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Jan. 5, 2022
Defenders revamp training with StressVest kits

Defenders from the 66th Security Forces Squadron are enhancing their training with the use of StressVests kits. The kits, which include body panel vests, belts, hats, and weapon-mounted lasers, provide immediate feedback to the user via a light shock or vibration to simulate real-time engagement.
Aug. 23, 2021
AFNWC hosts inaugural Pitch Day for small business solutions to technical challenges

AFNWC hosted its inaugural, invitation-only “Pitch Day” Aug. 17 to consider proposals from several small technology businesses.
April 16, 2021
Warhawk Innovation Council pitch day scheduled

66th Air Base Group civilians, officers and enlisted personnel are invited to pitch ideas to ABG senior leaders during the inaugural Warhawk Innovation Council here May 7.
Sept. 16, 2019
Acting SecAF Donovan highlights progress in achieving ‘Air Force We Need’ in speech at Air Space Cyber Conference

The Air Force, Donovan said, is making progress even as it copes with new threats and shifting geopolitics. The Air Force is “digging out of the readiness hole” while also embracing the creation of the Space Force as a new and separate branch of the U.S. military.
July 25, 2019
Air Force targets drones during latest Pitch Day

The day-long event began with thirteen pitches from businesses, followed by deliberations by Air Force junior officers and civilians, who chose to award Phase 1 small business contracts to every Pitch Day participant. The afternoon included demonstrations from Northeastern University researchers,
July 18, 2019
AF SBIR program director: Pitch Days prove service can move at speed of innovation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – David Shahady, director of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program knows a thing or two about competition – both athletically and the business variety.A seven-time Ironman Triathlete, he has been racing
March 1, 2019
Air Force invites 59 small businesses, start-ups to Air Force Pitch Day

The Air Force is inviting 59 small businesses and start-ups to pitch live at the first Air Force Pitch Day hosted in New York March 6 and 7.
Feb. 22, 2019
Air Force Pitch Day leans on Hanscom

On March 6, C3I&N, Digital and ISR/SOF experts will evaluate in-person pitches. Up to $9.5 million in Phase I contracts may be awarded in small chunks, and the event could eventually generate up to $40 million in contracts.

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