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March 25, 2022
Data Hackathon evolves to accelerate change

“Problem solvers” (also referred to as “hackers”) and “problem owners,” met together virtually and in person at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., March 14-18 for the Air Force Test Center’s second Data Hackathon Event. Participants from a multitude of career fields across AFTC, the 412th Test Wing at
March 25, 2022
Simulator enhances training for next generation of LROs

Preparation of readiness officers to perform those tasks as directors of operations in a squadron begins here at the 363rd Training Squadron’s Air Force Logistics Officer School, and that now includes the use of model and simulation software to enhance the learning process.
March 25, 2022
AFIT to award more than 220 diplomas March 24

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management will present more than 220 master’s and doctorate degrees at a graduation ceremony March 24.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
March 22, 2022
Going virtual with AMXS' new innovations

Pilots and sensor operators no longer own the bragging rights to fancy simulators and sophisticated “drones.” The 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) now shares those rights.
March 17, 2022
Innovative partnership connects SBIR awardees with Air Force programs

The third iteration of The U.S. Air Force Lab with MassChallenge program concluded with a virtual demo event on Zoom March 16.
March 15, 2022
Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs

The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began this week with the start of a call-for-topics campaign.
March 15, 2022
Emerging technology helps runners avoid injury, get faster at the 173rd Fighter Wing

It’s a brand new program brought to the Airmen of the 173rd Fighter Wing by the Health Awareness and Education Team (HEAT). It’s called Run D.N.A. says certified corrective exercise specialist Amy Jones, and it represents an opportunity for every Airman to avoid injury as they train.
March 15, 2022
SNCO Academy’s enhanced curriculum development takes center stage during CSAF inaugural visit

Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy students took the opportunity to share their enhanced curriculum development with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., March 10, 2022, at Gunter Annex, Alabama.
March 11, 2022
Increasing capabilities of future force leaders

The 81st Training Group recently established the Skills Enhancing Development Program for Air Force and Space Force technical training graduates.This program provides new Airmen an opportunity to continue to develop and sharpen their technical skills with local squadrons while they wait to leave
March 8, 2022
Registration opens for I-WEPTAC 2022

Registration is now open for the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference, the main innovation and collaboration forum for installation and mission support to the Air and Space Forces.

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