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March 23, 2023
Phoenix Spark Innovation Week 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Byron Doan, Phoenix Spark director, gives a speech during a Q&A session with Simon Sinek at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 16, 2023. Phoenix Spark hosted an entire week of innovation-focused classes, events and demos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)
Oct. 2, 2019
DoD, industry collaboration part of Spark Collider 2.0

This past Friday once again marked a step forward for Team Travis’ recent forays into the private sector with the goal of stoking collaboration between its Airmen and leaders in the technology industry.
Oct. 31, 2018
“Like Crossfit, but with coding,” Phoenix Spark encourages Airmen interaction through computer skills

Amid the click-clacking of fervent keyboard strokes and intermittent chatter that, at times, drops to low, hurried whispers when not building to loud exclamations or excited laughter is Capt. Ryan McGuire, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender pilot and the director behind Phoenix Spark’s recent
Oct. 1, 2018
AFRL team looks to solve fatigue issues for C-5 crew members

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An aircraft seat may seem inconsequential, but when a simple seat can enhance the safety and well-being of a flight crew, it can be a very big deal.Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate are leading a design
March 13, 2018
Travis hosts Spark Innovation Summit

Representatives from each major command in the U.S. Air Force met March 5-7 at Travis Air Force Base, California, for an innovation summit focusing on the implementation of the AFWERX program at various bases across the Air Force.

Phoenix Spark Innovation Week 2023

DoD, industry collaboration part of Spark Collider 2.0

“Like Crossfit, but with coding,” Phoenix Spark encourages Airmen interaction through computer skills

AFRL team looks to solve fatigue issues for C-5 crew members

Travis hosts Spark Innovation Summit