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  • Nellis AFB is ‘centerpiece’ for Air Force modernization

    Warfighters at Nellis Air Force Base are helping the Air Force build a more integrated and lethal force through Advanced Battle Management System development, the Air Force’s network solution to enable rapid decision-making that powers Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2.
  • The Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, or 3DELRR, program office, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., awarded an integration contract with production options to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26, 2021. Program officials are currently utilizing the “SpeedDealer” strategy to acquire a production-ready, commercially available upgrade for the TPS-75 radar, pictured on a transport vehicle here.

    Hanscom AFB team awards long-range radar integration contract with production options

    The Theater Battle Control Division, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, awarded an $8.4 million integration contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26 as part of the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar Rapid Prototyping program.
  • Col. Amanda Kato, Air Force PEO, Nuclear Command, Control and Communications, addresses defense and industry leaders during the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s New Horizons 2021 March 23, 2021 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Kato oversees the integration of the NC3 weapon system across the Air Force, including configuration management, system testing, verification and certification.

    Leaders discuss digital engineering, acquisition, ABMS, more

    Air Force and industry leaders came together to discuss digital engineering and acquisition, the Advanced Battle Management System, improvements in cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, and other topics during virtual presentations March 23-25.
  • A robot and a military working dog pose.

    Robot dogs arrive at Tyndall AFB

    The robot dogs, designed by Ghost Robotics and Immersive Wisdom, are the first of their kind to be integrated onto a military installation and one of many innovation-based initiatives to begin at Tyndall Air Force Base, coined the “Installation of the Future.”
  • CSAF Leadership Library graphic

    CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.'s presents his Leadership Library. A chance to offer new books, podcasts and documentaries in order to generate regular conversations with Airmen on things that interest him and may interest them.
  • U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes

    Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency

    As modern warfare continues to evolve, the Air Force has renewed its focus on maintaining secure fuel networks and optimizing operations for maximized combat capability.
  • A F-22 Raptor from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, participates in Orange Flag, March 2, 2021. Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB, Calif., combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, brought several firsts for the test community March 2-4.

    Orange Flag, Black Flag collaborate to accelerate change

    Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, brought several firsts for the test community March 2-4.

  • AFSFC innovates to develop virtual visitor passes

    The DBIDS Defense Biometric Identification System Visitor Enrollment System uses smart devices and the current Defense Biometric Identification System’s web-based functionality to link requesters, sponsors and VCCs in a virtual process to issues passes.

  • Registration now open for 2021 Air Force Learning Professionals Consortium

    The event, hosted by Air Education and Training Command Credentialing or AETC/A3B, is an opportunity to bring together and develop the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals.

  • Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth made his comments about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the new administration as well as a range of other topics during a 30-minute “virtual fireside chat” at the Air Force Association’s Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
  • Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched. The U.S. and its allies flew more than 116,000 combat air sorties and dropped 88,500 tons of bombs over a six-week period that preceded the ground campaign. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

    30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces

    Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched.
  • The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge launched in February with a focus on working faster and smarter, and finding innovative ways to give Airmen back their time.

    2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

    The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with Headquarters Air Force to bring Airmen’s voices to ongoing efforts, including solution-generation and beta-testing of cutting-edge technologies that return time to Airmen.
  • Photo of smart lockers idea briefing

    Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

    An idea for a smart locker mail system in base dorms won the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo.

  • Explore "Next Gen Debrief" and innovation on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

    A deep dive into innovation through the lens of a Spark Tank submission called “Next Gen Debrief” is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Feb. 9.
  • F-15EX

    F-15EX completes first flight

    The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
  • The Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., will co-lead the Air Force-wide “Building Digital Wingman Challenge” beginning March. 15. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Digital, Network Directorates gear up for Air Force ‘Digital Wingman” competition

    The Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate will co-lead the Air Force-wide “Building Digital Wingman Challenge” that arms participants with the tools to program a robotic work horse that can take over repetitive computer-based tasks, freeing the human user for other missions.

  • Innovation leads to OSI cold case closure

    Two years ago, Patrick Pipkins, Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, did what his chief of the OSI Cold Case Team called, “some amazing work,” to locate an Air Force deserter who went missing in 1984.
  • An unassembled hydraulic stabilator actuator from an F-15E Strike Eagle is prepared for reassembly on a work bench at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2021.

    4th CMS hydraulics Airmen design, use apparatus to test stabilator actuators

    The F-15E Strike Eagle depends on many parts to maintain operational status. One mission critical part is the stabilator actuator. Without this part, the F-15E cannot fly. The hydraulic actuator, which moves the stabilator of an F-15E, defects collectively for pitch control and differentially to add roll control power to the jet ailerons.
  • An Airmen holds joysticks and uses a virtual reality headset to test contacting software inside of the Innovation Lab.

    Malmstrom AFB opens Wing1Werx Innovation Lab

    The organization responsible for the opening of the Innovation Lab, Wing1Werx, serves as the hub for innovation activity on base. Their overarching goal is improving the daily working lives of Airmen and to serve the mission by improving wing efficiency and lethality.
  • U.S Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Scadlock, an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Officer assigned to the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron, 107th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard, works remotely during an AF Ventures fellowship due to COVID-19 safety precautions. The AF Ventures fellowship program is designed to increase the quality of technology proficient airmen while maintaining long lasting relationships between the Air Force and the private sector. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by .Airman 1st Class Michael Janker)

    NY ANG intel officer describes AF Ventures experience

    The six-week fellowship places U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense leaders into technology and business ecosystems across Silicon Valley. This program is designed to increase the quality of technology proficient Airmen while maintaining long-lasting relationships between the Air Force and the private sector.
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