News - Category Innovation

Jan. 2, 2019
Innovation in tight spaces

As Hurricane Michael churned toward the Emerald Coast of Florida, narrowly missing Eglin, a different type of storm brewed on the horizon that would test Nomad innovation.
Dec. 17, 2018
AFWERX hosts Spark Cell workshop to share ideas, build innovation network

Airmen from across the Air Force gathered in Austin, Texas, Dec. 13-14, to attend an AFWERX Spark Cell workshop designed to educate attendees about the Department of Defense’s innovation ecosystem and the best ways to plug into the overall culture of innovation at every level of the Total Force.
Dec. 17, 2018
Airmen take advantage of virtual reality paint booths

Members of the 359th Training Squadron’s Detachment 1 recently installed two 3-D virtual reality paint trainers in their schoolhouse, which graduates about 1,200 Airmen annually in the aircraft structural maintenance, low observable aircraft structural maintenance and non-destructive inspection
Dec. 13, 2018
AFIMSC seeks game-changing ideas from mission support groups

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office launches a program in the new year to help Airmen implement their innovative ideas. The campaign, open Jan. 1-31, 2019, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to fund their ideas and
Dec. 12, 2018
Critical Care Air Transport Team sparks innovation in Chilean program

Medical health officers from the Chilean Air Force visited the 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7, to gain a better understanding of Critical Care Air Transportation Teams.
Nov. 5, 2018
97 AMW First Wing to Receive Cutting-Edge Simulator

The Altus AFB Fire Department is the first in the Air Force to use a virtual reality fire fighting simulator, ensuring safer operations and saving money.
Nov. 2, 2018
Virtual Reality around the Circle: Squadron Officer School

The idea of virtual reality has been around for decades, but it wasn’t until recently that it became mainstream technology. Air University’s Squadron Officer School is the first school around the circle that has integrated the use of virtual reality into their curriculum. SOS provides leadership
Nov. 2, 2018
SOS student partners with MGMWERX to promote innovation, entrepreneurship

A student from Air University’s Squadron Officer School partnered with MGMWERX Oct. 24, 2018, to share with Airmen and members of the community on how she kick-started her own business outside of the military. Capt. Samantha Snabes is a member of the Air National Guard and a recent SOS graduate,
Oct. 25, 2018
Spark Cell: Columbus AFB opens up creative space for innovators

The 14th Flying Training Wing’s senior leadership and innovation team opened the Spark Cell’s Innovation Lab Oct. 19 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 22, 2018
Pilot instructor training "embraces change" through virtual reality

Pilot Instructor Training Next is using virtual reality simulators and 360-degree video headsets integrated into the syllabi, helping enable overall Air Education and Training Command effort to leverage emerging technology across the training enterprise.