July 17, 2023 Spark Tank ignites six ideas for innovation funding In an accelerated effort to fund innovative solutions for operational problems, the HIVE Spark Cell, embedded in the 75th Air Base Wing, hosted a Spark Tank competition in May. About 50 ideas with potential to make significant impacts on Air Force missions were submitted from across the
July 17, 2023 Hack-A-Sat’s Moonlighter satellite deploys to low earth orbit after last month’s successful launch Moonlighter reached low earth orbit July 5 after a short visit at the International Space Station and is on track for its inaugural mission: to host an on-orbit cybersecurity challenge during Hack-A-Sat 4 finals, making it the first on-orbit Capture the Flag, or CTF, hacking competition.
July 17, 2023 Agreement Reached on Guardian Uniform Development Department of the Air Force senior executives signed a memorandum of agreement continuing the development of Space Force uniforms to accommodate all genders, life events and weather conditions.
July 17, 2023 SpaceWERX launches Tactically Responsive Space Challenge Definition Workshop This workshop marks the beginning of a multi-year Challenge to gain new technologies that will enable the U.S. Space Force to more rapidly and flexibly respond to emerging on-orbit threats by 2026.
July 13, 2023 Hill AFB, University of Arizona create education partnership The University of Arizona and Hill Air Force Base have created an Education Partnership Agreement that establishes collaborations for internships, Interdisciplinary Capstone projects, student training as part of the new Defense Civilian Training Corps program, and potentially faculty research.
July 13, 2023 AFWERX to discuss future of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, advanced air mobility at Oshkosh Air Show AFWERX’s presence will provide aviation-industry executives and enthusiasts a chance to interact with Air Force officials supporting the development of hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and autonomous technology.
July 7, 2023 New software organization to foster collaboration To keep pace with the ever-evolving technology landscape, Air Force Materiel Command is creating a single software engineering collaboration organization within the Air Force Sustainment Center. This organization will integrate the vast and diverse talent from across the command to ensure the needs
July 5, 2023 All trauma can cause PTSD PTSD is a physical and mental reaction to a situation or event that was perceived as dangerous, according to behavioral health experts.
June 30, 2023 Ogden ALC achieves ISO 50001 recertification The Ogden Air Logistics Complex, a critical hub for the Air Force’s maintenance, repair, overhaul, and sustainment operations, announced this week it has achieved recertification of ISO 50001, the international standard for applying organizational best practices in energy management.
June 30, 2023 AFCEC innovations get CSAF, CSO “Momentum” funding Two Air Force Civil Engineer Center innovation projects are getting a funding boost through the Chief of Staff for the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations Momentum Fund Fiscal Year 2023 awards.