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Oct. 26, 2022
Innovators throughout Edwards AFB welcome new subject matter experts to their XCITE Panel to begin the FY23 Airman Pitch Process

Every Monday at 1400 on MS Teams, Airmen can bring their requests to the XCITE (SME) Panel to request resource approval (e.g. funding, leadership buy-in, or facilitation assistance from XPOI).
Oct. 25, 2022
Edwards AFB breaks ground on new Flight Test Engineering Laboratory

Edwards Air Force Base broke ground on the new 75,000 sq. ft. Flight Test Engineering Laboratory Oct. 19 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Test Engineering Group. The $40 million, state-of-the-art, energy efficient building will provide a modern facility with lab capabilities to support and
Sept. 28, 2022
The Predictive Index: 412th Force Support Squadron makes strides in Force development and talent management through use of a behavioral analysis program.

412th Force Support Squadron makes strides in Force development and talent management through use of a behavioral analysis program. Preparing to win the ‘2030 Fight’ is not an easy task. The 412th Force Support Squadron has found one way to get ahead in that goal by creating the ‘Airmen of 2030’
Sept. 8, 2022
ASTRO - Designing the future T&E capabilities today

The Applied Spectrum Technology Research Office (ASTRO) executes projects under the Test and Evaluation / Science and Technology (T&E/S&T) program, managed by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). These projects aim to change the face of T&E capabilities across the Major Range and Test
Aug. 30, 2022
Joint Battle Labs assess DARPA program, reduce joint-fires execution time

The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis enables advanced technology assessment in collaboration with the U.S. Army’s Mission Command Battle Lab as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution, or ASTARTE,
Aug. 17, 2022
Top base innovators showcase ideas at Sticky’s Spark Tank

Innovators from throughout Edwards Air Force Base, California, presented their innovative ideas in a Spark Tank showcase, Aug. 3. The showcase featured the top 15 ideas from a recent crowd-sourced campaign run on the Guardians Airmen Innovation Network platform organized by SparkED, the 412th Test
Aug. 15, 2022
Air Force battle lab showcases emerging space and cyber technologies

The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, hosted an advanced technology demonstration for personnel across multiple domains as part of exercise Red Flag 22-3, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
July 18, 2022
Sticky McStickface’s top 15 finalists chosen for upcoming 412th Test Wing Spark Tank competition

Sticky McStickface’s top 15 finalists have been chosen for the upcoming 412th Test Wing Spark Tank competition at Edwards Air Force Base, California on Aug 3. The 412th TW Spark Tank is a competition featuring the Wing's top innovators, like the popular show "Shark Tank." Innovators will present to
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
Feb. 2, 2022
Edwards AFB NCOs pave way for “Airmen of 2030”

Three Airmen assigned to the 412th Test Wing, out of Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently participated in a design sprint focused on Enlisted Professional Military Education in 2030 at the AFWERX Hub in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 11-13.
Jan. 27, 2022
DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Aug. 31, 2021
Engineer’s side hustle could fly BAF data capture to new heights

Aleksandr Yarovinskiy, an electronics engineer with the 772nd Test Squadron’s Benefield Anechoic Facility radio frequency measurement team, is building an unmanned aircraft system from scratch in his spare time. This drone will have the capability to position a radio receiver or emitter – or both –
July 26, 2021
Innovation – Edwards ALS pioneers AF smart watch effort to help future leaders be better faster

The Ellington Airman Leadership School is pioneering the use of smart watches in an innovative Air Force effort to train tomorrow’s leaders to be more efficient, effective and ready in a realm of ever-escalating demands.
April 16, 2021
Reserve Airman makes history with innovative Project FoX/F-35 development

For the first time ever, Air Force personnel livestreamed F-35 data directly from the aircraft’s mission systems computers to a connected computer tablet during a ground test March 31, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The event was a milestone for the Fighter Optimization eXperiment (FoX), a
Dec. 15, 2020
gatewayONE and attritableONE test moves joint force one step closer to “IoT.mil,” demonstrates F-22, F-35 first secure bi-directional data sharing

This test was the latest demonstration of the transformative warfighting impact of the open architecture underpinning the Advanced Battle Management System.
Oct. 2, 2020
‘AFMC We Need’ continues to drive change

One year after its launch, the Air Force Materiel Command 'AFMC We Need' initiative continues to drive success across the mission, bringing positive change and improvements, moving the command closer to the ideal set in motion by the operation’s pursuit.
Sept. 18, 2020
SparkED Team: keeping innovative ideas rolling

Electric scooters are now available for use at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Aug. 24, 2020
AFMC announces 2020 MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists

The Air Force Materiel Command has selected five semifinalists from more than 90 submissions to the command-wide Spark Tank competition.
July 1, 2020
AFMC launches Spark Tank competition

Air Force Materiel Command Airmen are invited to submit innovative, game-changing ideas to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank competition.The submitters of the top five, most innovative, game-changing ideas will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference this
May 11, 2020
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters

At the Air Force Test Center’s Landing Gear Test Facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, engineers have developed a new, one-of-a-kind test capability that can identify, characterize and classify tire wear under realistic operational conditions—saving thousands per tire over the

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