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March 19, 2022

Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The campaign, open through June 6, gives military and civilian members of the Department of the Air Force’s mission and installation support community a chance to win part of $1 million or more in funding and resources to pursue their ideas.

As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.

Feb. 1, 2022

Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.

U.S. participants, Air Force Capt. William Dallmann and Cody Kearse of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate at Rome, New York, interact with UK and U.S. AI tools during the virtual demonstration as part of the UK and U.S. collaboration for accelerating AI development, Oct. 18, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 20, 2021

US, UK research labs collaborate on autonomy, artificial intelligence

ROME, N.Y. (AFNS) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, hosted an in-person and virtual demonstration highlighting the U.S and the U.K.'s ability to integrate both nation's Artificial Intelligence technologies through a common platform.

Oct. 19, 2021

AFCLC launches updated culture guide app, introduces new educational course with certificate

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The director of the Air Force Culture and Language Center unveiled version 2.0 of the Air Force Culture Guide app to a virtual audience on Oct. 15, 2021, the last day of the 2021 Virtual Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium.

Gerald Murray, Air Force Association chairman and the 14th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force speaks with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass

Sept. 20, 2021

CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivered remarks during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20.

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Oct. 13, 2020

Reserve Citizen Airmen look to reform the organization during Spark Tank 2021

Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — Reserve Citizen Airmen are highly encouraged to support their wingmen by logging into the crowdsourcing platform Airman Powered by Innovation (CAC required) and vote for their favorite ideas (direct links below).

The Air Force Research Laboratory-led Individualized Neural Learning System project aims to give Airmen the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and skills through neurotechnology. This project was recently awarded funding as part of the Seedlings for Disruptive Capabilities Program, which seeks to “seed” new ideas of particular interest to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Richard Eldridge)

Aug. 15, 2020

AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) — The Individualized Neural Learning System, or iNeuraLS, is a new augmented learning platform that will enable rapid learning by closed-loop modulation of cognitive states during skill acquisition. Essentially, the AFRL team seeks to develop a capability that will give Airmen the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and skills on the fly through direct brain interfaces with the help of neurotechnologies.

The 2019 Air Force Spark Tank competition judges Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Mark Cuban and George Steinbrener IV pose for a group photo with the Spark Tank winner during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 28, 2019. Spark Tank is a chance to celebrate Air Force risk-takers, idea makers and entrepreneurs who refuse to accept the status quo and have determined their own fate by developing solutions that make it easier for the Air Force to bring the very best to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

Sept. 4, 2019

Competing of the minds: Air Force Spark Tank 2020 open for submissions

A respirator with a built-in two-way communication system. A semi-truck trailer that can reduce aircraft deployment from 72 hours to five hours. A chemical agent detection device that runs on renewable energy.  

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson talks with Zach Walker, Defense Innovation Unit Texas lead at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas April 9, 2019.

April 16, 2019

Vice chief visit focuses on faster, more lethal Air Force

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin and Pilot Training Next in Austin, April 9, to see how Air Force innovation initiatives are shaping tomorrow’s Air Force.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks about harnessing the innovative spirit of Airmen during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne A. Clark)

Feb. 22, 2018

CMSAF discusses the innovative spirit of Airmen

ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed how to harness the innovative spirit of Airmen during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 22, 2018.