1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,020 sparking 3 00:00:05,020 --> 00:00:06,964 innovation requires dedication and 4 00:00:06,964 --> 00:00:08,964 drive the team at the collaborative 5 00:00:08,964 --> 00:00:11,400 environment and strike work spent 2021 6 00:00:11,400 --> 00:00:13,580 making innovation a reality for Air 7 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:15,980 Force Global Strike Command , the 8 00:00:15,980 --> 00:00:18,091 result of a partnership between cyber 9 00:00:18,091 --> 00:00:20,258 innovation center and Air Force Global 10 00:00:20,258 --> 00:00:22,202 Strike Command Office of the Chief 11 00:00:22,202 --> 00:00:24,369 scientist . These accomplishments will 12 00:00:24,369 --> 00:00:26,647 stretch to every corner of the command . 13 00:00:27,340 --> 00:00:29,284 Strike works kicked off the year , 14 00:00:29,284 --> 00:00:31,360 revolutionizing emergency air crew 15 00:00:31,360 --> 00:00:33,410 alerting by sourcing three new 16 00:00:33,410 --> 00:00:35,890 technologies . So the purpose of the 17 00:00:35,890 --> 00:00:38,001 emergency air crew response challenge 18 00:00:38,001 --> 00:00:40,420 was to replace 1970s Jimmy Carter era 19 00:00:40,420 --> 00:00:43,070 technology with a current technology 20 00:00:43,070 --> 00:00:45,190 that meets the need for strategic 21 00:00:45,190 --> 00:00:48,420 command's air crew alerting out of 47 22 00:00:48,420 --> 00:00:50,850 different companies that submitted . We 23 00:00:50,850 --> 00:00:52,850 narrowed that down to three that we 24 00:00:52,850 --> 00:00:55,072 went out three different companies that 25 00:00:55,072 --> 00:00:57,128 we went out and take a look at their 26 00:00:57,128 --> 00:00:59,350 technologies as the one that caught our 27 00:00:59,350 --> 00:01:01,980 eye first was a local Louisiana company 28 00:01:01,980 --> 00:01:04,390 Pelican that talked about him hardening 29 00:01:04,390 --> 00:01:06,700 cabinet . That changed the way we do 30 00:01:06,700 --> 00:01:08,922 hemp . The next thing that we looked at 31 00:01:08,922 --> 00:01:11,033 and the most unique when we looked at 32 00:01:11,033 --> 00:01:13,089 was actually a replacement too . The 33 00:01:13,089 --> 00:01:15,311 pager that I have in my hand that we've 34 00:01:15,311 --> 00:01:17,422 been using , that air crews have been 35 00:01:17,422 --> 00:01:19,367 using in the field for the last 30 36 00:01:19,367 --> 00:01:21,850 years or so with what will become a 37 00:01:21,850 --> 00:01:24,480 potential aircrew patch will be much 38 00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:26,536 thinner than this but about the same 39 00:01:26,536 --> 00:01:28,480 size that will actually go on your 40 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:30,702 uniform and it will provide not only an 41 00:01:30,702 --> 00:01:32,640 audible alert but also give you 42 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:34,950 capability here . The text . This new 43 00:01:34,950 --> 00:01:38,570 technology Is untamable and also can 44 00:01:38,570 --> 00:01:41,470 transmit through virtually any type of 45 00:01:41,480 --> 00:01:44,240 metal or around buildings and those 46 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:46,650 dead spots are eliminated . Strike work 47 00:01:46,650 --> 00:01:48,880 source to companies to prototype one of 48 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:51,410 a kind capabilities via the B- 52 air 49 00:01:51,410 --> 00:01:54,510 refueling simulator . Air refueling is 50 00:01:54,510 --> 00:01:56,621 a crucial skill for pilots to learn , 51 00:01:56,621 --> 00:01:58,343 but it is also one of the most 52 00:01:58,343 --> 00:02:00,566 challenging . In addition , training is 53 00:02:00,566 --> 00:02:02,288 expensive to maintain and time 54 00:02:02,288 --> 00:02:04,840 consuming to conduct this unique 55 00:02:04,840 --> 00:02:06,951 cutting edge simulator will teach the 56 00:02:06,951 --> 00:02:09,229 skills necessary for maintaining vital , 57 00:02:09,229 --> 00:02:11,340 long range strike capability . Strike 58 00:02:11,340 --> 00:02:13,451 works process is different from other 59 00:02:13,451 --> 00:02:15,451 approaches to find solutions . It's 60 00:02:15,451 --> 00:02:17,507 exciting to survey the wide range of 61 00:02:17,507 --> 00:02:19,673 cutting edge capabilities that are out 62 00:02:19,673 --> 00:02:19,200 there . We were able to take the work 63 00:02:19,210 --> 00:02:21,321 being done by small business partners 64 00:02:21,321 --> 00:02:23,488 like King Crow Studios and Speculative 65 00:02:23,488 --> 00:02:25,599 Theory And have them collaborate with 66 00:02:25,599 --> 00:02:27,766 B- 52 instructor pilots then turn them 67 00:02:27,766 --> 00:02:29,710 loose to build the best prototypes 68 00:02:29,710 --> 00:02:31,932 based on the latest technologies in the 69 00:02:31,932 --> 00:02:33,877 simulation industry . See also saw 70 00:02:33,877 --> 00:02:35,821 major gains in bringing innovative 71 00:02:35,821 --> 00:02:38,043 solutions to global strike challenges . 72 00:02:38,043 --> 00:02:40,300 Beta flicks is developing a solution 73 00:02:40,300 --> 00:02:42,300 that will help the largest group of 74 00:02:42,300 --> 00:02:44,467 security forces in the Air force . The 75 00:02:44,467 --> 00:02:46,411 rest in Louisiana based company is 76 00:02:46,411 --> 00:02:48,467 building a mixed reality trainer for 77 00:02:48,467 --> 00:02:50,710 the a circuit security device used in 78 00:02:50,720 --> 00:02:52,664 intercontinental ballistic missile 79 00:02:52,664 --> 00:02:55,240 fields . Yea , circuit is similar to a 80 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,351 vault door and has the important task 81 00:02:57,351 --> 00:03:00,150 of safeguarding I C B M fields but that 82 00:03:00,150 --> 00:03:02,372 also means combinations must be changed 83 00:03:02,372 --> 00:03:04,372 regularly on a very delicate device 84 00:03:04,740 --> 00:03:06,740 being off by a single digit or even 85 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:08,851 bumping the device during combination 86 00:03:08,851 --> 00:03:11,073 changes can result in a costly and time 87 00:03:11,073 --> 00:03:14,140 consuming solution . The a circuit 88 00:03:14,140 --> 00:03:16,251 trainer will be an immersive learning 89 00:03:16,251 --> 00:03:18,029 experience , combining the best 90 00:03:18,029 --> 00:03:19,640 elements of various learning 91 00:03:19,640 --> 00:03:21,751 technologies and techniques . It will 92 00:03:21,751 --> 00:03:23,751 impact security forces by equipping 93 00:03:23,751 --> 00:03:25,973 them with the necessary skills to avoid 94 00:03:25,973 --> 00:03:28,196 resetting the A circuit or replacing it 95 00:03:28,196 --> 00:03:29,973 altogether . The portfolio data 96 00:03:29,973 --> 00:03:31,918 engineering platform or PdF , is a 97 00:03:31,918 --> 00:03:34,084 project that will change how decisions 98 00:03:34,084 --> 00:03:36,196 are made . In Air Force Global Strike 99 00:03:36,196 --> 00:03:39,820 Command PdF is a groundbreaking 100 00:03:39,820 --> 00:03:42,430 approach to using data within Air Force 101 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:45,070 Global Strike Command . The platform 102 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:47,390 hosts data for decision makers to 103 00:03:47,390 --> 00:03:51,340 optimize mission effectiveness and how 104 00:03:51,350 --> 00:03:53,430 they utilize funding . PdF has the 105 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:55,607 potential to change the way the entire 106 00:03:55,607 --> 00:03:57,773 command operates whether by automating 107 00:03:57,773 --> 00:03:59,940 repetitive tasks that soak up airman's 108 00:03:59,940 --> 00:03:59,900 time and increase the speed of 109 00:03:59,900 --> 00:04:02,250 reporting Or by making information more 110 00:04:02,250 --> 00:04:04,194 available and revealing previously 111 00:04:04,194 --> 00:04:06,950 unknown but useful information . 2021 112 00:04:06,950 --> 00:04:09,061 saw the collaborative environment and 113 00:04:09,061 --> 00:04:11,570 its partners in the command build a 114 00:04:11,570 --> 00:04:13,720 platform infrastructure And 115 00:04:13,720 --> 00:04:16,490 demonstration of revision zero at the 116 00:04:16,490 --> 00:04:20,100 PDF expo we generated a lot of 117 00:04:20,110 --> 00:04:22,332 interest from other commands within the 118 00:04:22,332 --> 00:04:25,100 Air Force and PdF has become a leading 119 00:04:25,100 --> 00:04:27,830 example of how a data science platform 120 00:04:27,830 --> 00:04:29,997 can be used within the D . O . D . E . 121 00:04:29,997 --> 00:04:32,219 P DEP is clearly pushing the boundaries 122 00:04:32,219 --> 00:04:34,274 of how the command analyzes and uses 123 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,386 data and it will affect every area of 124 00:04:36,386 --> 00:04:38,497 Air Force Global Strike Command . The 125 00:04:38,497 --> 00:04:40,330 striker Airmen coder program saw 126 00:04:40,330 --> 00:04:42,386 another successful group of students 127 00:04:42,386 --> 00:04:44,441 develop software solutions that will 128 00:04:44,441 --> 00:04:46,552 mean a variety of long term impacts . 129 00:04:46,552 --> 00:04:48,774 Airmen leave the six month program with 130 00:04:48,774 --> 00:04:50,608 the skills to better serve their 131 00:04:50,608 --> 00:04:52,663 squadron . Local university students 132 00:04:52,663 --> 00:04:54,886 gain industry and military exposure and 133 00:04:54,886 --> 00:04:56,680 industry has provided access to 134 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:59,760 potential future employees . The exact 135 00:04:59,760 --> 00:05:01,982 program for me was excellent experience 136 00:05:01,982 --> 00:05:03,982 and what I enjoyed most about it at 137 00:05:03,982 --> 00:05:06,038 least for the first three months was 138 00:05:06,038 --> 00:05:07,927 the chance to learn from industry 139 00:05:07,927 --> 00:05:09,871 experts , Guys who have been there 140 00:05:09,871 --> 00:05:11,927 field 10-20 years uh and then taking 141 00:05:11,927 --> 00:05:14,038 the time to teach us the ins and outs 142 00:05:14,038 --> 00:05:15,816 of software development . Um in 143 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:17,704 addition to that , the last three 144 00:05:17,704 --> 00:05:19,816 months , the capstone is really where 145 00:05:19,816 --> 00:05:22,038 uh we applied all the skills that we've 146 00:05:22,038 --> 00:05:24,240 learned and really went beyond that , 147 00:05:24,250 --> 00:05:26,472 the stuff we learned during the capsule 148 00:05:26,472 --> 00:05:28,417 and portion really went beyond the 149 00:05:28,417 --> 00:05:30,417 language we were using in the skill 150 00:05:30,417 --> 00:05:32,361 sets we gained during the learning 151 00:05:32,361 --> 00:05:34,583 portion . Um we learned teamwork and we 152 00:05:34,583 --> 00:05:36,960 learned things like how to build an 153 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:39,260 agile team , how to , how to work 154 00:05:39,260 --> 00:05:41,050 effectively as a team and do 155 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:43,310 retrospectives and take our lessons 156 00:05:43,310 --> 00:05:45,421 learned and apply them to your future 157 00:05:45,421 --> 00:05:47,477 steps in the program . And those are 158 00:05:47,477 --> 00:05:47,410 things we can take back to our 159 00:05:47,410 --> 00:05:49,760 squadrons right now and apply them day 160 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:51,990 to day . And even if we never program 161 00:05:51,990 --> 00:05:54,101 another day after doing this course , 162 00:05:54,101 --> 00:05:56,157 um , what we bring back to your wing 163 00:05:56,157 --> 00:05:57,990 and our command is so when we're 164 00:05:57,990 --> 00:06:00,212 talking to contractors to guys actually 165 00:06:00,212 --> 00:06:02,268 building our software applications , 166 00:06:02,268 --> 00:06:03,879 how we need to translate our 167 00:06:03,879 --> 00:06:06,101 operational requirements into technical 168 00:06:06,101 --> 00:06:08,323 requirements . Um , and that's a return 169 00:06:08,323 --> 00:06:10,434 that we get out of this program right 170 00:06:10,434 --> 00:06:12,379 away projects aren't the only area 171 00:06:12,379 --> 00:06:14,379 where ce and strike works had major 172 00:06:14,379 --> 00:06:16,750 impact . In 2021 69 events were hosted 173 00:06:16,750 --> 00:06:19,520 throughout 2021 that saw nearly 2000 174 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:21,920 attendees and had the economic impact 175 00:06:21,930 --> 00:06:24,041 of more than half a million dollars . 176 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:26,600 No events symbolize innovation more 177 00:06:26,780 --> 00:06:29,010 than the strike work spark sprint or S 178 00:06:29,010 --> 00:06:32,280 three S three highlighted and amplified 179 00:06:32,290 --> 00:06:34,530 airmen's innovative ideas from across 180 00:06:34,530 --> 00:06:37,210 the command everyday problems are 181 00:06:37,210 --> 00:06:38,988 coming up through global Strike 182 00:06:38,988 --> 00:06:41,154 headquarters and we bring these airmen 183 00:06:41,154 --> 00:06:43,266 into strike works to help solve those 184 00:06:43,266 --> 00:06:45,350 problems . 13 airmen were chosen by 185 00:06:45,350 --> 00:06:47,690 global strike innovation experts to 186 00:06:47,690 --> 00:06:49,634 spend a week at strike works being 187 00:06:49,634 --> 00:06:51,720 trained on how to best present their 188 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:53,498 ideas to command leadership and 189 00:06:53,498 --> 00:06:55,490 business leaders . Staff Sergeant 190 00:06:55,490 --> 00:06:57,657 Daniel brewer and senior Airman Jordan 191 00:06:57,657 --> 00:06:59,740 heck from Davis Air Force Base texas 192 00:06:59,750 --> 00:07:01,910 and captain robert Moran and master 193 00:07:01,910 --> 00:07:04,270 Sergeant Julio Torres from barksdale 194 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:06,630 Air Force Base Louisiana were voted as 195 00:07:06,630 --> 00:07:10,240 the S 3 2021 winners . Their ideas for 196 00:07:10,240 --> 00:07:12,360 a new communications field kit and an 197 00:07:12,370 --> 00:07:15,530 upgraded B 52 ejection seat kit Have 198 00:07:15,530 --> 00:07:18,720 advanced to the 2022 Air Force spark 199 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:21,220 tank semifinals . They both have the 200 00:07:21,220 --> 00:07:23,442 opportunity to represent the command at 201 00:07:23,442 --> 00:07:25,750 the Air Force spark tank finals . We 202 00:07:25,750 --> 00:07:27,750 are helping these airmen push their 203 00:07:27,750 --> 00:07:30,090 projects where they need to go S three 204 00:07:30,090 --> 00:07:31,990 is all about helping our airmen's 205 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:35,320 innovative ideas be heard . While 2021 206 00:07:35,320 --> 00:07:37,487 was the year of new highs , successful 207 00:07:37,487 --> 00:07:39,487 innovation only goes as far as your 208 00:07:39,487 --> 00:07:42,460 latest idea . See strike works in the 209 00:07:42,460 --> 00:07:44,404 office of the chief scientists are 210 00:07:44,404 --> 00:07:46,340 committed to making those ideas a 211 00:07:46,340 --> 00:07:47,470 reality .