28 Feb 2020

Robotic process automation introduces digital workforce

The Communications and Information Division (SC) here is applying cutting-edge technology to tackle the mission. By collaborating with UiPath, a global software company that develops a platform for robotic process automation, and utilizing innovation funds, personnel will be able to increase productivity, accuracy, and overall mission success through the help of bots.

7 Feb 2020

Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

An idea to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers won the 2020 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 7 in San Antonio.

9 Jan 2020

AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo on Jan. 9.

6 Jan 2020

Hill AFB aims to improve vehicle ops training with state-of-the-art simulator

The simulator offers more than 150 preset scenarios and can generate nearly any driving condition imaginable, as trainers control variables such as weather, road conditions, visibility and malfunctions.

2 Dec 2019

New Spark Cell aims to inspire innovation

In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that empowers Airmen to bring tomorrow’s tools to the

26 Nov 2019

AFMC announces Spark Tank 2020 finalists

The Air Force Materiel Command has named two finalists to compete against other major command selects in the Air Force 2020 Spark Tank competition.

25 Nov 2019

Pump operations simulator benefits Hill Air Force Base firefighters

The addition of a new, high-tech pump operations simulator will serve to improve the training base firefighters receive by honing their skills to respond to any number of contingencies.

5 Nov 2019

AFRL personnel connect with creative thinking processes to enhance problem solving

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To help overcome road blocks in thinking processes and spark imaginative solutions, personnel at the Air Force Research Laboratory are exploring new methods of problem solving.A select group of researchers recently participated in a course on design innovation to learn and practice creativity techniques for

30 Oct 2019

AFIMSC seeks ideas for Innovation Rodeo

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its second annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign Nov. 1. The campaign, open through Dec. 15, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to win part of $1 million in funding and resources to implement their ideas.

7 Oct 2019

Kessel Run receives top honors

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Detachment 12’s Kessel Run team recently received two Air Force-wide awards for its achievements.