March 31, 2022 Four AFRL researchers honored for 2021 STEM accomplishments Four scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory earned accolades as winners of 2021 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Awards. This prestigious honor from the office of the Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Victoria Coleman and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science,
March 31, 2022 AFWERX Fellowship seeks innovative Guardians and Airmen AFWERX is now accepting applications for its summer 2022 fellowship program until May 9. Innovation enthusiasts of all ranks from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and government civilians may apply for the summer cohort.
March 31, 2022 Grand opening celebration for new Humanitarian Missions exhibit planned The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its newest permanent exhibit, “A Force for Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions” on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Located in the museum’s Global Reach Gallery, this new exhibit focuses on
March 31, 2022 Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins implements Intelligent Lockers What started out as an Airman’s innovative idea to help his wingmen is now a reality at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.The installation held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 30 for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their
March 30, 2022 AEDC Spark Tank awards funding to multiple proposals The ideas have been submitted, the pitches presented and the selections made.Now begins the implementation process for those across Arnold Engineering Development Complex recently awarded funding for their innovative ideas through the AEDC Spark Tank.After poring over the submitted suggestions on
March 30, 2022 Kessel Run, TTS collaboration to develop increased cloud.gov hosting capability The Air Force’s Kessel Run and the U.S. General Services Administration’s Technology Transformation Services (TTS) announced a collaboration that allows cloud.gov to host 100 million digital users an hour.
March 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 28, 2022 Acquisition Instructor Course updates provide Airmen with opportunities to innovate, collaborate The Air Force Materiel Command Acquisition Instructor Course continues to enhance integration between the acquisition, industry, and operational communities.
March 28, 2022 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1, reduces service obligation The first CY22 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1, 2022, for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one to three year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service.The time commitment members must serve upon return to
March 28, 2022 The importance of information sharing among teams Commentary: Sharing information among a team is advantageous in so many ways. A culture of sharing starts with the leadership who are open to sharing their story. This can be of obstacles, successes, experience, knowledge and lessons learned. Another way to incorporate sharing is to ask for each