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  • Project NEXUS: Empowering the USAF’s digital talent

    From July to November, 18 enlisted, officer, and civilian service members flocked to the AFWERX-Austin hub to participate in Project NEXUS, an Air Education and Training Command initiative set on testing how to equip them with industry-standard digital competencies including software development,

  • AFIMSC seeks ideas for Innovation Rodeo

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its second annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign Nov. 1. The campaign, open through Dec. 15, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to win part of $1 million in funding and

  • 23rd Flying Training Squadron revolutionizes the way pilots are trained

    The 23rd Flying Training Squadron is using virtual reality technology to up their numbers without having to sacrifice excellence, at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.Hidden away at an Army post, the 23rd is responsible for training helicopter pilots and enlisted aircrews, preparing them for their next

  • STARBASE students learn about STEM at Altus AFB

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted a career day for the students of the STARBASE Oklahoma class on Oct. 24, 2019, on base. They learned about multiple jobs in the Air Force involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and received a tour of the base’s three aircraft: the KC-135

  • Building training innovation

    The trainer development center is responsible for modernizing training materials for the Air Force through the most cost-effective methods possible.The cost-effective modernization of training equipment is made possible through the four sections of the trainer development center: the instructional

  • “Project da Vinci” transforming rotary-wing helicopter pilot training

    With inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci, the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Ala., is transforming the learning environment with the intent of developing vertical-lift aviators better trained and prepared to conduct homeland security, combat search and rescue, and special operations