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Dec. 19, 2024
AFWERX Refinery accelerates Air Force innovation with new cohort

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, completed its 15th Refinery cohort Dec. 4. The six-week course, held in Warner Robins, Georgia, focused on bridging the gap between Air Force requirements and Airmen innovation.
Dec. 19, 2024
Arnold AFB Innovation Lab reopens its doors

The Innovation Lab at Arnold Air Force Base is once again open for business.The lab, being reintroduced following a recent renovation, gives Arnold team members a venue outside of the office to brainstorm concepts, work to improve processes, test ideas, collaborate and innovate.Located in Building
Nov. 25, 2024
927th ARW drives innovation for agile combat employment

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and effective communication is a strategically aligned priority within the 927th Air Refueling Wing alongside training and sustaining combat ready warfighters and caring for Airmen and their families.
Nov. 22, 2024
The Crucible: VSFB’s Newest Innovation Hub

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --The Crucible Innovation Lab was unveiled as a brand new creative center Nov. 22, 2024. This new makerspace is designed to be a collaborative environment where Vandenberg members can come together to brainstorm, innovate, and bring ideas to life. The Crucible
Nov. 13, 2024
Airman brings fuel sampling innovation to Eglin, possibly AF

This innovation, known as the single-point nozzle adapter, or SN, removes two-thirds of the time and steps required to take a fuel sample from multiple fuel sources, such as trucks and mobile stations.
Nov. 6, 2024
Innovate to Accelerate Expo Day showcases space innovation and collaboration

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFRL) – The Innovate to Accelerate, or I2A, Expo Day, held in the heart of Los Angeles' tech community, brought together more than 260 people from the space industry, defense and investment sectors at THE BR-DGE in El Segundo, California, Oct. 17, 2024. The event, hosted by
Nov. 5, 2024
Travis AFB Phoenix Spark innovates for the future

Exploring the dynamic world of technology and collaboration, Travis Air Force Base’s Phoenix Spark lab provides a platform for Airmen to support Air Force missions through innovation and creativity.
Nov. 1, 2024
Air Force launches new SIF Marketplace to drive innovation across the force

The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force.
Oct. 16, 2024
Developer, AF aerial systems conduct flight test together

Goal of the mission was to provide space for developer to test autonomy architecture, specifically detection and avoidance capabilities.
Sept. 11, 2024
AFIMSC partnership accelerates technology for I&MS capabilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge to capitalize on industry expertise to rapidly address urgent Air Force needs.AFIMSC partnered with AFWERX to award contracts through the Expedient