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New Task Force 99 commander

Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, left, presides over a change-of-command ceremony in which Col. Robert G. Smoker succeeds Lt. Col. Erin K. Brilla as Task Force 99 commander during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2023. Smoker joins the 9 AF (AFCENT) team from State College Air Station in Pennsylvania, most recently the commander of the 193rd Air Intelligence Squadron. Smoker and his team of Airmen who operate out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, will continue Task Force 99 efforts, working with vendors and leaders from academia and government agencies, as well as coalition partners, to innovate and experiment with technology in 9 AF (AFCENT)’s 21-country area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz)
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

U.S. Air Force members and industry partners discuss solutions to unmanned aerial system challenges within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during an Innovation Day breakout group at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 15, 2023. This was the first Innovation Day hosted by 9 AF (AFCENT). More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

An Anduril Ghost small unmanned aerial system sits on an Innovation Day display booth at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb 15, 2023. This was the first Innovation Day hosted by 9 AF (AFCENT). More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

U.S. Air Force members discuss the capabilities presented at industry partners' booths during Innovation Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 15, 2023. This was the first Innovation Day hosted by 9 AF (AFCENT). More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

Industry partners listen to an overview of the problem sets Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) hopes to discuss during its first Innovation Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 15, 2023. In the morning, 9 AF (AFCENT) members presented numerous problem statements that were then tackled in depth with industry partners in focus groups in the afternoon. More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erin Brilla, Task Force 99 commander, provides an overview of Innovation Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 15, 2023. This was the first Innovation Day hosted by Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central). More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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9 AF (AFCENT) Innovation Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, offers opening remarks during Innovation Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 15, 2023. This was the first Innovation Day hosted by 9 AF (AFCENT). More than 70 industry partners and 230 participants attended the event designed to connect the organization with solutions to problem sets in their 21-country area of responsibility.
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Task Force 99 Field Test

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erin Brilla, Task Force 99 commander, briefs during a distinguished visitor visit 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

A Task Force 99 Airmen briefs during a distinguished visitor visit 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. 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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