News - Category Innovation

Jan. 12, 2021
Eglin fire idea reaches 2021 Innovation Rodeo finals

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center selected eight finalists including Eglin.
Jan. 8, 2021
AETC Airmen named Finalists in 2021 Spark Tank Challenge

Three Airmen from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona will represent Air Education and Training Command during the Spark Tank Challenge at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in this February. Spark Tank is an annual event where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to top Air Force leadership and a
Jan. 7, 2021
Virtual Tech Expo scheduled for Jan. 21

The 502nd Communications Squadron and Army Network Enterprise Center host the Joint Base San Antonio Virtual Tech Expo starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 21.
Jan. 4, 2021
AETC Innovators invited to attend iSummit Jan 21, 2021

In an effort to fuel collaboration amongst Air Education and Training Command innovators, HQ AETC is hosting its next virtual innovation summit Jan. 21, 2021.
Dec. 18, 2020
Air Force recruiting finds innovative way to save money, time

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force recruiters have continuously found innovative ways to keep the flow of recruits ready for Basic Military Training, and one new alternative to recruit processing may prove to be a huge resource saving idea.A team of
Dec. 16, 2020
Air Force to host advanced manufacturing and sustainment technologies Virtual Collider Event

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate is holding a special Collider Event on Jan. 12, in response to the latest Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) open topic
Dec. 10, 2020
New AFWERX Fellowship offers hands-on experience in driving innovation within the Air Force and Space Force

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX invited Airmen and Space professionals to apply for its new Fellowship program during day three of the livestreamed AFWERX Accelerate event Dec. 9. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass emphasized the need to “educate Airmen”
Dec. 8, 2020
Ultra-Low Cost Simulation Program Augments Pilot Training

The Joint Immersive Training System — a simulation program that can be installed on ordinary computers and laptops — is currently being used to support pilot training.
Nov. 25, 2020
Luke AFB enters Spark Tank 2021 with ‘Next-Gen Debrief’

Luke Airmen working with an Arizona State University student have developed a 3D augmented reality system that will revolutionize the way pilots conduct mission debriefs and will represent the Air Education and Training Command at Spark Tank 2021.
Nov. 25, 2020
Luke AFB enters Spark Tank 2021 with ‘Next-Gen Debrief’

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. – Luke Airmen working with an Arizona State University student have developed a 3D augmented reality system that will revolutionize the way pilots conduct mission debriefs and will represent the Air Education and Training Command at Spark Tank 2021.