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Sep 2020
SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14.
Air Force News
First female, person of color ANG director of chaplains applies ‘Bayanihan’ concept to strengthen force
AFCLC provides language support to DoD missions
Air Force update for COVID-19
DoD authorizes temporary increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for certain locations
OSI ‘surge’ pivotal to historic Afghan evacuation mission
Service members, civilians come together to save lives
Air Force senior leaders visit Liberty Village on Joint Base MDL
Kessel Run's C2IMERA used during Afghan evacuation
AETC commander talks developing leaders at AFA '21
DAF awards Rolls-Royce B-52H engine contract
Department of the Air Force leaders talk leadership, family during panel at AFA
AFGSC wraps up divestiture of 17 B-1B aircraft, moves toward B-21
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: AFA highlights from SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF
Commencing Department of Defense Actions and Implementation to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military
84th RADES optimizes nation’s LRR systems for air surveillance, national defense
ACC commander speaks on Fighter Roadmap at AFA ‘21
12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized at AFA
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
It’s All About People panel focuses on diversity, inclusion, respect
AFRC commander discusses Reserve successes, future vision at Air, Space, Cyber Conference
Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead
PACAF commander talks ACE at AFA Air, Space, Cyber Conference
CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force
Air Force under secretary commemorates 10th anniversary of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal
Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force
CMSAF Leadership Library: September 2021
Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats
Air Force refines pilot candidate selection process in support of rated diversity
Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general
AFCEC, USACE partnership essential to delivering Installation of the Future
Department of the Air Force leaders discuss second disparity review during virtual town hall
DAF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The HEAT is on
P-47 pilot honored on POW/MIA recognition day
Airmen hone expeditionary skills at Rally in Rockies exercise
AF Week in Photos
CSAF Leadership Library: September 2021
Around the Air Force: Disparity Review II, Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, Doolittle Raider Honored
Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care
COMUSAFE hosts Arctic Air Chiefs Symposium
Answering the call: Special tactics Airmen conclude Haiti earthquake relief efforts
VCSAF visits the SHOC-N Battlelab
US, Slovenian armed forces partner in bilateral exercise
Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season
Under Secretary of the Air Force talks mandatory COVID vaccination efforts with Air Force Reserve
Directorate leads KC-135 upgrade for Turkish Air Force
AFMC continues implementation of diversity, inclusion initiatives
Foundational Competencies: Digital Literacy
Under Secretary of the Air Force visits 175th Wing
AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC
571 MSAS launches inaugural WPS seminar in El Salvador
DOD leaders recall Americans' resilience after 9/11
55th Communications Squadron redesignated as cyber squadron
Last of Doolittle Raiders memorialized
Air Force Reservist thankful for training when responding to 9/11
Around the Air Force: COVID Vaccines, Travel Screenings, States Support Families
Defenders beta test new weapons qualification course
AF Week in Photos
AFCEC continues infrastructure construction to support F-35
Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review
Partner nations share strengths, capabilities during PACS-21
Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) - Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation and Screening Testing for Unvaccinated Personnel
Academy co-hosts discussion to combat sexual assault, harassment
Guard fights wildfires, responds to Ida, serves overseas
Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians
AFWERX drives innovation through flightline ops challenge
Air Force names 2020 Athletes of the Year
Air Force Learning Professionals’ online Communities of Practice now available
ACC innovates with Air Force CyberWorx
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
India, US sign Air-Launched UAV Co-Development Project Agreement
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Afghan Evacuees, Future Home of ISR, 38th Rescue Squadron
Keep safety in mind as summer ends
Barrier analysis working group bridges gap between Air Force, installation barrier analysis efforts
Dover AFB, USDA turn lights out on Spotted Lanternfly
Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors
Cyber career field looks to develop agile, all-in-one Airmen
US, Australian forces strengthen coalition air dominance in Red Flag-Alaska 21-3
CMSAF visits Forward Edge of Indo-Pacific
Reserve Airmen participate in exercise Patriot Warrior
38 RQS trains to support SpaceX, Boeing
Air Force Global Strike Command welcomes new commander
CSAF receives prestigious French Air and Space Force award
‘Baby on board’ – Aircrew deliver Afghan baby on evacuation flight
Airman brings industry experience to EITaaS mission
Around the Air Force: Ramstein Responds, Helping Haiti, Fighting Fires
AF Week in Photos
DAF Joint Statement on Afghanistan Airport attack
Grand Forks AFB to lead future ISR missions
Behind the scenes of foreign military sales: AFSAC helps international partners overcome airpower supply shortages
Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Directorate celebrates 2-year anniversary
CSAF visits Kirtland AFB
Women celebrate a rich history of resiliency
Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AB transforms into major evac hub
Mansfield-Lahm ANG Base named preferred location for Cyber Warfare Wing
AFRS looks through diverse lens to support, retain leaders
Airman’s KC-135 solution scales from initial spark into action
AFRL’s Entrepreneur Opportunity Program turns people, ideas into new private sector businesses
Kendall, Raymond stress importance of space and Space Force’s success in separate, high-profile speeches
Air Force revises wing, vice and group command screening board process
Air Force BRAC program nears transfer milestones
Department of the Air Force releases staff sergeant/21E5 promotion cycle statistics
Dover AFB leads joint, interagency survival training
Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field
Utah ANG demonstrates multi-domain battlespace connectivity on KC-135
AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force
Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires
SecAF visits PACAF, emphasizes 'one team, one fight'
AF Week in Photos
Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
Fostering inclusion to build a stronger force
Special tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts
Brown named honorary Tuskegee Airman, receives symbolic red jacket
AFSEC changes command
CMSAF, international enlisted attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit
Civil Air Patrol continues auxiliary efforts for the Total Force
CMSAF speaks at IAAFA graduation
CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change
505th CCW supports Navy Large Scale Exercise 21
CSAF visits Tinker AFB, shares ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ approach
USSOUTHCOM supports US disaster assistance to Haiti
CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force
Pennsylvania Air National Guard helps fight West Coast fires
DAF offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
The Initial Perception
AFMC Airmen augment alternative fitness beta test
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Challenge Of China, new uniform updates, historic landing
Centralized hiring process to drive diversity, speed in recruitment efforts
USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership
Next episode of AETC’s Real Talk focuses on religion in Air Force
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness as safe, effective deterrent
WIDOW: Nellis AFB Airmen use software tailor-made for ABMS
DAF Gaming League season two takes off
Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes
Air Force photo contest accepting submissions until Aug 13
AFRL designated as Quantum Information Science Research Center for Air, Space Force
US-Israeli training builds capabilities, partnerships, readiness
Andersen AFB provides COVID-19 relief to Vietnam
Bioenvironmental engineer speaks out on officer corps diversity, increases AF recruiting for Puerto Rico
All hands on deck; Soldier rescued from Pacific Ocean
Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment
AF Week in Photos
A-10s land on Michigan state highway
Airman advocates for neurodiversity in military
Around the Air Force: F-16 In-Flight Software Update, Talisman Sabre 2021, Spark Tank 2022
SA Innovation Summit takes on ‘accelerating change’
Selfish to selfless: an Airman's 32-year journey
CROWS partners with industry to bring focus to cyber resiliency
An inside look at F-35 pilot helmet fittings
New Force Generation model builds high-end readiness, sustainability for Joint Force
Nellis AFB aggressors, F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air to develop unstoppable force
Department of the Air Force begins integrated personnel, pay system modernization
AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force
AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel
Safe and Sound Week - Take the challenge
New AFCEC division key to nuclear infrastructure modernization
Wanted: Innovative ideas for Spark Tank 2022
Sword Athena 2021 drives positive change for servicewomen, families
Work begins on AFIMSC ‘Office of Future’
USAF delivers helicopters, bolsters Australian alliance
AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer”
Fueling ACE operations from afar
F-16 receives in-flight software update during recent flight test
Wounded warriors share message of resilience in Florida
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: New Leadership for the Air Force, Thracian Star 21
US, Israel conclude Juniper Falcon 21-2
Altus AFB ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ group targets education, discourse
DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again
Cyber career field discusses new training baseline
DAF completes Architecture Demonstration and Evaluation 5
Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force
CSAF signs charter for China Aerospace Studies Institute
Childhood adversity drives Airman’s passion for diversity & inclusion
Andersen AFB provides medical supplies to Cook Islands
EOD units test new imaging technology
Team Air Force arrives at training camp
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary
CSAF Leadership Library: Summer 2021
AFCLC, AF Cyber College host cyber LITE training event
Tech Training Transformation modernizes tech training with virtual reality
Andersen EOD technician completes DPAA Vietnam mission
Undaunted service: Elite firefighters serve in austere environments
Senate confirms Gina Ortiz Jones to be Air Force Under Secretary
Update: Air Force puts future basing plans for Davis-Monthan AFB, Nellis AFB on hold pending NDAA outcome
Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021
AF Week in Photos
Around the Air Force: Recruiting Diversity, Airmen Aid Flood Victims and Record-Breaking Satellite
Flying Jennies train in Alaska
NORAD, USNORTHCOM lead 3rd Global Information Dominance Experiment
Hanscom AFB members recognized for excellence in acquisition and leadership
Pilots leaving active duty have safe landing place in Reserve, Guard
Nevada Guardsman, movie subject, leads Nevada Storm to women's football championship game
REPI Challenge yields more than $24M for AF installations
AF Career Development Academy transforms CDC content, delivery to Airmen
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Innovation
AFMC announces MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists
CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force
Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force
AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC
Hanscom workshop to highlight software testing
AFRL’s Aerospace Systems Directorate granted patent for innovative control surfaces technology
Engineer’s side hustle could fly BAF data capture to new heights
Airman brings industry experience to EITaaS mission
Operation Blood Rain testing continues
AFRL teams up with Wright Brothers Institute for summer internship program
Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities
AFIMSC tests installation events app
SA Innovation Summit takes on ‘accelerating change’
Work begins on AFIMSC ‘Office of Future’
AFCEC begins rollout of upgraded EOD imaging tech
CSAF Leadership Library: Summer 2021
Innovation – Edwards ALS pioneers AF smart watch effort to help future leaders be better faster
Simulators Division looking to “match” problems and solutions with a game
Innovation Summit open for registration
Digital Directorate team wins major acquisition award
AFMC launches 2022 Spark Tank competition
Air Force tests child care subletting app
AFIMSC accelerates change across the enterprise with Big Data
Retiring deputy of PEO Digital discusses AgileDevOps, future of directorate
Mission planning team supports JADC2 through agile software development
AFMC designates $5 million for AFMC We Need efforts
AFRL opens research altitude chambers, becomes force in aerospace physiology
Nano-Bio Materials Consortium introduces new AFRL-Industry Co-Development Program
Commentary: Minuteman III program office leads innovation with new campaign
Innovative accelerator helps second cohort advance
Innovation leads to solutions, processes with iHub
Washington State Patrol pilots successfully test special laser eye protection developed at Wright-Patterson Lab
Tyndall AFB offers first glimpse of IROC prototype
AFRL Materials scientist receives NextFlex 2021 Fellow Award
Teams deliver innovative solutions at I-WEPTAC
AFRL testing made Perseverance, the search for life on Mars possible
Reserve Airman makes history with innovative Project FoX/F-35 development
Team from Air Force Research Lab finds a way to use packaged snow as explosion protection
AFIMSC releases strategic plan
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
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