Accelerate Change, or lose. A call to action that has inspired the Air Force to innovate rapidly as we work to maintain our competitive advantage against our pacing threat. Many global events have made one factor abundantly clear, the only advantage that can ensure the Air Force can continuously deliver airpower, any time any place, is our largest and most vital resource; our Airmen and Guardians. In this issue, we’ll chat with a guiding force in the Air Force’s scientific community, the Air Force Chief Scientist, and learn more about the projects being led by a research biologist, an aerospace developmental engineer and more to explore the many ways scientific research, experimentation and exploration will help build the Airmen and Guardians of tomorrow.
The Department of the Air Force’s scientific research organization, commonly referred to as AFRL, conducts cutting-edge studies and experiments in a variety of areas to include aerospace technology and science. Ultimately, the work they do is in support of total-force Airmen and Guardians worldwide.
Dr. Candace Hatcher-Solis is a research biological scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory and the team lead for Neurobiology of Cognitive Performance. Her research interests include neuromodulation and biomarker discovery for cognitive enhancement and stress resilience.
Capt. Kavi Muraleetharan is a mechanical and aerospace developmental engineer at AFRL and was the recipient of an Edison Grant, which has funded his research in developing detonation engines.
First Lt. Matthew Green works at the Air Force Research Laboratory Center for Rapid Innovation where his team uses simulators and flight testing equipment to quickly test and supply solutions to the Air Force’s war fighting needs.
Dr. Victoria Coleman is the Air Force chief scientist and is responsible for providing the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of staff and Chief of Space Operations with assessments on a wide range of scientific and technical issues impacting the mission.
The Air Force Research Laboratory is investing in human machine teaming, because it's an area that has the potential to deliver transformative technologies for future war fighting missions in all domains.
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) projects and sustains the Joint Force globally. Air Mobility Command (AMC) plays a vital role in this mission. With multiple strategic locations around the world, USTRANSCOM enables the rapid deployment and sustainment of personnel, equipment and
To maintain and advance its ability to rapidly deploy anytime, anywhere, AMC has empowered units to experiment with new procedures and strategies to broaden their capabilities before the next major conflict. In this episode of ‘At Altitude,’ we sat down with Maj. Gen. Gerald Donohue, AMC’s Director
For more than 60 years, the Air Force's airlift fleet has been a critical component of global power projection, a force multiplier empowering rapid deployment, force generation, sustainment and joint operations. Given this contested environment and the modernization of adversaries’ capabilities, the
As it continues to build the force it will need for the future, the U.S. Air Force understands that predicting every possible scenario it may encounter is just not possible. That is why Air Mobility Command, the nation’s rapid global airlift enterprise, is exploring and testing new tactics,
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules crews from the 19th Airlift Wing conduct training operations at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 2025. Tactical airlift enables the rapid delivery of medical aid, humanitarian relief and combat support across the globe—often within 48 hours of
As the Department of the Air Force faces the increasing demands of modern warfare, it's working to equip Airmen with advanced skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity. To maximize the benefits of these tools, digital literacy —understanding how to use digital technologies
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Dr. Yolanda Williams, AU provost and institutional accreditation administrator, discuss the differences between education and training and what each prepare Airmen to do.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Dr. Yolanda Williams, AU provost and institutional accreditation administrator, discuss the significance of changing from Air Education and Training Command to Airman Development Command.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, discuss the importance of discipline and being ready to train on day one.
Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, discuss the significance of an all-volunteer force and the magnitude of every Airman's commitment to serve.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, David Bonner, AU chief historian, and Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, explain why professional military education course curriculums must be relevant to every Airman's role as a
Senior Master Sgt. Kayleigh McAviney, Warrant Officer Training School operations superintendent, and David Bonner, Air University chief historian, discuss the history and significance of Air Force warrant officers.
Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, explain the origins of the new Foundations courses and their role in deliberate development.
Col. Eugene Moore III, Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps headquarters commander, explains where AFROTC has come from and why lieutenants are being developed differently.