AFWERXSpark Tank innovator challenges the “Cost of doing business”It’s not uncommon to hear about long processes, inconveniences, and damages chalked up to the “cost of doing business.”Sep 10, 2020Sep 10, 2020
AFWERXGetting in Focus: How Cultural Change can Accelerate Innovations That Saves LivesFor Staff Sgt. Sumitr “Donny” Saetan of the 39th Civil Engineering Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, the opportunity to solve problems…Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFHow SSgt. Nestle, Spark Tank Semi-Finalist, Tackles Pain Points Head-OnIn late 2017, Staff Sgt. Alexander Nestle and his team at Kadena Air Base were already problem solvers, creating innovation solutions…Jul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFPhase IV of Air Force Innovation: Prepare for ScaleAt this point in the process, you identified a problem, and developed and tested a workable solution. Most projects never reach this phase…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFPhase III of Air Force Innovation: Find the Right Solutions and Show SuccessAfter you have identified the proposed solution and engaged your core team, the next step in the Four Phases Innovation it is time to find…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFPhase II of Air Force Innovation: Get TacticalIf you have an idea to solve a problem, pursue it. But don’t forget that executing innovative ideas is a team sport. If you want to see…Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFPhase I of Air Force Innovation: Identify, Prioritize, & Scope the ProblemOur mission hasn’t changed, but the world has. The tools and tactics of yesterday are outdated on the battlefields of today and tomorrow.Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFThe Four Phases of Air Force InnovationAll successful innovative efforts start with a problem and an idea of how to solve that problem.Jun 30, 2020Jun 30, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFThe Air Force makers combating COVID-19Over the past couple of years, there’s been a growing community of Airmen who are looking for ways to contribute to the mission in new…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
AFWERXinInnovativeAFGaming & the Air ForceThe power of community within the esports and gaming ecosystem is unmatched, creating some of the most resilient individuals…Feb 15, 2020Feb 15, 2020