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Task Force 99 Field Test

An Airman assigned to Task Force 99 solders components at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 28, 2022. One of the main objectives of Task Force 99 is to accelerate critical warfighting capabilities to deter our adversaries and prevail in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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Task Force 99 Field Test

An Airman assigned to Task Force 99 solders components at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 28, 2022. One of the main objectives of Task Force 99 is to accelerate critical warfighting capabilities to deter our adversaries and prevail in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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Task Force 99 Field Test

A Task Force 99 sign hangs on the door to the team’s work center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 28, 2022. Task force 99 is an agile, specialized unit designed to innovate and enhance Ninth Air Force's (Air Forces Central) capabilities within all domains ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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Task Force 99 Field Test

An Airman assigned to Task Force 99 solders components at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 28, 2022. Task force 99 is an agile, specialized unit designed to innovate and enhance Ninth Air Force's (Air Forces Central) capabilities within all domains ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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Task Force 99 Field Test

Staff Sgt. Sagar Khadka, Task Force 99 rapid prototype technician, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Harris, deputy Combined Forces Air Component Commander, during a distinguished visitor visit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, October 28, 2022. One of the main objectives of Task Force 99 is to accelerate critical warfighting capabilities to deter our adversaries and prevail in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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Task Force 99 Field Test

The Task Force 99 team poses for a group photo at Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, October 28, 2022. One of the main objectives of Task Force 99 is to accelerate critical warfighting capabilities to deter our adversaries and prevail in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Johnson)
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386 AEW stands up innovation cell--Task Force 99.M

From left, Maj. Brian Wright, Lt. Col. Joshua Elwell and Tech. Sgt. Joseph Martínez are the first appointed members of the 386 Air Expeditionary Wing’s Task Force 99.M--the very first satellite innovation cell under U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Task Force 99. TF 99.M is located at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait and stood up Oct. 26, 2022. TF 99.M, which pays tribute to the 386 AEW’s mascot, the Marauder, while maintaining the lineage of AFCENT’s TF 99, brings the wing’s innovation efforts under one office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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AFCENT innovates Targeting Ops, saving time with new ideas

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Balster, 609th AOC target development cell production supervisor, poses for a photo at Al Udeid Air Base. Balster implemented an innovate process that significantly decreases the amount of time analysts need to create presentations by writing a programming script that verifies the information is properly formatted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)
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AUAB Fabrication Flight: fabricate to innovate

Staff Sgt. Blake Burleigh, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, molds pieces of metal to create a dual bracket connector clip Aug. 5, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Prior to the creation of the clip, the communication cords would rub against a pilot’s face during flights and could potentially lead to dangerous situations due to the distraction while operating aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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AUAB Fabrication Flight: fabricate to innovate

Staff Sgt. Blake Burleigh, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, molds pieces of metal to create a dual bracket connector clip Aug. 5, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The dual bracket connector clip is used to secure communication cord to an aircrew helmet. Prior to the creation of the clip, the cords would rub against a pilot’s face during flights and could potentially lead to dangerous situations due to the distraction while operating aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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AUAB Fabrication Flight: fabricate to innovate

Staff Sgt. Blake Burleigh, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, designs a metal washer used on aircraft fuel trucks Aug. 5, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Prior to creation of this new tool being made, the personnel who operate the trucks used the original factory made plastic washer strike plate which would break and disintegrate over time, causing the refueling valve to become inoperable. Now, due to the Fabrication Flight, aircraft can be refueled safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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AUAB Fabrication Flight: fabricate to innovate

Staff Sgt. Blake Burleigh, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, molds pieces of metal to create a dual bracket connector clip Aug. 5, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Prior to the creation of the clip, the communication cords would rub against a pilot’s face during flights and could potentially lead to dangerous situations due to the distraction while operating aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)
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Dr. (Maj.) Elaina Wild, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group chief medical officer, takes a picture with mothers and their newborn babies at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMDG was not originally postured for neo-natal care, so medical members had to adapt in order to provide care for evacuating mothers in labor and their newborn babies. Since Al Udeid AB became the main stopover location for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan on Aug. 14, 2021, members assigned to the 379th EMDG helped deliver nine babies. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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AUAB medics adapt to support Afghanistan evacuation

Dr. (Maj.) Elaina Wild, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group chief medical officer, examines the unborn child of a pregnant qualified evacuee from Afghanistan before she gives birth at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMDG was not originally postured for neo-natal care, so medical members had to adapt in order to provide care for evacuating mothers in labor and their newborn babies. Since Al Udeid AB became the main stopover location for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan on Aug. 14, 2021, members assigned to the 379th EMDG helped deliver nine babies. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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AUAB medics adapt to support Afghanistan evacuation

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group take a picture while supporting Afghanistan evacuation operations at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMDG, which was originally postured as a small expeditionary medical clinic, has had to adapt in order to support the thousands of qualified evacuees who evacuated Afghanistan to Al Udeid AB since Aug. 14, 2021. The members of the 379th EMDG have successfully treated evacuees who were in labor, who were in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis, who had open wounds, and other medical emergencies. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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AUAB medics adapt to support Afghanistan evacuation

A member of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, who worked as a physical therapist before supporting Afghanistan evacuation operations, sets up bassinets to support the newborn children of qualified evacuees at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th EMDG was not originally postured for neo-natal care, medical members had to adapt in order to provide care for evacuating mothers in labor and their newborn babies. Since Al Udeid AB became the main stopover location for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan on Aug. 14, 2021, members assigned to the 379th EMDG helped deliver nine babies. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work alongside personnel of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while using a Fuel Powered Additive Injector Cart on May 23, 2021. The 379th ELRS Airmen used a FPAIC to convert commercial grade fuel, from the airport, into military grade fuel. (Courtesy photo)
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AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron train members of the Royal Saudi Air Force how to use a Fuel Powered Additive Injector Cart on May 23, 2021, at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airport personnel allowed the 379th ELRS Airmen to utilize their commercial mobile refueling trucks and their commercial hydrant system to aid in refueling their aircraft while giving the demonstration. (Courtesy photo)
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AUAB tests, proves new ACE refueling concept

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron use a Fuel Powered Additive Injector Cart on May 23, 2021, at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The FPAIC was used to inject additives into commercial grade fuel, which turns it into military grade fuel for aircraft. (Courtesy photo)
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Innovation saves 37 work-hours using spreadsheet

U.S. Airmen from the Wing Innovation Team stand in front of The Rock at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 13, 2021. These Airmen, in various career fields across the installation, had helping hands in creating a product that automates about 90% of data scrubs unit travel representatives are required to do monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taryn Butler)
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