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April 21, 2025
Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

In a groundbreaking effort to enhance operational capabilities, the U.S. Air Force has launched a new initiative aimed at incorporating Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) into the training of Airmen across various career fields.The program began with an initial exercise this past November at
Dec. 5, 2024
STARBASE hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery

The STARBASE Arkansas program hosts the Night of Innovation & Discovery for young students and families at the Jacksonville-Little Rock Air Force Base University Center, Arkansas, Dec. 3, 2024. The event showcased a new virtual reality lab that provided young students to utilize new technology in
May 16, 2023
509th Weapons Squadron tests new cargo loading crane with goal to expand KC-135 capabilities

Airmen from the 509th Weapons Squadron tested a new prototype Pack and Transport Reloader (PATR) crane during an integration training at a special operations forces exercise at Hurlburt Field, May 7-12, 2023. The 509th WPS partnered with Fairchild Air Force Base’s innovation cell to create the crane
Oct. 25, 2022
92nd LRS selected to use new electronic fuels transaction system, streamlining mission capabilities

The 92nd Logistic Readiness Squadron installed Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) devices on the installation for aircraft and ground transportation to enhance and digitalize fuel operations Oct. 24. EPoS devices operate in real time, eliminating the use of paper and decreasing the probability of human
Dec. 14, 2021
Travis AFB Airman saves Air Force $10 million and the potential to save more

Airmen across the Air Force have been charged by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown to cut through the layers of bureaucracy and challenge the status quo to improve the Air Force’s decision-making timelines and processes. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Fanslau, 60th Maintenance
April 9, 2021
Travis AFB innovation cell dedicates new lab to Air Force legend: Lt. Gen. John Gonge

The Travis AFB Phoenix Spark innovation cell revealed the name for its new location, April 9, 2021.The space is being named in honor of retired Lt. Gen. John Gonge.
Dec. 8, 2020
92nd MXS innovates bracket essential to extending KC-135 lifespan

The 92nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop, created a jackscrew mounting bracket for the KC-135 Stratotanker after the discovery of a damaged bracket during a routine inspection.
Aug. 5, 2020
MacDill beating the heat with innovation

It is 5 P.M. and you have been outside on a hot and humid 105-degree day for 12 hours. All you can think about is being able to go inside and feel a cool breeze from the air conditioning unit in your car and house; imagine if you did not have to go inside to stay cool.Aiming to allow military
Aug. 5, 2020
MacDill beating the heat with innovation

It is 5 P.M. and you have been outside on a hot and humid 105-degree day for 12 hours. All you can think about is being able to go inside and feel a cool breeze from the air conditioning unit in your car and house; imagine if you did not have to go inside to stay cool.Aiming to allow military
April 27, 2020
3D printing hobby helps healthcare workers during COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Marshall, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of mobility readiness spares packages, along with his wife, Angie, recently began creating face shields with a 3D printer. They donate the face shields to healthcare workers at the 19th Medical Group and

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