Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens | 162nd Wing | 01.28.2025
ARCWERX and key representatives from partner organizations gather during a two-day ARTEMIS contract kick-off meeting at ARCWERX to establish baseline processes for mission partners. The meeting focused on detailed contract requirements review and onboarding procedures. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens)...
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens | 162nd Wing | 01.08.2025
Weapons load crew members load munitions on an F-35A Lightning II while the aircraft's engines remain running during integrated combat turnaround testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This first-of-its-kind procedure for the F-35 reduces aircraft regeneration time by allowing simultaneous "hot" refueling and weapons loading, decreasing aircraft vulnerability on the ground from three hours......
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens | 162nd Wing | 01.07.2025
A fuels specialist assigned to the 57th Wing approaches an F-35A Lightning II with a fuel hose during hot pit refueling operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The integrated combat turnaround testing demonstrates simultaneous refueling and weapons loading procedures while engines remain running, significantly reducing aircraft ground time in support of Agile Combat Employment concepts.......
Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Charles Givens | 162nd Wing | 01.07.2025
Weapons load crew members from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron load munitions onto an F-35A Lightning II during integrated combat turnaround testing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center led the evaluation of new rapid aircraft regeneration procedures that reduce ground time from three hours to under 25 minutes, enhancing combat......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Farrell | 106th Rescue Wing | 12.13.2024
INVENT X Cohort 1 instructors and participants pose for a group photo at ARCWERX, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2024. INVENT X is a 9-week program designed to take Airmen through the problem solving process on problems rooted in the seven Air Force Operational Imperatives. INVENT X participants then pitch actionable solutions to commanders, fellow Airmen, or Department of Defense officials. (U.S.......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Farrell | 106th Rescue Wing | 12.13.2024
INVENT X participants present solutions to an operational problem during INVENT X pitch day at ARCWERX, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2024. INVENT X is a 9-week program designed to take Airmen through the problem solving process on problems rooted in the seven Air Force Operational Imperatives. INVENT X participants then pitch actionable solutions to commanders, fellow Airmen, or Department of......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Farrell | 106th Rescue Wing | 12.13.2024
Air Force Master Sgt. Emma Heymann, 162nd Wing quality assurance specialist, presents a solution to an operational problem during INVENT X pitch day at ARCWERX, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2024. INVENT X is a 9-week program designed to take Airmen through the problem solving process on problems rooted in the seven Air Force Operational Imperatives. INVENT X participants then pitch actionable......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Farrell | 106th Rescue Wing | 12.13.2024
MatrixOwl founder, Dr. Sid Saleh, speaks to INVENT X pitch day attendees at ARCWERX, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2024. ARCWERX partnered with MatrixOwl to create INVENT X, a 9-week program designed to take Airmen through the problem solving process on problems rooted in the seven Air Force Operational Imperatives. INVENT X participants then pitch actionable solutions to commanders, fellow Airmen,......
