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  • “Pallet Spear” innovation saves time, enhances safety

    Two innovative 445th Airlift Wing Airmen are at it again. Staff Sgt. Kirk Laytart, 87th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service representative, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Schnaars, 87th APS air freight representative, previously developed creative solutions relating to base facilities, maintenance, and

  • AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27

    Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.

  • 2024 AFMC Spark Tank opens for submissions July 7

    Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the 2024 Air Force Spark Tank competition, with the submission window open from July 7 to Aug. 11, 2023.

  • Leaders solve problems, take teams to new heights

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Over the past 30 years (including one military and eight civilian assignments), I have amassed a collection of leadership tenets that cross functional boundaries and traverse borders. These are valuable lessons, learned from experience, which cover

  • AFIT to award more than 220 diplomas March 24

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management will present more than 220 master’s and doctorate degrees at a graduation ceremony March 24.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

  • Wright-Patt to celebrate first human flight Dec. 17

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to

  • Finding a way to ‘yes’

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In August 2020, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. released action orders highlighting a strategic approach to move the Air Force toward his vision of a more flexible and capable force.The Air Force chief of staff’s directive, “Accelerate change or lose,” has gained