Innovators: SMSgt Robert Tingle The BCET is a 3D Printed tool designed to fit all 20 cell positions of the C-17 Storage Battery and improves ergonomics over the current process. This in-turn provides protection from muscle strain, wrist injuries, back injuries, head trauma, and personal injury from battery acid splashed.
Innovators: Open for Adoption due to Innovator Separation Acclimate is a liquid cooling system that can be worn independently or worn attached to a plate carrier. The system has been tested with both security forces and maintainers at multiple base across the Force.
Innovators: MSgt Aaron Cordroch A-MATS is a commercial-off-the-shelf technology installed on aircraft to collect large amounts of system data points during flying and ground operation. This system can provide data to multiple users such as Aircrew, Maintainers, CBM+, and Analysts.
Innovators: SMSgt Brent Kenney Arcwater is a combined solar power and water generation system used in conjunction with multiple different shelter types. This system is available for purchase and is currently being tested in multiple MAJCOMS.
Innovators: TSgt Chris Anderson Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: SrA Jacob Helzer Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: Captain James Eimers Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: SMSgt Michael Lee Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: TSgt Michael Cox Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: 2d Lt Nicholas Cervantes Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: TSgt Claude Summers Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: TSgt Matthew Steht Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023.
Innovators: MSgt Sarah Hubert and TSgt Raymond Zgoda Infrastructure in an AR World is an effort to utilize ground penetrating radar to create an accurate map of underground infrastructure. More often than not, half of the repair time for underground infrastructure is spent locating it due to out of date and inaccurate maps/drawings.
Innovators: Ms. Mia Tobitt IRIS is a respirator with an integrated camera, speaker/microphone to enhance comms for personnel working in confined spaces. The system permits real-time information exchange and comprehensive feedback with live streamed images.
Innovators: SMSgt Brett Kiser The K-Wedge is a C-17 loading aid that can be installed prior to cargo uploads to protect the leading edge of the logistic rail system while also reinforcing the outboard rails for pallet spinning. This will eliminate preventable aircraft damage and mission delays.
Innovators: TSgt Jacob Garcia LFOD is a vehicle mounted laser scanning system that allows a two person crew to do a FOD "Walk" that would typically utilize an entire shift. This system allows for those personnel to reallocated to sortie generation. The system is currently procurable and is in the process of being redesigned into a portable package for ACE operation.
Innovators: TSgt Travis Alton Also known as the "Alton Block" by many Loadmasters and Riggers, the M-1 FSM is a 3D Printed device that prevents the early release of parachutes during airdrop. There are currently 4 bases who have 3D printed the device locally and are awaiting certification to begin testing.
Innovators: MSgt Thomas Flammger The B-7 Maintenance Stand is known around the Air Force for being a workhorse when it comes to aircraft maintenance and aircrew/pax deplaning. The 1st step on a B-7 Mx Stand is typically 18" above the ground, which is higher than the OSHA allowable limit and causes injury's when Maintainers, Aircrew, and PAX traverse the stand. This stowable (Flip-Up) step which attaches to the frame of the stand, reduces the height of the first step from ~18" to ~9" significantly decreasing the likely-hood of injury.
Innovators: SSgt Michael Sturtevant OREGON TRAIL is a quick, rip out the door solution for moving pallets, and equipment in austere environments without the use of a forklift. This new process and asset will eliminate man hours/fuel/electricity and possible maintenance repairs, while also providing more pallet positions on your forward deploying aircraft to deliver mission critical equipment to get the mission done. This small austere power generation equipment will make us more ready to go Any Time, Any Place Any Where.
Innovators: Mr. Daniel Caban Current fighter aircraft covers are large foam-filled bulky devices that require transportation via cargo aircraft. This innovation is a complete set of protective covers that replaces existing, bulky -21 gear. It is compact enough to be carried inside an F-22 during flight, made with lightweight, hydrophobic Nomex material and specialized Poly-magnets, which provide superior adhesion without the magnetic field penetrating beyond the aircraft skin. Accompanying the set is an inflatable exhaust plug allowing for quick deflation for transportability.
Innovators: MSgt Joseph Lathwood The Spotty Bar is a 2ft extension bar attached to both sides of the 60K loader deck extension. This allows Port Dawgs to keep their hands clear of the many pinch points that exists when deploying the extension. This innovation has led to a TCTO to add to all 60K loaders which are an essential part of our every day mission!
Innovators: MSgt David Bunn The Entry Authorization List (EAL) process is currently an intensely manual process that regularly has format errors or similar, forcing constant rework. TEAL is being developed as a software solution to allow for the storage and routing of this information, preventing the repetitive and manual aspects of the process such as routing and notifications.
Innovators: MSgt Jason Yunker The VIPER kit takes existing Petroleum Oil and Lubricants components and uniquely configures them into a small, hot pit ready package that bridges the gap between non-certified refueling equipment to enable USAF aircraft hot pit refueling operations. This prevents the need to transport R11 fuel trucks to each location where refueling operations are necessary.
Innovators: MSgt Peter Salinas and MSgt Brandon Allensworth Kinetic Cargo is an off-the-shelf weigh in motion scale and laser profiling system which can greatly reduce the time it takes to process cargo. This system is currently being distributed throughout PACAF bases and will be used in multiple exercises throughout 2023. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Finalist and "Fan Favorite" at Spark Tank 2023.
Innovators: TSgt Mariana Hernandezchavez, Ms. Gina Hoover, Mr. Nils Stinson, and MSgt Jewell Allen This Aether Sprint 2023 Finalist is a software tool for transportation coordination necessary for PCS's and TDY's. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Finalist.
Innovators: MSgt Kareem Samuel and SrA Ryan Ruddock This innovation is a Tech Data modernization effort for F-16 aircraft. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Semi-Finalist.
Innovators: MSgt Nicholas Eppert Let's Go Cargeaux is a packing optimization tool designed to pack as much cargo as effectively as possible. The tool is currently being developed by a National Security Innovation Network team at the University of Louisville. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Semi-Finalist.
Innovators: MSgt Christopher Stoller, TSgt Brandon Hughes, TSgt Kaleb Danico, SrA Norris King, SMSgt Jason Lanehart. Modernize Aircraft Jacking is an electronic aircraft jacking system utilizing laser leveling technology to maintain a level aircraft through raising and lowering. In testing this innovation has reduced the necessary personnel from 7 to 2 and reduced the time to jack down to 1 hours and 30 minutes from the current average of 3-4 hours. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Finalist.
Innovators: SSgt Kyle Soliday, SSgt Riley Bakker, SSgt Michael Meyer, SrA Gabriel Luckey Shape Shifters is the implementation of a digital warehouse utilizing item processing data to influence storage locations and visualize, via a heat map, the most used items. This Innovation is an Aether Sprint 2023 Finalist