Dec. 16, 2025 B-52 crew comfort seating inbound: 49th TES conducts testing Aircrew from the 49th TES installed three Kalogon Smart Cushions aboard a B-52H Stratofortress to assess the system’s airworthiness.
Dec. 5, 2025 AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.
Nov. 21, 2025 Unlocking aircraft availability: VDATS innovation to deliver diagnostics to the field A strategic upgrade to a critical diagnostic system aims to significantly improve aircraft availability by bringing depot-level testing capabilities directly flightlines around the world.
Nov. 18, 2025 AFIMSC explores virtual training to enhance combat support readiness The virtual Combat Support Training Range, or vCSTR, delivers an on-demand, immersive, and interactive virtual environment that simulates real-world combat scenarios for training purposes.
Sept. 9, 2025 U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North The USAF partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities, Sept. 3 in the Norwegian Sea.
Sept. 2, 2025 From Capstone to Combat Readiness: Depth-Perception System Enhances EOD Robotics An explosive ordnance disposal robot depth-perception system, developed by former Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Trombone and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Ruben, provides robot operators a clearer sense of depth to improve safety, speed and precision in high-stakes EOD missions.
Aug. 26, 2025 Future of readiness: AFMS, partners explore innovative technologies Exercises, technology demonstrations, and daily clinical work all feed into one goal - a medical force that can deliver decisive care under any condition.
July 18, 2025 Breaking the Mold: How Innovation Powers AFTC’s Strategic Momentum In today’s rapid evolving mission, innovation isn’t just a buzzword and playing it safe can sometimes mean falling behind. That’s why Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Martin, Air Force Test Center command chief master sergeant, is pushing for something different: a culture where challenging assumptions is
July 14, 2025 AFMC Citizen Developers, ‘bots’ help automate mission change Finding ways to work smarter, faster and more efficiently is much easier for Air Force Materiel Command Airmen thanks to Robotic Process Automation and the AFMC Citizen Developer Pathway program.
July 1, 2025 New system helps SFS reduce wait times at gates ARGOS, or Access Regulation and Gate Optimization System, is the result of a collaboration between the 75th Security Forces Squadron and the 75th Communications and Information Directorate. It has driven significant process improvements within gate workflows, cutting down routine delays and enabling