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Aug 2020
AF technology could help fight virus, disease spread in buildings
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – An Air Force invention could be key to reducing the amount of airborne microbes — like viruses, bacteria and mold spores — inside buildings and homes.In 2009, the U.S. Air Force submitted a patent application for an invention that coats surfaces with a protective finish, killing toxins on contact. The technology,
Air Force News
Dover AFB’s first Multi-Capable Airmen team sinks claws into Razor Talon
FY20 DAF safety awards announced
PACAF hosts historic Women, Peace, Security symposium
93rd AGOW Airmen rescue VSU student
Airmen’s heroism, quick-thinking saves two lives from fatal vehicle accident
DAF releases Acquisition Biennial Report
AF Week in Photos
Second IG Disparity Review Survey coming
AFGSC bomber mission showcased during Acting SecAF visits
Hawaii F-22s complete DFE operations out of MCAS Iwakuni
Around the Air Force: Month of the Military Child, Talent Marketplace, Astronaut Rescue Course
Air Force Youth Programs accepting applications for summer Virtual Aviation Camp
Air Force unveils new mission statement
COVID-19 survivor helps others at Brooklyn CVC
Air Force welcomes new chief scientist
F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter
Hanscom AFB team awards long-range radar integration contract with production options
Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
CSAF visits Edwards AFB
335th EMDOS Airman translates for Brooklyn CVC community
Air Force update for COVID-19
CROWS recognized for System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook
AFRL successfully completes XQ-58A Valkyrie flight and payload release test
Mobility Airmen enhance ACE, MCA capabilities during three-week OST
New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched
Air Force celebrates April as Month of the Military Child
First-class aviator reflects on her storied career
Technical training now includes respect in curriculum
DAF seeks to modernize energy infrastructure through energy campaigns
AF Week in Photos
ACC to align fighter squadron operations, maintenance
MIT partnership helps acquisition officer expand toolkit
Around the Air Force: All-Female Flight, Red Flag 21-2, F-35s to Tyndall AFB
Vandenberg AFB chosen as preferred location for GBSD FTU
ABMS aims to revolutionize data flow, speed decisions
The 355th Wing flies toward the future
EITaaS team stands up new security operations center
Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention
Det 631 conquers snow via crime scene exercise
SFS Airmen reflect on women’s influence in the Air Force
DAWN-ED advanced degree program now accepting applications for 2022 academic year
Tyndall AFB selected to host three F-35 squadrons
Civil Air Patrol completes full year of COVID-19 support
Leaders discuss digital engineering, acquisition, ABMS, more
AFMC releases results of diversity survey
Airmen deploy to support Community Vaccination Center in Brooklyn
New opportunities in National Capital Region: Civil Air Patrol stands up new squadron
CMSAF Bass tours Travis AFB
Robot dogs arrive at Tyndall AFB
Red Flag 21-2 creates agile, multi-domain problem-solvers
437th AW conducts all-female flights for Women’s History Month
Brown, Raymond attend Survivor Advocacy roundtable
Acting SecAF visits Wright-Patterson AFB
AF Week in Photos
Sixth episode for ‘AETC Real Talk’ focuses on Asian American, Pacific Islander disparity
Around the Air Force: Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy, CSAF Leadership Library, Spark Tank winner
Acting SecAF visits Hill AFB, focuses on supporting Airmen, Guardians
Senior leaders discuss Total Force Integration
B-2 Spirit integrates with NATO ally at Lajes Field
Energy efficient B-Huts could save resources, lives
AFVentures releases annual report, details efforts to expand defense industrial base, fight COVID-19
CMSAF joins 332nd AEW for Women’s History Month
First Undergraduate Pilot Training 2.5 class graduates
Defense, industry leaders discuss digital transformation, ABMS at New Horizons
Mission, culture at heart of CMSAF visit to Altus AFB
Aviano AFB Fire Department wins 2020 AF Fire Department of the Year
AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner
CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library
CMSAF part of AETC virtual ‘Panel of Mentors’ May 25; registration now open
Renewal ensures wing, Volcanic Ash Advisory Center partnership endures
Recruiting squadron commander wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
New active component added to Air National Guard KC-135 at Eielson AFB
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Women's Symposium, USSPACECOM’s Air Component, and IT Upgrades
64th AEG provides vaccination support to FEMA in Michigan
AFPC launches Family Vector website
Air Force ROTC reduces length of enlisted assignments at detachments
NATO AWACS provides area surveillance during Red Flag 21-2
DAF offers 1,300-plus summer job opportunities to qualified students
OSI Headquarters welcomes CMSAF Bass
Air Force marks ongoing commitment to rated diversity with newly released strategy
B-2s land at Lajes Field to join BTF mission
Department of the Air Force releases senior master sergeant/21E8 promotion cycle statistics
Third annual Spring Motorcycle Focus kicks off
‘Accelerated Path to Wings’ pilot training makes history
AEDC adds large-scale mass flow assembly calibration to test capability offering
31st OG Conducts Operation Porcupine 2021
Senior leaders join inaugural Women’s Symposium
Hanscom AFB team to rollout major IT upgrades for 700K users
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue Iditarod musher
From childcare to ponytails: How can Sword Athena help you?
Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency
US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation
AF’s first F-15EX arrives at Eglin AFB
Capstone event validates AFCENT ACE capabilities
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Van Ovost Nomination, CJADC2 Demo, and PT Test Changes
Air Force receives first F-15EX
Department of the Air Force releases Inspector General review into Feb. 4 Joint Base Andrews unauthorized access incident
Acting SecAF visits USAFA, focuses on AF priorities, academy importance
First Air Force designated as air component to US Space Command
AFRL 'x-ray vision' tool to reduce costs, time for 3D part qualification
109th Airlift Wing wraps up Antarctic research support
Brown looks to accelerate while changing Air Force culture
Orange Flag, Black Flag collaborate to accelerate change
VCSAF meets with accelerators of change in Boston
Department of the Air Force broadens Career Enlisted Aviator height standards
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Nellis AFB
AMC delivers multi-capable Airmen during exercise Mosaic Tiger
AETC takes deliberate action focused on diversity, inclusion for recruits, Airmen
2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results are in
Air Force Security Forces Center to improve US government-wide working dog programs
DAF professional developmental tool assists Airmen, Guardians with career planning
62nd AW strengthens joint warfighting capabilities through Exercise Predictable Iron
435th AEW Airmen support Operation Octave Quartz
New ‘Women in the Air Force' exhibit to open with virtual event March 5
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Acting SECAF’s priorities, CSAF Accelerates Change, and New Uniforms for PT and Maintainers
PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Hill Air Force Base
Air Force discusses the future of energy efficiency
ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development LMS
Kelly speaks on accelerating change at Air Force Association panel
B-21 Prototype Environmental Protection Shelters construction, test underway
341st Missile Wing supports USAFE-AFAFRICA’s CJADC2 demo
AFSFC innovates to develop virtual visitor passes
AFIMSC units earn Air Force Gear of Government awards
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process
Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options
New ‘Digital Literacy’, ‘Fosters Inclusion’ foundational competencies now in MyVector self-assessment tool
Registration now open for 2021 Air Force Learning Professionals Consortium
USAFE completes CJADC2 demonstration
Air Force announces officer stratification guidance
Senior NCOs now part of course designed for leaders to ‘thrive’ in squadron command position
Travis AFB Airmen advance Tuskegee lineage
Desert Storm attack pilot integrates 30-years of tactics with new technology
Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’
Just enough, just in time: AFCEC targets rapid airfield repair solution
Negative for Covid-19
AF Week in Photos
Accelerating Change Across Air Force in wheelhouse for AETC team
Around the Air Force: Disparity Review Expands, CSAF Visits Kessel Run, and Virtual Reality Suicide Prevention Training
Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders
Texas ANG delivers water, aid after winter storm
AFICC awards large-scale architect and engineering services contract
CSAF discusses Accelerating Change at 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium
SEAC, CMSAF, CMSSF discuss leading in a time of change at 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium
Working groups to present solutions at I-WEPTAC
Hanscom AFB test workshop shifts focus to cybersecurity
Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent
Dyess AFB Airmen, B-1Bs deploy to Norway
30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces
Army partners with Air Force’s THOR for base defense
2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements
CSAF visits Davis-Monthan AFB, recognizes accomplishments of Airmen, Dynamic Wing
2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced
DoD tests VR suicide prevention training at Scott, Travis AFBs
E-8C JSTARS all-African American flight crew makes history
31st FW, Italian air force complete Agile Combat Employment exercise
Tuskegee Airman describes service, time as POW during virtual call with 332nd AEW
Historic First: Migo first female American Samoan promoted to CMSgt in US Air Force
Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program
CMSAF discusses current, future Air Force culture at Grand Forks AFB
Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review
MQ-9 begins flying missions from Romania
AF Week in Photos
Reserve Airmen, PACAF distribute ops for AFFOR exercise
Around the Air Force: Tour Lengths, Female Body Armor, & Directed Energy Weapons
Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced
Acting SecAF, Nordic Ministers of Defense sign Letter of Intent strengthening US-Nordic defense ties
AFGSC begins retirement of B-1 aircraft, paving way for B-21
Kirtland AFB female defenders get new female body armor
First female Muslim chaplain graduates from Air Force Chaplain Corps College
Office of Diversity and Inclusion joins next AETC Real Talk
Directed Energy Combined Test Force oversees testing of anti-drone weapon
CMSAF tours ICBM mission at Malmstrom AFB
AFDW, medical leaders champion vaccine rollout program
AFIMSC trains 600 finance Airmen at virtual worldwide workshop
US Air Force names first overseas-based F-35A squadron
AFMC town hall addresses vaccines, telework, command climate
Keesler AFB NCO derives purpose from her heart
Four Airmen and Guardians among BEYA winners, CSAF gives keynote
Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
AF Week in Photos
European home appliance contracts projected to save $85,000 annually
SERE specialists conquer the Arctic
Around the Air Force: Red Flag 21-1, ACC Diversity and Inclusion, and Digital Wingman Competition
Charter lays out AFIMSC diversity, inclusion initiatives
Tour lengths increase for certain first-term overseas assignments
Total Force excellence; Fort Meade partnerships grow from reflection
Explore "Next Gen Debrief" and innovation on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
F-15EX completes first flight
Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years
CSAF visits Robins AFB, talks readiness with Reserve senior leaders
Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency
All services including Department of the Air Force to furnish adverse information to officer promotion boards in designated grades, circumstances
Reardon to perform duties of under secretary of the Air Force
Flightline of the Future Summit explores Tyndall AFB flightline options
Air Combat Command appoints first Diversity and Inclusion Officer
US B-1B Lancer debuts at Aero India 2021
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Innovation
Air Force Research Laboratory engineer receives Vaught Visionary Leadership Award
AFRL approves Cooperative Research and Development Agreement for silicon photonics
Tyndall breaks ground for new childcare center
MIT partnership helps acquisition officer expand toolkit
Proven accelerator program welcomes second cohort
Robot dogs arrive at Tyndall AFB
CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library
AFRL researchers demonstrate record-breaking RF isolator performance in ultra-compact device
AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner at Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium
AFICC delivers innovative VR suicide prevention training to save lives
Tinker organizations improve contractor safety by changing process
Metrology and Additive Manufacturing Lab ensures quality
AFRL 'x-ray vision' tool to reduce costs, time for 3-D part qualification
AFRL launches collaborative biosensor effort to detect stress, fatigue biomarkers
Joint Simulation Environment brings Next-Gen Test and Evaluation to AFTC
F-15EX completes first flight
Panel of experts talk future of defense
Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
AFMC Airmen among 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners
Trio wants to transform civil engineering with 3D modeling
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrates annual awards recipients
Virtual reality could transform wing exercises
Eglin Airman’s simple idea could save lives
‘Bots’ could improve financial processes, reduce errors
Robins Airman looks to improve dorm life with smart lockers
Spark Tank 2021 finalists announced
Defender seeks to save time, reduce traffic accidents with e-citation system
Defender seeks to save time, reduce traffic accidents with e-citation system
Ogden ALC cuts ribbon on software facility
Innovation Rodeo finalist seeks to increase security officer efficiency
Program analyst’s idea improves resource management reporting
Meet the 2021 I-WEPTAC Chairs
AFIMSC announces 2021 Innovation Rodeo finalists
Innovation discovery better equips Eglin's firefighters
Air Force tests Wing Feedback App at JBSA
Newly-acquired AFRL test aircraft to aid personnel recovery research
AI Copilot: Air Force achieves first military flight with artificial intelligence
gatewayONE and attritableONE test moves joint force one step closer to “IoT.mil,” demonstrates F-22, F-35 first secure bi-directional data sharing
New AFWERX Fellowship offers hands-on experience in driving innovation within the Air Force and Space Force
649th MUNS test wearables to detect COVID-19
AFWERX kicks off Accelerate event Dec. 7, launch a universe of opportunity to accelerate change
Banshee lessons enhance operational mission
AFRL-small business partnership offers help in tight situations
AFRL set to co-host two-day virtual Quantum Collider 2.0
AFTC commander, command chief visit Eglin
COMPUSEC automation delivers time, cost savings
Call for Innovation Rodeo ideas nears Dec. 1 deadline
Wert provides Digital update, insight into DPA efforts
AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology
Robins Airmen create robot, big win for entire Air Force
AFSVC software innovation enhances deployment readiness
Air Force Partners with academia, industry to host three-part Trusted AI Challenge series
AEDC Spark Cell implementing ideas submitted by workforce
‘AFMC We Need’ continues to drive change
SparkED Team: keeping innovative ideas rolling
Jolly Green II begins live-fire testing
Air Force Research Laboratory tracks Sporadic E
LiDAR part of digital foundation for installations of future
Air Force research team awarded patent for new tunable radio frequency filter
Air Force and Nano-Bio Materials Consortium announce RFP, pilot program for AFRL-Industry Partnerships
Summit charts future of installation, mission support innovation
Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites
AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2021 Innovation Rodeo
AFIMSC provides AF with innovative post-COVID workspace options
AFRL doubles-down on Quantum advancement with International University Pitch Event, Open Innovation Facility
AFMC announces 2020 MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists
AFWERX Austin Hub attracts visit from SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF
Under Secretary Lord visits AFSC, OC-ALC
Online emission inspection system saves money, air quality
AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning
Throwbot enhances base security mission
Jolly Green II begins aerial refueling tests
Kessel Run panel talks path to production
AFWERX event spotlights Tyndall as base of future
Small business panel discusses COVID-19 impact, market research
Department of the Air Force honors former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson
Wrap it up II: outdoor aircraft display gets vinyl treatment
Optimize aviation fuel? The Air Force wants your ideas
Phase II SBIR partnership leads to improved resource access
Air Force and industry consortium announce workshop on telemedicine and medical electronics innovation
AFMC launches Spark Tank competition
Spark Tank 2021 encourages leadership to support Airmen ideas
Air Force collaboration leads to new method of triggering shape change
NPC, NPC-L ready to save lives
Edwards AFB Prepares for 3D-Video Review Ground Station
Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office to launch sustainment innovation hub
Air Force to award up to $5.4 million during two-day Quantum event
Virtual bootcamp trains new test engineers
Datalinks flight helps test mobile health monitor
AFVentures Fellowship forges connections between military, Silicon Valley
Total Force test team takes AF award
Ops group adapts technology to continue test missions
Virtual JSTARS: Training enters virtual reality
AFRL announces Grand Challenges for biotechnology
Forging the future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters
Magellan mobility allocation planning app gets an upgrade
Simulators Division seeking new technology
AFRL holds Biotech Days
552nd Air Control Networks Squadron gives back during COVID-19
Air Force scientists granted patent for new process that extends antibody and vaccine shelf life
Edwards AFB Community Combines Teamwork, Innovation, Effort to Fabricate Cloth Masks
Robins dental flight makes impression on WR-ALC
Air Force researchers developing wearable agent detector to improve aircraft maintainer safety
AEDC pilot program achieves AFMC first
AFIMSC innovation project receives $3 million award
Two teams tie to win Spark Tank 2020
AFRL creates safer-than-steel synthetic winch cable for cargo aircraft
Edwards maintainers conduct hands-on test with new tool
AFRL senior scientist elected to National Academy
Air Force engineer recognized by Society of Manufacturing Engineers
AFRL engineer honored as AIAA Fellow
Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
Edwards Launches Makerspace Targeting High School Students
AFRL XQ-58A Valkyrie expands flight envelope in fourth test
SparkED Team to host Spark Tank Showcase Jan. 29
AFMC seeks innovative ideas through Ideascale Campaign
I-WEPTAC 2020 registration opens
AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists
Hill AFB aims to improve vehicle ops training with state-of-the-art simulator
AFRL leads defense production program to success in FY19
AFRL creates new modular weapons storage for cargo aircraft
AFIMSC innovation streamlines comptroller tasking process
New Spark Cell aims to inspire innovation
AEDC hopes to spark innovation with new program
AFMC announces Spark Tank 2020 finalists
AFRL sponsors service academy and university design challenge
TEDx returns to Hill Air Force Base
New innovation challenge launches at Edwards
Breeze goes green
AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020
Big wins for small business expected at Air Force Space Pitch Day
AFRL personnel connect with creative thinking processes to enhance problem solving
AFIMSC seeks ideas for Innovation Rodeo
AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality
Kessel Run receives top honors
CPI training focuses on increasing efficiency, innovation
Air Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019
AFRL team selected for Innovation award, door locks to protect from active shooter
DLA national account managers adapt to Air Force goals
AFRL employees receive Fellow and Early Career Award recognition
Sharing best practices at Enablement Days
Roper: Air Force of the future is faster, smarter, bolder
AFRL team invents cargo aircraft tire change tool
Air Force announces newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’
AFIMSC seeking to transform AF environmental program with latest UAS technology
Air Force awards more than 450 contracts in 12 days
SAF/CO, AFIMSC Enable Readiness Through Cloud-based Visualization Tool
Competing of the minds: Air Force Spark Tank 2020 open for submissions
Air Force advances innovation at “Spark Collider”
Airmen, companies tackle mission pain points during AFWERX Spark Collider
Alliance improves mission support capabilities
AFRL employees receive Great Minds in STEM Award
AFRL licenses infrared signaling technology to local firm
Fix these broken wings – part fabrication saves Air Force time, money
AFWERX Fusion, MDO Challenge drive collaboration between industry, military, academia
AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone
Academy cadets’ invention to support battlefield Airmen awarded patents
Air Force brings defense planning into 21st century through modern software
Eglin showcases its innovation
Rising Technology: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins automates to support WR-ALC workload increase
Commentary: Innovation 'advances the ball'
Air Force gathers innovators for Tyndall rebuild
AFRL puts new technologies into space aboard world’s most powerful launch vehicle
Air Traffic Controller receives Grit Award
AFRL’s metals experts receive STAR Team Award
Investment in 3D printing helps Team Edwards’ fleet aloft
AFRL produces lighter, thinner transparent armor
Survey team leverages 3-D technology for mission speed, accuracy
AFRL student challenges inspire innovation
IHA goes live in cloud
Technology, AFWERX, helping SF Academy graduates become more lethal, ready
Weather stations save Airmen’s time, units money
Need for speed: Air Force meets acquisition acceleration “Century Challenge” milestone
University of Florida set to become home for Air Force research in assured autonomy
Hanscom and NSIN collaborate to bring innovative ideas forward
Air Force announces artificial intelligence research with MIT
Dunkin' with Dragon
Air Force completes test of combat support innovation
CPI office augments mission effectiveness, efficiency
Innovation spark cell holds share, connect workshop
Team JSTARS maintainers design tool saving Air Force estimated $500k yearly
Autonomous vehicles coming to PIRA
Air Force Transition Accelerator demonstrates fast, smart approach to partnering with small businesses
Eglin AFB named Air Force 2019 SECDEF Environmental Award recipient
New Air Force Science & Technology Strategy puts focus on speed
New software development system saves time, money and benefits warfighter
Hanscom hangs out ‘help wanted’ sign for engineers
I-WEPTAC delivers third straight year of innovation
Innovation: Fad or Foundation?
AFIMSC partners with industry for future success
Innovative approach by Arnold craftsman makes task faster, less strenuous
CSAF stresses importance of mission support role at I-WEPTAC
"Tank Rats" create new tool in 12 hours
Skyborg program seeks industry input for artificial intelligence initiative
AFRL, university partners make a push in printable composites
Inaugural Air Force Pitch Day: New contracts, new partners
Innovative solution reduces cost of runway repair
Innovation success: Reusable containers save thousands
Lab Life podcast brings Air Force science, tech to listeners
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