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March 1, 2021
AETC Studies and Analysis Squadron team, flight commander capture Air Force-level analytics awards

The Studies and Analysis Squadron at Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command was recently recognized at the Air Force-level with awards in analytics. The SAS Force Development Team was named the USAF’s “Analytic Team of the Year,” while Maj. Brian Morrison, the unit’s Force Development
Feb. 25, 2021
First AETC Virtual Tech Tuesday planned for March 2

Airmen are invited to AETC’s first virtual Tech Tuesday, March 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. central. The event is co-hosted by the 2nd Air Force and 19th Air Force and supported by AETC’s Analysis and Innovation Directorate. The virtual event will showcase AETC innovations and foster collaboration by
Feb. 22, 2021
2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Feb. 10, 2021
Explore "Next Gen Debrief" and innovation on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

Aggressively and cost-effectively modernizing education and training to transform the way Airmen learn is one of AETC’s top priorities. As part of AETC’s team that will represent the command at Spark Tank 2021 during the upcoming virtual AFA Aerospace Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Maj. Kevin
Jan. 25, 2021
Funding efficiency across Keesler

Every year, squadrons from Keesler compete for Squadron Innovation Funds by submitting an application fulfilling requirements to the Innovation Working Group.The funds are provided by the Air Force to support initiatives aimed at mission effectiveness improvements in the areas of innovation, such as
Jan. 22, 2021
AETC innovators start 2021 with virtual collaboration

Innovators across The First Command convened virtually for the third AETC iSummit Jan. 21, 2021. The event brought together innovators from more than 130 locations to collaborate, problem solve and learn about the latest innovations happening around the command.
Jan. 19, 2021
Fresno State AFROTC wins teaching innovation award, other detachments fighting through COVID-19

California State University, Fresno selected AFROTC Detachment 035 as the recipient of its fall 2020 Provost’s Award for Extraordinary Teaching in Extraordinary Times in the category of Innovative Teaching. The university announced the award on Dec. 22, 2020.
Jan. 15, 2021
Thunderbolt Spark Cell ignites Airmen innovation

In August 2020, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., released his strategic approach entitled “Accelerate Change or Lose,” and followed this statement up in December 2020 with action orders that represent his call to Airmen to move forward aggressively in the push toward change
Jan. 13, 2021
Virtual reality brings new dimension to suicide prevention training

Leaders from across the 375th Air Mobility Wing stepped into a virtual reality-inspired test phase Jan. 12 for a new training effort targeted to help Airmen feel more comfortable about engaging with others to prevent suicide.
Jan. 12, 2021
CMSAF experiences Dover AFB’s culture, innovation

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samacarchin, Air Force Aircraft Systems career field manager, visited Dover Air Force Base, Jan. 7-8, experiencing firsthand how