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240423-F-ZC075-1038

Seth Hill, Fairmount Technologies engineering technician, demonstrates his company’s technology during STRATO-Tech, a convention to sustain the KC-135 Stratotanker on April 23, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Air Mobility Command, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, and U.S. Transportation Command partnered to create an innovative testbed that keeps the KC-135 relevant and fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240423-F-ZC075-1033

An Airman with an Air Battle Damage Repair patch listens to a brief during STRATO-Tech, a convention for sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 23, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. STRATO-Tech is an initiative under the Sustainment Technologies, Research and Automation for Transformative Operations Testbed that studies, develops and tests innovations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240423-F-ZC075-1008

Seth Hill, Fairmount Technologies engineering technician, speaks to Airmen and other industry partners about his company’s technology during STRATO-Tech, a convention for sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 23, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. STRATO-Tech aims to bring the U.S. Air Force together with outside agencies to collaborate on innovative technology for the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240422-F-ZC075-4496

Shashwat Srivastav, Aivot chief executive officer, updates the software for his company’s robot to work on a fuel truck during STRATO-Tech, a convention for the sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. STRATO-Tech is an initiative under the Sustainment Technologies, Research and Automation for Transformative Operations Testbed that studies, develops and tests innovations to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240422-F-ZC075-1142

Javid Vahid, Edlore president, demonstrates how to use his company’s voice-activated glasses during STRATO-Tech, a convention for the sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Air Mobility Command, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, and U.S. Transportation Command partnered to create an innovative testbed that keeps the KC-135 relevant and fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240422-F-ZC075-1088

Master Sgt. James Goerss, 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group aircraft structural section chief, scans a wing flap on a KC-135 Stratotanker during STRATO-Tech, a convention for the sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. STRATO-Tech aims to bring the U.S. Air Force together with outside agencies to collaborate on innovative technology for the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240422-F-ZC075-1063

Bret McElroy, Creaform account manager, speaks to Airmen and other industry partners about his company’s technology during STRATO-Tech, a convention for the sustainment of the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Air Mobility Command, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, and U.S. Transportation Command partnered to create a testbed that finds innovative technology to keep the KC-135 relevant and fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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240422-F-ZC075-1017

Airmen and industry partners listen to opening remarks for STRATO-Tech, a convention to sustain the KC-135 Stratotanker, on April 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. STRATO-Tech is an initiative under the Sustainment Technologies, Research and Automation for Transformative Operations Testbed that studies, develops and tests new to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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230302-F-EV810-1067

A 3D printed model of a turbofan engine is displayed on a table March 2, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The model was created by Tech. Sgt. Shane Wofford, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 propulsion instructor, to bridge a gap he saw in the training curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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230224-F-EV810-1062

Tech. Sgt. Shane Wofford, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 propulsion instructor, teaches technical school Airmen on how to identify the number one fan blade of a turbofan engine Feb. 24, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wofford utilized a 3D printed model of a turbofan engine that he created for the dsetachment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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McConnell showcases capabilities to AMC leaders

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks at an all-call at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. Van Ovost shared her four command priorities: develop the force, advance warfighting capabilities, project the joint force and ensure strategic deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell showcases capabilities to AMC leaders

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, Air Mobility Command command chief, speaks at an all-call at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. Kruzelnick encouraged Airmen to progress Air Force capabilities through the advancement of air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)c
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McConnell showcases capabilities to AMC leaders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Snead, 22nd Innovation Lab chief, and Tech Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Innovation Lab superintendent, describe their solar-powered radio box project to Air Mobility Command leaders at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. The Innovation Lab affords Airmen an area to troubleshoot work center problems and foster ideas for new inventions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Safety powered through Innovation

Airman 1st Class Colton Walls, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, poses for a photo at the innovation lab Sep. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Walls submitted his idea for a rake-like invention through AFWERX, a program with the goal of fostering a culture of innovation within the Air Force. Walls’ invention is a metal rake-like object that allows Airmen to reach in, dislodge and remove jammed concrete and debris from asphalt recyclers while allowing Airmen to remain a safe distance away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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22nd LRS innovations save $40,000

The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management flight recently modified trucks to increase the safety of Airmen. Railings were built to guard the edges of the tailgate, where Airmen stand to load cargo into aircraft. The innovation will save the base approximately $40,000 by building the railings instead of purchasing them, as each truck will cost $300 to fix versus the projected $7,000 each. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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22nd LRS innovations save $40,000

The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management flight recently modified trucks to increase the safety of Airmen. Railings were built to guard the edges of the tailgate, where Airmen stand to load cargo into aircraft. The innovation will save the base approximately $40,000 by building the railings instead of purchasing them, as each truck will cost $300 to fix versus the projected $7,000 each. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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Innovating duo at it again: scanners save aircrew time, money

Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, left, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs superintendent, and Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd ARW XP NCO in charge, make an adjustment on an antenna before mounting it to a 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron building, April 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The antenna, along with a scanner radio, allows 22nd LRS vehicle dispatch to respond almost instantly to aircrew requests for transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht)
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Innovation can be anyone's idea

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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Airmen innovate alert system to enhance readiness, save money

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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Airmen innovate alert system to enhance readiness, save money

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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