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Innovation, scalability and data the focus as PTN 2.0 begins
February 28, 2019 — Innovation, ability to scale rapidly and use of big data to drive decision-making are the three focus areas for the second iteration of Pilot Training Next 2.0, now underway in Austin... MORE

2nd Lt. Seth Murphy-Sweet, Pilot Training Next student, takes a 3D vision test prior to virtual reality flying training at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Like the first version of PTN, the second iteration is working in a strong collaboration with AFWERX’s Austin hub at the Capital Factory, gaining conduits into industry that help the PTN team work solutions to issues they encounter as they develop the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

AFWERX hosts Spark Cell workshop to share ideas, build innovation network
January 4, 2019 — Airmen from across the Air Force gathered in Austin Dec. 13 and 14 to learn about the Department of Defense’s innovation ecosystem and the best ways to plug into the overall culture of innovation at every level of the total force... MORE

Maj. Ryan Brewer (right), 14th Flying Training Wing Spark Cell director, explains how the Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Spark Cell is creating a culture of innovation at the AFWERX Spark Cell Workshop Dec. 13, 2018, in Austin, Texas. The workshop was designed to help grow the network of willing collaborators and share ideas and approaches that foster a results-driven culture of innovation.

Austin-based Army Futures Command reveals new insignia as it 'forges' ahead
December 10, 2018 — The Austin-based Army Futures Command now officially has a shoulder sleeve insignia and distinctive unit insignia that its Soldiers will wear while they work toward modernizing the Army... MORE

The shoulder sleeve insignia (left) and distinctive unit insignia for Army Futures Command. With a golden anvil as its main symbol, the shoulder patch and unit insignia are a nod to former Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal coat of arms that used a blue-colored anvil.

Army Futures Command to become 'global command,' says its leader
October 24, 2018 — Austin, Texas was chosen for Army Futures Command's headquarters location after a review of the top 150 research institutes in the U.S., said Gen. John M. Murray, AFC's commanding general. It also ranked high in critical technology fields like artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering, systems developers and quality of life... MORE

Gen. John M. Murray, commander of U.S. Army Futures Command, speaks at the Army Futures Command activation ceremony in Austin, Texas, Aug. 24, 2018.

Army announces Austin as the home of new Army Futures Command
July 16, 2018 — The U.S. Army announced July 13 that, after a months-long review of potential sites, its new Futures Command will be headquartered in Austin, Texas... MORE

Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts; it is charged with providing Soldiers the weapons and equipment they need, when they need them.