Dec. 14, 2023 Navigating accountability challenges When met with the challenge of tracking over 5,000 Airmen in Training to provide accountability, Military Training Leaders began utilizing a software system called TCMax used in the maintenance world.
Nov. 9, 2023 First-ever 9I000 Futures Airmen summit held at Sheppard Air Force Base It was a meeting of the minds as 9I000 Futures Airmen from across the service met to discuss the direction of the career field at the first-ever 9I000 Futures Airmen Summit on 30 October 2023, here. Tech. Sgt. Michael Meyer, 82nd Training Wing Digital Integration Chief, planned the summit.
March 25, 2022 Simulator enhances training for next generation of LROs Preparation of readiness officers to perform those tasks as directors of operations in a squadron begins here at the 363rd Training Squadron’s Air Force Logistics Officer School, and that now includes the use of model and simulation software to enhance the learning process.
March 15, 2022 Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began this week with the start of a call-for-topics campaign.
Jan. 26, 2022 362nd TRS's T3 initiative proving to be virtual success in the classroom The 362nd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, home to all of the service’s crew chief technical training, is leveraging today’s technology to provide a near-real experience in a virtual world as Airmen learn their trade. Technical Training Transformation, or T3, introduces a learning
March 26, 2021 Process underway to modernize power production CDCs The Air Force stays ahead by always seeking to improve, upgrade or innovate the way we do things. Stagnation is the killer of excellence and members from the 366th Training Squadron’s electrical power production apprentice course are working on a new innovation to modernize training.
June 30, 2020 Metals tech training the foundation for NCO's innovative success Tech. Sgt. Ryan McBride, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 19th Maintenance Squadron’s metals technology shop at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, was on the right side of a success story when his idea to have a C-130J Super Hercules hydraulic pump bracket fabricated using 3D printing technology
April 13, 2020 'Guinea pig' class conquers innovation, COVID-19 en route to graduation Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Class 20-04 has endured unique circumstances during their trek to earn their pilot wings, which began Feb. 26, 2019. Perhaps no other class in the nearly 40-year history of the 80th Flying Training Wing program has faced the traditional trials while also
Nov. 21, 2019 AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2020 Innovation Rodeo Sheppard AFB Airmen have the opportunity to see their innovative ideas come to fruition as the second annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo call-for-topics campaign is open through Dec. 15.
Oct. 1, 2019 The sky's the limit: Sheppard innovation goes from ground up To maintain the title of the world’s greatest Air Force, it is imperative to keep moving forward. To commit to never being stagnant. To find creative solutions, think outside the box, and always adapt and overcome.