Dec. 22, 2021 Air Force accelerates change to save lives: How aeromedical evacuation mission advanced in 20 years In the years following the attacks on September 11, 2001, U.S. Air Force medics accelerated advancements in medical care, specifically aeromedical evacuations, to save more service members’ lives.
July 7, 2021 Mothers in maintenance Women of the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are leading the way in innovation and inclusion with their new lactation pod, allowing Airmen who are nursing mothers to continue contributing to the mission at work and at home.
Feb. 23, 2021 Airmen pitch innovative ideas, earn funding from Wolf Tank Airmen pitched their innovative ideas to 8th Fighter Wing leadership during a Wolf Tank at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 17, 2021.Wolf Tank is based on the TV show “Shark Tank,” and is part of the wing’s Operation BOLO program, which stands for “Be on the Lookout for
Sept. 30, 2020 Pacific Air Forces' innovation lab ‘The Dojo’ now open The Pacific Air Forces added a new innovation lab to its roster Sept. 25, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Wing leadership and members of the base attended a soft opening of the Dojo, which is the installation’s new hub for problem-solving. The lab is supported by YokoWERX, a spark cell inspired by
July 28, 2020 Innovation backing weaves WIDOW into reality In May 2019, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Short, then-3rd Wing chief of weapons and tactics, was conducting mission planning the same way it has been done since the 1940s: on a chalkboard, whiteboard or mapboard. He decided it was time to bring the process into the 21st century — to digitize and
April 28, 2020 Kadena 3D prints shields in COVID-19 fight As experts search for vaccines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortages have become a critical issue during the outbreak of COVID-19. Many companies, individuals, and institutions have stepped up to fulfill this growing demand – Kadena Air Base is no exception.By utilizing the resources and
April 16, 2020 Amid COVID-19, 673d MDSS Airmen innovate added layer of protection Two 673d Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) Airmen refined their invention of a plastic barrier to protect medical providers treating patients with COVID-19, and airborne diseases in general, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2020.
Jan. 23, 2020 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson mechanic innovates safety solution The older deicing trucks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, weren’t engineered with anchor points on top for mechanics to tether themselves with a fall-protection harness in case they slip. Thanks to a civilian Airman with a passion for Air Force safety, innovation and Alaska, that’s
Feb. 10, 2019 Air Force Surgeon General visits Wild Weasels Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, visits Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019.
Jan. 29, 2019 Misawa's Airman Leadership School innovates SMART-ly The 35th Force Support Squadron is now using new SMART Boards purchased with innovation funds for Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan.