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RAND offers chance to shape future mission readiness

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  • By Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Air Education and Training Command officials here are seeking the submission of RAND study topics by Jan. 21, 2025, to drive meaningful change and improvement in the U.S. Air Force.

RAND studies are a collaborative effort, bringing together the best minds in the Air Force with expert researchers to tackle pressing issues in strategy and doctrine, workforce development and health, resource management, and force modernization and employment, according to Dr. Wendy Walsh, the AETC chief learning officer.

“By submitting topics informed by your real-world experiences and expertise, you'll help ensure the research is relevant, effective and actionable,” Walsh said.

She added that RAND topics tackle operational problems with data-driven solutions through a deliberate, funded research collaboration that makes a lasting impact.

Among the topics now under research by RAND is increasing the adaptiveness and responsiveness to meet evolving operational challenges in a joint environment at basic military training.

“The insights and recommendations generated by these studies have a direct impact on mission readiness by driving program growth, fostering greater systems awareness, and ultimately, enhancing our ability to defend the nation,” Walsh said. “Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking effort that will shape the future of the Air Force.”

Initial guidance and a call for proposals for the fiscal 2026 RAND Project Air Force was issued in October 2024 through the AETC task management tool. Program officials have extended the deadline for submissions to Jan. 21.

For more information on submissions benefitting the Air Force through objective and actionable research, email aetc.a9z.randsubmissions@us.af.mil.