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  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa wings submitted 378 innovations, many of which can be replicated by various units around the command or even the Air Force. This year’s innovations added up to $15 million in monetary benefits and 174,000 labor-hours saved. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    USAFE-AFAFRICA dishes out rewards for ‘maddest’ innovators

    The 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, is the 2016 Innovation Madness champion, earning $175,000 for the highest per capita cost savings in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
  • Lt. Gen. John Hesterman, the Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, and Under Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow congratulate Team 3-D Printing in the Pentagon, Feb. 29, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    59th MDW Airman honored at inaugural D3 summit

    A 59th Medical Wing medic was part of a four-person team honored at the inaugural Defense, Diplomacy and Development Innovation Summit Pitch Challenge March 3 in Washington, D.C.

  • Tech Report: The continued evolution of flight

    In this Air Force Tech Report we look at how wings work, and how the team at the Air Force Research Laboratory plans to take the wing to a whole new level.
  • The Innovation, Analyses and Leadership Development directorate, or A9, serves as Air Force Global Strike Command’s chief proponent of progress, handling such varied issues as implementing new programs and fostering quality leadership. The directorate’s emblem says it all – to innovate, empower and inspire.

    Facilitators of progress: AFGSC A9 and the business of innovation

    Air Force Global Strike Command’s Innovation, Analyses and Leadership Development, also known as A9, are the facilitators of progress. From expediting new ideas to leadership development, the directorate is responsible for keeping AFGSC at the forefront of deterrence. At the heart of this effort is the command’s most valuable resource – people.
  • The Air Force’s pursuit of game-changing technologies and the need to attract and retain talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals were at the center of discussions during a hearing on defense innovation before the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Capitol Hill Feb. 24, 2016. (Courtesy photo/Air Force Research Laboratory)

    AF discusses game-changing technologies during defense innovation hearing

    The Air Force’s pursuit of game-changing technologies and the need to attract and retain talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals were at the center of discussions during a hearing on defense innovation before the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Capitol Hill Feb. 24.
  • AFMS outstanding achievement in innovation award announced

    Air Force Surgeon General Announces Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Award

    The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the 96th Medical Group Medicine Subspecialties Element
  • Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addresses attendees during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2016. Raymond was the first guest speaker for the 2016 AFA breakfast series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)

    Operation Desert Storm changed the Air Force through innovation

    Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addressed the Air Force Association on innovations that took place during Operation Desert Storm at the first AFA breakfast of the year Jan. 20 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

  • AF partners with Army, industry to successfully develop, test vehicle-to-grid technology

    The Defense Department’s first all-electric, nontactical vehicle fleet successfully completed its final vehicle-to-grid certification testing at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, Oct. 15.

  • Command committed to saving energy, reducing costs

    Saving energy and reducing costs is something many people strive to do. When an energy bill exceeds $150 million, it becomes a necessity. The energy tab for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa for fiscal year 2013 was a whopping $157.5 million. Since 2003, energy costs have risen about 10 percent, on average annually. These rising costs inspired the command to find ways to save money and precious resources.

  • Tech Report: Air Force Prize

    The Air Force is energizing domestic research and development with a $2 million prize for a lightweight, fuel-efficient, small turbine engine. This innovative acquisition approach will advance the technologies needed to support the world's strongest Air Force.
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