News - Category Innovation

May 12, 2021
AFRL intern, son of installation commander, files for laser weapon bay door patent

When his high school dropped the in-person requirement for a senior project due to COVID-19, Matthew Miller, the son of the Kirtland Air Force Base installation commander, (Col. David Miller) chose to move forward anyway—and the experience has changed his perceptions of scientists, and resulted in a
May 10, 2021
AETC Announces Winners of iChallenge 2021

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, announced the winners of the AETC iChallenge and awarded a combined $300,000 during the annual Gathering of the Torch event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The winners will work with their wing leadership to use the funds
May 4, 2021
SAPR: Cultivating a culture of dignity, respect

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- “Protecting our people protects our mission,” said Glen Popejoy, 81st Training Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response manager. “We implement a sexual assault prevention program through the use of prevention training that focuses on consent, awareness,
May 4, 2021
Wing Makes History with first “State Of Laughlin” address

For the first time ever the 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Craig Prather gave an address to local leaders in the community about where the installation is and where it plans to progress in the coming years.
April 13, 2021
DOD Modernization Can't Happen Alone, Defense Official Says

Technology development that's competitive with that of adversaries is something the Defense Department can't accomplish on its own.
April 1, 2021
AETC Innovators invited to attend virtual iSummit April 29, 2021

In an effort to fuel collaboration among Air Education and Training Command innovators, AETC is hosting its next virtual innovation summit April 29 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CST. The theme for the iSummit is "Driving Decisions through Data Analytics." Airmen interested in attending the virtual event
March 31, 2021
Registration now open for virtual AETC Tech Tuesday April 6

AETC leadership will host AETC Tech Tuesday, April 6 between 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. central time. This Tech Tuesday will focus on database and information sharing. Airmen interested in attending the virtual event can find out more by emailing aetc.A9A.workflow.2@us.af.mil.The event is a coordinated
March 25, 2021
Defense Innovation Leader Stresses Importance of U.S., China Technology Race

Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, says China has a well-integrated, systematic, long-term strategy to make sure it's doing the most to achieve its goal of being No. 1 in the world in technology.
March 5, 2021
Innovation soars; Lands at CAFB

Columbus Air Force Base provided projected Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) students a new and innovative way to prepare as they await the start of the rigorous courses they will experience throughout their training through virtual reality. Most students expect long wait times,
March 1, 2021
The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education tills ground for new CSAF

The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education is launching some of the largest doctrine changes in recent memory to support the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s mandate to “accelerate change or lose.” The LeMay Center Commander is the Air Force principal agent for Air Force