Aug. 16, 2021 Operation Blood Rain testing continues Testing, to determine if fresh blood could withstand airdrop and survive, moves to C-130 aircraft and the 417th Flight Test Squadron.
Aug. 11, 2021 SpaceWERX launch drives AFWERX small business focus on universities and on-orbit capability WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On August 19, SpaceWERX will officially launch. The kickoff will include a virtual Space Force Pitch Day highlighting the key partnership between the Department of the Air Force and small businesses by awarding up to $34 million to innovative startups
Aug. 9, 2021 Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Explosive ordnance disposal and bomb squad experts in the Department of Defense and civilian sector tested the latest EOD robotics and emerging capabilities during the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise Aug. 2-6 here.The Robot Rodeo, in its fifth year, was back
Aug. 6, 2021 AFIMSC tests installation events app The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing an installation community events mobile app aimed at building a sense of connectedness and camaraderie among Airmen.
July 30, 2021 Work begins on AFIMSC ‘Office of Future’ The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is building and benchmarking a radically new way of working called the Office of the Future, or O2F.
July 27, 2021 Idea today, in play tomorrow: Robins program pushes innovation “Accelerate, Change, or Lose” is Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.’s call to action to empower Airmen to be innovative and adaptive, ensuring the Air Force is ready for any future mission.
July 26, 2021 Edwards pioneers smart watch effort to help future leaders be better, faster The Ellington Airman Leadership School is pioneering the use of smart watches in an innovative Air Force effort to train tomorrow’s leaders to be more efficient, effective and ready in a realm of ever-escalating demands.
July 19, 2021 Simulators Division looking to “match” problems and solutions with a game Air Force training units looking for new, innovative solutions to meet their training needs may find their answer in a game designed by the Simulators Division Innovation team for the Industry/Interservice Training Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).
July 16, 2021 SparkED, innovative mindset fuel problem solving techniques through robotics In 2020, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. stated that his vision for the service is to “Accelerate Change or Lose.”So Airmen from all over the force have charged forward to embrace and further the Air Force culture as innovators.
July 14, 2021 Innovation Summit open for registration Registration is now open for the inaugural San Antonio Innovation Summit. With the theme of Accelerate Change, the summit takes place Aug. 3-4 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.