Sept. 2, 2025 From Capstone to Combat Readiness: Depth-Perception System Enhances EOD Robotics An explosive ordnance disposal robot depth-perception system, developed by former Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Trombone and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Ruben, provides robot operators a clearer sense of depth to improve safety, speed and precision in high-stakes EOD missions.
Dec. 6, 2024 Around the Air Force: Remote Start System, Engine Cover Prototype, and Fuel Efficiency Technology In this week’s Around the Air Force, a new remote start system for the KC-46A Pegasus, new B-52 engine covers prevent icing and damage in extreme cold, and a program to reduce drag on aircraft increases aerodynamic efficiency and flexibility while reducing fuel costs.
Oct. 4, 2024 Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider.
Sept. 23, 2024 Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.
March 23, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Aug. 18, 2022 2023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open The theme of the 2023 event is, “Imagine – Create – Innovate,” with a focus on development of the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals.
March 9, 2022 Air University opens new Civilian Leadership Development School The Civilian Leadership Development School within the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development at Air University, is accelerating the focus on civilian-centric professional education across the Air Force.
March 8, 2022 Digital University offers more educational opportunities for Airmen A team of Digital University designers revamped the educational platform based on user feedback with upgrades including new courses, new learning paths for data science, cloud engineering and secured app development.
Feb. 24, 2022 AF Competency Modeling Handbook provides Airmen with roadmap to become future-ready, critically thinking warfighters The Air Force Handbook 36-2647 includes a validated competency-modeling framework that is scalable, reliable, and repeatable to assist career fields in developing their occupational competency models.
Jan. 29, 2022 Air University Fellows: ‘I can’t imagine not having done this’ The Air University fellows program allows high-performing officers to serve as faculty members before or after completing in-resident Air Command and Staff College, which increases the overall quality of AU faculty while giving officers enhanced developmental opportunities.