U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Carter, wing director and C-17 evaluator pilot from the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and Senior Airman Aaron Keys, a fuels equipment maintenance journeyman from the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, talk about how AFWERX and the Refinery have shaped their innovative project and the value it provides to the larger Air Force during in-person training at Warner Robins, Ga., October 24, 2024. The Refinery is an "innovation accelerator," connecting Airmen and Guardians with minimum viable products to the correct resources and stakeholders over a six-week course to create a sustainable and scalable product. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josephine Pepin-Rust)
As the sun rose up into the sky ushering in a new day, exercise Raider Reach, a two-week, two-phase exercise involving the entire 28th Bomb Wing, encompassing five groups, 17 squadrons and supporting agencies, and over 4K military and civilian personnel came to a close Sept. 20, 2024.
Senior Airman Atoa Ripley, Non-destructive Inspection technician attached to the 28th Maintenance Group, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hovis, non-commissioned officer in charge of system operations for the 28th Bomb Wing, and 1st Lt. Elizabeth Laboe, assistant installation deployment officer attached to the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, have all showcased the skills needed to join the Air Force rugby team.
