June 7, 2023 AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF The Air Force Security Forces Center recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels.
May 10, 2023 DAF senior leaders offer dialogue on defense innovation amid strategic competition Air Force Senior Leaders were among speakers at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security May 9.
March 30, 2023 F-35s arrive at Kadena AB to maintain advanced fighter presence While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s will work in conjunction with other fighter units at Kadena AB to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region.
March 10, 2023 New paint design for ‘Next Air Force One’ President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the "Next Air Force One," VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century.
July 14, 2022 New flight milestone in Hexa testing The test was an important first step toward the incorporating the LIFT Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, into operations at a controlled military airfield.
May 25, 2022 AETC Det. 23 ‘rebrands’ to transform 21st century Air Force learning and readiness The detachment’s focus will be on completing the building and fielding of a force development-focused data engine using the latest technologies.
April 3, 2022 Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins AFB first base to get Intelligent Lockers Robins Air Force Base held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their packages after hours.
Jan. 7, 2022 DAF to launch myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Oct. 27, 2021 AFIMSC Ventures accelerates change across installation, mission support enterprise The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Ventures innovation office has helped Airmen and Guardians pursue ideas for delivering better, faster installation and mission support since its inception in 2018.
Oct. 20, 2021 US, UK research labs collaborate on autonomy, artificial intelligence The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, hosted an in-person and virtual demonstration highlighting the U.S and the U.K.'s ability to integrate both nation's Artificial Intelligence technologies through a common platform.
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
Aug. 11, 2021 WIDOW: Nellis AFB Airmen use software tailor-made for ABMS Nellis Air Force Base Airmen are utilizing the modern software application WIDOW, or Web-based Information Dominant Warfare, to digitize the tactical-level mission planning process.
Aug. 2, 2021 AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer” The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is seeking partners to build a new counter electronics weapon system, to defend against the ever increasing threat of adversarial drone activity.
July 27, 2021 EOD units test new imaging technology Local explosive ordnance disposal units received and were trained on a new and upgraded portable imaging X-ray system at Eglin Air Force Base July 22.
May 6, 2021 MQ-9 Reaper gets enhanced capabilities According to the assistant director of operations at the 174th Operations Support Squadron, capabilities include battlefield and airspace communications enhancements as well as target identification tracking and processing.