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April 22, 2026
DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance

These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multipliers and strategic assets to maintain air and space dominance from the boardroom to the battlefield.
April 20, 2026
CSAF, CMSAF engage with Airmen at Altus AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Altus Air Force Base April 16, to gain insight and understanding to “Mobility’s Hometown.”
Feb. 17, 2026
War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security

A next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III for transport ensuring greater energy security for the United States.
Feb. 12, 2026
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem

The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
Jan. 22, 2026
ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet returns in 2026

ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet, a competition that brings together the best fighter and operations teams from across the Total Force—Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard—is scheduled to take place March 6–15, at the Air Dominance Center in Georgia.
Dec. 19, 2025
2025 Spark Tank winner announced

A team from Barksdale AFB pioneered and prototyped a B-52 avionics pylon loading adapter using existing weapons-loading equipment to win the 2025 Spark Tank competition.
Nov. 21, 2025
First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his spouse, Cindy Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs.
Sept. 19, 2025
C3BM celebrates third year with innovation, integration

The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management is commemorating its third anniversary today, marking three years of leading the DAF’s C3BM modernization efforts.
Sept. 10, 2025
US, Norway test maritime strike in High North

The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea.
Sept. 5, 2025
Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters

In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.
Aug. 22, 2025
Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS

In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.
Aug. 15, 2025
Around the Air Force: REFORPAC Wraps, Deployable Combat Wings, Mapping Space

In this week's look around the Air Force, REFORPAC 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces to meet requirements in any theater, and the Space Force approves an upgrade toward advancing Space Domain Awareness.
Aug. 8, 2025
Around the Air Force: Deployment to Employment, Milestone for the Sentinel, Sleeker Skies

In this week's look around the Air Force, AMC shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the DLE series, modernizing the nation's land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency.
July 8, 2025
Air Force advances human-machine teaming with autonomous collaborative platforms

The U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated a major leap in human-machine teaming, flying autonomous collaborative platforms, alongside crewed fighter aircraft during a training event at Eglin Air Force Base.
June 27, 2025
Around the Air Force: Human-Machine Teaming, Sonic Boom Research, Survivable Communication Networks

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, human-machine teaming for better decision-making in battle sprints forward, researchers study the impact of sonic booms, and the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system enhances warfighting with a strategic communication network.
June 17, 2025
CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi hosted an all-call for Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, highlighting the base’s vital contributions to force readiness, talent development and global power projection.
June 11, 2025
Microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone

The Department of the Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Office, reached a critical milestone in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award to Oklo, Inc.
May 30, 2025
CSAF underscores Beale's role in forging the future force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Beale Air Force Base to showcase the base's role in shaping the future force.
May 16, 2025
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 16, 2025
DMM workshop drives digital warfighting, AI strategy with industry partners

AFMC and industry partners collaborated to turn AI shared ambitions into actionable strategies
May 2, 2025
Around the Air Force: Training Drone Skills, Cardiac Screening for Recruits, Historic Refueling Mission

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Air Force launches an initiative to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, the ERASE program decreases service members' risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and Air Mobility Command makes history with a commercial air refueling mission.
March 27, 2025
In his confirmation hearing, Meink stresses the need for speed, innovation

Dr. Troy E. Meink appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF.
March 27, 2025
Airmen at 105th AW modernize C-17 fleet with microvanes

The 105th Airlift Wing is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative that will save the Air Force over $14 million annually.
Feb. 10, 2025
ShOC-N Capstone, Human-Machine Teaming experimentation to optimize the kill chain

The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 7, 2025
DAF announces Spark Tank 2025 finalists

DAF leaders announced the finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition made up of premier innovation ideas by Airmen and Guardians seeking sponsorship to bring their concepts to life.
Jan. 29, 2025
DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting

The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App.
Dec. 31, 2024
Navigating change: US Air Force, Space Force surgeon general discusses transformative leadership

Lt. Gen. John DeGoes discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values.
Dec. 6, 2024
Around the Air Force: Remote Start System, Engine Cover Prototype, and Fuel Efficiency Technology

In this week’s Around the Air Force, a new remote start system for the KC-46A Pegasus, new B-52 engine covers prevent icing and damage in extreme cold, and a program to reduce drag on aircraft increases aerodynamic efficiency and flexibility while reducing fuel costs.
Dec. 4, 2024
AFCEC awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases

In collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the AFCEC Installations Directorate granted 25-year leases to private entities to install commercial broadband networks at DAF installations in the United States.
Nov. 26, 2024
CMSAF Leadership Library: November 2024

Chief Flosi presents the new CMSAF Leadership Library
Nov. 19, 2024
Innovation Lab pioneers remote start system for the KC-46 Pegasus

The APRUSS uses remote activation, cutting down on mission response times and enhancing mission efficiency by ensuring the aircraft is ready when crews arrive at the aircraft.
Nov. 15, 2024
Around the Air Force: Allvin Emphasizes Integration, SECAF Highlights Air Mobility Forces, and the Squadron Innovation Fund Marketplace

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, CSAF emphasizes integration with allies and partners, SecAF highlights air mobility force’s growing role in GPC, and the new SIF Marketplace revolutionizes how innovation is funded and fostered across the service. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)
Nov. 6, 2024
DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner

A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Nov. 1, 2024
Air Force launches new SIF Marketplace to drive innovation across the force

The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force.
Sept. 20, 2024
DAF leaders reaffirm commitment to reoptimization for Great Power Competition

The 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association, offered DAF senior leaders an opportunity to share their views on modernization and readiness in response to emerging security threats, while reaffirming the DAF’s commitment to reoptimization.
Sept. 19, 2024
Innovative mobile app streamlines airfield assessment for airborne operations

The new mobile application is designed to streamline the process of assessing and certifying airfields for aircraft landings, particularly in austere environments providing real-time data to support rapid decision-making in the field.
Sept. 11, 2024
National Robot Rodeo ropes in emerging EOD technologies

With over 25 industry partners in attendance, the goal of this year’s rodeo was to put technologies and prototypes into the hands of bomb experts in the earlier stages of development to test their capabilities, identify issues and evaluate equipment that could make its way to the field.
Aug. 27, 2024
20AF completes first NAF-wide Remote Code Change

Twentieth Air Force completed the first-ever NAF-wide Remote Code Change eliminating the need for physical installations by maintenance teams at each launch facility.
Aug. 16, 2024
CSAF visits Team Robins

CSAF visited Robins Air Force Base to speak with Airmen and receive mission updates on both legacy platforms and new missions being established at the installation.
July 31, 2024
AFWERX, MTSI evaluate electric vertical takeoff, landing aircraft for military applications

Experts from AFWERX have been working with Beavercreek, Ohio-based defense contractor Modern Technology Solutions Inc., to evaluate Pivotal’s BlackFly electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
July 30, 2024
Marines join DAF-MIT AI Accelerator for first time

The inclusion of Marines underscores the innovation needs and capabilities of service members across the Department of Defense.
July 26, 2024
AI-powered agile talent identification systems support joint force

The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DoD ahead.
July 25, 2024
AFRL aims to accelerate development of software-enabled weapons

AFRL and AFWERX held a Collider event at exploring commercial solutions for software-enabled weapons during a two-day conference in Alabama.
July 24, 2024
AFIMSC comptroller app gives time back to Airmen, Guardians

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Financial Management Directorate has a new app that’s saving comptroller customers time and eliminating the frustration of sitting in waiting areas for appointments.
July 24, 2024
BESPIN strengthens software innovation partnership with RSAF

During the visit, BESPIN's leadership team engaged with key Republic of Singapore Air Force representatives about projects leveraging technology to address complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
July 3, 2024
Mountain Home AFB wins annual installation award

The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the teams of people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations, selecting one base from each military service, plus the Defense Logistics Agency, each year.
May 16, 2024
DAF e-Learning adds Microsoft Teams app

The effort is part of the command’s deliberate development and installation of IT systems that support learning, advanced learning applications and data analytics so Airmen can obtain and exchange information.
May 13, 2024
Modeling, Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation

The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, May 7-9.
May 7, 2024
AFIMSC tools deliver data-driven solutions across DAF

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Innovation and Improvement Division is transforming the way Airmen do business by integrating cutting-edge data-prep and data-visualization tools across the Department of the Air Force.
May 3, 2024
Allvin: Aligning Air Force’s approach is key to reoptimizing for Great Power Competition

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin discusses the need to solidify the Air Force’s currently splintered approach and unify the fragmented nature of planning and operations.
April 24, 2024
Project Arc: Delivering tailored innovations to 435th AGOW warfighters

A Project Arc team integrated with 435th AGOW units and conducted a broad range of technological support and advancements to improve mission accomplishment and solve problems encountered by warfighters in the field.
April 5, 2024
Around the Air Force: Wearable Cooling System, WAGGI Survey, Specialized Drones Tested at Travis AFB

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a cooling system combats heat stress for warfighters, a WAGGI survey goes out to thousands of DAF employees, and an autonomous response system is tested for command and control of unmanned vehicles.
March 13, 2024
AFWERX director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition

The colonel met with technologists, startups and venture capitalists at South by Southwest to discuss national and global security challenges and the role AFWERX plays in acquiring the cutting-edge technologies needed to meet them.
March 5, 2024
AFRL’s XQ-67A makes 1st successful flight

The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms paving the way for other aircraft “species” to be rapidly replicated on a standard genus chassis.
Feb. 16, 2024
AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21

Representatives from each AFWERX division – AFVentures, Prime, Spark, and SpaceWERX – were on hand to discuss how small businesses and start-ups can team up with Airman and Guardian talent to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.
Jan. 31, 2024
US, allies and partners integrate for dynamic targeting kill-chain automation experiments

The 805th CTS, or ShOC-N, executed their annual capstone by experimenting with and developing TTPs for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical C2 including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the U.S., its allies and partners.
Jan. 25, 2024
DAF welcomes industry partners to HQ development program

The PPTE is a competitive, acquisition-focused professional development program designed to grow partnership opportunities and increase communication between government and industry.
Jan. 18, 2024
DAF streamlines awards process

myDecs Reimagined, a new application on the myFSS platform, will be a single-page experience and allows ad-hoc routing to any myFSS user. The new application also eliminates the need for multiple screens found in the previous version.
Jan. 8, 2024
CMSAF Leadership Library: January 2024

Chief Bass presents 5 new additions to the CMSAF Leadership Library including Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less; We Don't Want YOU, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z; ColdFusion Presents: New Thinking; and more.
Dec. 20, 2023
DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists

The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.
Dec. 18, 2023
Chief Digital, Artificial Intelligence Office to host hackathon in Hawaii

A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by technology companies in which teams develop prototypes in response to enterprise challenges associated with data.
Dec. 7, 2023
Restoring an F-35A Lightning II: A collaborative endeavor

F-35 maintenance experts here are taking on a seemingly impossible task – stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together into a restored, fully operational F-35A Lighting II.
Dec. 3, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts multinational medical knowledge exchange

The exchange granted the participants a chance to trade information and experience with one another to further integrate with their unique missions and form best practices.
Nov. 24, 2023
Around the Air Force: Allvin Welcome Ceremony, Spouse Business Benefit, Childcare Subletting Expand

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the new Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David W. Allvin, is welcomed by the force, a new benefit aids spouse-owned small businesses, and a new app helps military families find short-term childcare.
Nov. 19, 2023
US Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew

Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will provide protection from laser threats and introduces a combined laser and ballistic protection capability for the first time.
Nov. 15, 2023
DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers

Kinderspot was the top idea at the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. AFIMSC initially awarded the project $333,000 and secured additional funding for development through a price-matching Small Business Innovation Research contract.
Oct. 30, 2023
Valuable Air Force, dual-use startup connections made at showcase event

The new merge of Banshee Innovation Training and Air Force Labs with MassChallenge programs culminated in a showcase event at MassChallenge’s Boston offices Oct. 25.
Oct. 23, 2023
Digital design concept wins AFMC Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities Challenge

The AFMC Spark Tank is an annual competition that leverages the inherent innovation of Airmen and Guardians, empowering them to use their problem-solving skills and creativity to solve the service’s most critical needs.
Oct. 20, 2023
Around the Air Force: NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 23, Energy Action Month, Clean Geothermal Energy

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Toxic Trip 23 brings together allies and partners in a CBRN exercise, Energy Action Month advances new technology for the joint fight and geothermal prototype facilities deliver clean energy to harness the Earth’s natural heat and power installations.
Sept. 27, 2023
DoD to establish AI Battle Labs in EUCOM, INDOPACOM

These multi-classification labs will collect operational theater data — ranging from logistics to cyber — and share it with the DoD enterprise, providing central hubs for digital integration among federal entities, industry, coalition partners and American citizenry.
Sept. 14, 2023
AFWERX 'Spark Street' takes over 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

AFWERX showcased the innovation from Spark Cells around the world at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 11-13. The aisle of four booth spaces at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center was called "Spark Street" where hundreds of
Sept. 3, 2023
Popular AFRL invention supports joint military needs with mobile medical documentation

BATDOK is a smartphone application for mobile medical documentation that replaces pen and paper records.
Aug. 30, 2023
AFWERX hosts first in-person Collider event since COVID-19 pandemic

More than 20 industry partners attended the first in-person AFWERX Collider event in over three years to solve warfighter problems at Fed Supernova in Austin, Texas.
Aug. 25, 2023
Around the Air Force: NCO Retraining Revamp, Aviator Retention, Quantum Navigation

In this week’s look around the Air Force, retraining for career Airmen evolves, a demonstration program aims to keep rated aviators in service and artificial intelligence paired with Earth’s magnetic field may guide navigators in the future. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)
Aug. 24, 2023
New platform IGNITEs defense innovation

AFWERX has launched IGNITE, a platform where defense users can search for and easily interact with thousands of small businesses that have secured previous Department of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards.
Aug. 19, 2023
7th MXG leverages new technology

The 7th Maintenance Group recently fielded its first-ever wireless communication system during a B-1B Lancer launch, becoming the first B-1B unit to receive and utilize the headsets.
Aug. 16, 2023
DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype

The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.
Aug. 16, 2023
Recipients of Harold Brown Award 2021, 2022 honored at Pentagon ceremony

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hosted an award ceremony at the Pentagon for recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award, Aug. 8.
Aug. 14, 2023
DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management

The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
Aug. 7, 2023
CMSAF Leadership Library: August 2023

Chief Bass presents four new additions to the CMSAF Leadership Library: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, War Without Rules, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment and The TechTank Podcast
Aug. 3, 2023
AFRL AI agents successfully pilot XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed jet aircraft

Test units executed the flight in the Eglin Test and Training Complex. The flight builds upon four years of partnership that began with the Skyborg Vanguard and the Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation (AAx) programs.
July 31, 2023
CSAF Leadership Library: July 2023

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
July 26, 2023
Connected battlespace modernizes fight in Indo-Pacific

Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base for use in the Western Pacific during Northern Edge 23-2.
July 25, 2023
Multi-capable equipment initiative wins 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

An idea to deliver multi-capable equipment for agile combat employment operations won the 2023 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo July 21 in San Antonio.
July 16, 2023
Project Arc seeks innovators to solve DAF challenges

The program is looking for Airmen and Guardians from all occupations who are obsessed with tech, have a curiosity to tinker and want to solve problems.
June 29, 2023
AFWERX integrates uncrewed traffic management to enhance safety, security

AFWERX and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate have installed an Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management, or UTM, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
June 21, 2023
DAF chief scientist, MIT host AI workshop

Dr. Victoria Coleman, chief scientist of the Air Force, in collaboration with the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, hosted a foundational innovation and technology education workshop June 5-8.
June 21, 2023
MQ-9 Reaper completes first mission using dirt landing zone

Air commandos conducted the first MQ-9 landing on a dirt landing zone; providing a glimpse of what is possible as transformation continues throughout the remotely piloted aircraft enterprise.
June 8, 2023
AFMC innovation team revolutionizes stealth fighter fleet

An F-35A Lightning II recently took flight with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 Raptor – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on both stealth fighters.
May 31, 2023
Seeing into the future: AF looks to AI for data analysis

Tomorrow’s operating environment requires Airmen to have the most accurate and up-to-date intelligence to act quickly in real time, today. Headquarters Air Staff have developed six software programs for career fields using AI to conduct data analysis.
May 26, 2023
MagNav project successfully demonstrates real-time magnetic navigation

In a groundbreaking achievement, the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator MagNav project performed real-time magnetic navigation aboard a C-17A Globemaster III in flight, becoming the first organization to successfully demonstrate the technology in real-time on a DoD aircraft.
May 23, 2023
Pacific Air Forces Airmen test Next Generation Aircrew Protection equipment

Airmen with the 15th Wing and 154th Fighter Squadron on Hickam Air Force Base tested and trained new CBRN protection techniques on the F-22 Raptor.
May 16, 2023
Cadet team conducts robotics research

The cadet-driven research focuses on gathering data and developing solutions to integrate a Ghost Robotics Vision 60 robot into base defense.
May 10, 2023
DAF senior leaders offer dialogue on defense innovation amid strategic competition

Air Force Senior Leaders were among speakers at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security May 9.
April 9, 2023
Upgraded F-16 rejoins 8th FW

An upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon returned to 8th Fighter Wing operations after AFLCMC’s Post Block Integration Team provided the aircraft with the first wave of 22 modifications designed to improve lethality to meet the needs of current and future operations.
March 12, 2023
3D printed parts for the C-5M deliver new capabilities

Maintainers and engineers from the C-5 System Program Office began to incorporate 3D-printed parts in C-5M Super Galaxy maintenance last month.
March 8, 2023
Spark Tank 2023 finalists take center stage at AFA Warfare Symposium

Six Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 21, 2023
Voting open now for Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2023 finalists

Airmen and Guardians may now vote for one of the top six selected ideas in Spark Tank, the Department of the Air Force’s capstone innovation campaign.
Feb. 16, 2023
Vice Chief’s Challenge calls Airmen to operationalize Agile Combat Employment

The goal of the DAF 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment.
Feb. 2, 2023
53rd Wing’s MUSTANGS: the future of agile data capture and ACE capability

Part of the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data program, MUSTANGS is a mobile vehicle that can download, process, and offload important data from Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package-equipped aircraft without the need for fixed, operational test infrastructure.