Empowered Airmen from 109th AW modernize LC-130 for future fight
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Propulsion specialists with the 109th Airlift Wing assembled the first Air National Guard-built T56 3.5 turbo engine. The modification is part of an Air Force initiative to update C-130 aircraft.
SparkX Cell accelerates change for JBA dental clinic
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SparkX Cell's Innovation and Idea Center and personnel at Joint Base Andrews teamed up to enhance installation readiness and resilience while accomplishing the mission.
SECAF surprises 17th Training Wing Airman with SLECP selection
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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall surprised a 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman with the news he was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Edison Grants empower researchers in uniform
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Edison Grants provide Air Force and Space Force uniformed personnel a year of funding for novel research experiments. The Edison Grants answer one of the Air Force and Space Force Science and Technology Strategy’s objectives – to create a pipeline of technically-proficient Airmen – by encouraging military personnel to learn by research and testing the viability of concepts.
Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January
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Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals.
Airmen hand-paint F-35s for high-tech stealth
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With stealth designed in from Day One, the F-35 has an unmatched ability to evade enemy detection and enter contested airspace. The F-35’s aligned edges, reduced engine signature, internal carriage of weapons and fuel and embedded sensors all contribute to its unique stealth performance.
Cyber commandos offer unique capability for joint force
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In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments.
Explore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars
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Many people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, but the sky was never the limit for previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers.
Travis AFB Airman’s innovation saves Air Force $10M, potential to save more
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Airmen across the Air Force have been charged by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. to cut through the layers of bureaucracy and challenge the status quo to improve the Air Force’s decision-making timelines and processes.
Sword Athena drives change in maternity uniform accessibility
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Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group model. In response to an outbrief with Air Combat Command commander, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Sword Athena partnered with Army and Air Force Exchange Services executives to increase availability of maternity uniforms in stores and sizing guides online.