Aug. 23, 2024 New system improves speed, accuracy of regularly-sought Model Shop task A new boring system speeds up the mission.
May 29, 2024 Security Forces, Public Affairs among winners at 2024 Tinker Spark Tank Competition Two entities of the 72nd Air Base Wing at Tinker Air Force Base were awarded $30,000 in Spark Tank Innovation funds, May 14. Spark Tank is an annual competition where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to 72nd Air Base Wing leadership.
Dec. 20, 2023 AFWERX Spark, DOD partners train Airmen to pitch ideas with confidence AFWERX Spark and other Department of the Air Force innovators gathered Nov. 14-16 in Moraine, Ohio, to create a curriculum for teaching Airmen and Guardians who want to effectively pitch innovative ideas to high-ranking military officers and civilians.
Oct. 20, 2023 Digital design concept wins AFMC Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities Challenge A novel idea to revolutionize capability development through optimized digital engineering is the winner of the Air Force Materiel Command Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities challenge.
Aug. 17, 2023 Spark Tank 2024 call for idea submissions The seventh annual Spark Tank event has launched with a call for innovative Airmen and Guardian idea submissions ahead of the Sept. 4 deadline.
July 25, 2023 AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27 Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.
June 28, 2023 AEDC Spark Tank: Imager enhances leak detection, electrical inspection capabilities The Condition-Based Maintenance team at Arnold Air Force Base can now see the whole picture when conducting leak checks and electrical inspections.The group obtained an acoustic imager to identify leaks in compressed air, gas and vacuum systems. It also reveals the locations of electrical partial
March 8, 2023 Spark Tank 2023 finalists take center stage at AFA Warfare Symposium 6 Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at AFA March 8.
Feb. 27, 2023 Sparking Innovation: AFOSI/Det 111's TruNarc Laser Drug Testing The road to Spark Tank 2023 continues! This means the 412th Test Wing Innovation team, SparkED, is continuing the FY23 Airmen Pitch Process. The Airmen Pitch Process gives Units, Squadrons and Groups the chance to think of the next great innovative idea within their program.
Feb. 27, 2023 AFWERX Refinery program accelerates Airman and Guardian initiatives The AFWERX Refinery program, an initiative of the AFWERX Spark division, is rapidly advancing Airman and Guardian projects that directly aid warfighters by hosting a four-to-six-week Accelerator program that targets grassroots innovation efforts within the Department of the Air Force, or DAF.