test Center. In order to merge data, tools and relevant problems,
Nov. 17, 2021
59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston
Nov. 16, 2021
Air Force discusses modernization of operational C2 systems

During this visit, the 700th ASUS provided exposure to some of the applications contained in the Air Force’s new C2 software suite, KRADOS, to the 505th Combat Training Squadron and the 505th Training Squadron.
Nov. 16, 2021
Connecting Cyberspace and Airspace

The Mission Defense Team is made up of a team of cyber and communication professionals designated to defend a specific aircraft, preventing adversaries from invading the airspace and manipulating aircraft data.
Nov. 10, 2021
Reduced hiring timelines continue to fulfill AFMC talent needs

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to expedite civilian hiring timelines across the enterprise, ensuring the organization has the skilled manpower it needs now to execute its critical missions in support of the warfighter.
Nov. 7, 2021
'Iron Man' upgrade on the horizon for Travis AFB maintainers, base eyes further innovation

The technology allows Airmen to access expert knowledge, receive collaborative remote troubleshooting help and reference technical order guidance through interactive workflow tools, all through a heads-up and hands-free AR headset. Additionally, an AR hardware and software solution reduces the need
Nov. 6, 2021
AFCEC announces winners of 2021 Air Force Design Awards

The design awards program, in its 46th year, honors the Air Force’s top projects. Since 1976, the program and the Air Force’s private-sector partners have recognized those projects that achieve design excellence related to the natural and built environment.
Nov. 4, 2021
myLearning transitions to final phase; enhancing user experience and accessibility

myLearning, the Department of the Air Force’s learning system, is entering the final phase of its rollout and aiming to be fully operational by the end of the year.
Nov. 3, 2021
AFRL’s Expeditionary Energy Campaign commences

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Transformational Capabilities Office launched the Expeditionary Energy Campaign to fund innovative energy technologies that offer needle-moving capability enhancements for the expeditionary warfighter.
Nov. 1, 2021
AFIMSC centralizes critical communication capability with standup of PMO

The PMO will provide centralized management of the core LMR network and subscriber procurements for all Airmen and Guardians. Traditionally, management of the program was handled at the major command level. Through this initiative, the office aims to improve service and save the Air and Space Forces
Oct. 30, 2021
Native Seed Program grows DAF readiness

The Department of the Air Force Native Seed Program, part of the National Seed Strategy, is a Bureau of Land Management initiative that brings together 12 federal agencies and more than 300 non-federal partners to champion ecological restoration nationwide.
Oct. 28, 2021
84th RADES tests Air Force’s primary ground deployable radar

The three-week baseline evaluation and optimization at the Oregon ANG's 116th ACS consisted of strenuous testing, air-traffic analysis using RADES organic software, and optimization of radar parameters.
Oct. 27, 2021
AETC’s Detachment 62 leading Agility Prime’s training effort

The Air Education and Training Command established Detachment 62 to create Agility Prime training and certification standards, and support multi-capable Airmen-operators.
Oct. 26, 2021
Reservists deliver agile airpower during Castle Forge

The flight is part of Castle Forge, an ongoing U.S.-led operation in the Black Sea region. Its purpose is to test the partnerships and interoperability that make Agile Combat Employment possible.
Oct. 26, 2021
Test Integration: three missions, three views, one goal

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Air Force Test Center, and U.S. Air Force Warfare Center signed a Tri-Center Integrated Test and Evaluation Memorandum of Understanding which focuses on adopting a unified vision for driving integrated test and evaluation.

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