Air University and Auburn University Connect to Make the Adaptive Base Agile
MsgtSGT Ryan O’Meara, AL Air National Guard describes the challenge as “closing a logistical capability gap hamstringing Agile Combat Employment.” He further comments, “Operational readiness, agility, and lethality hinge on the logistical capabilities of the Force and the Auburn University ACE/MHE project bolstered that readiness eliminating the need for limited, outdated, and cumbersome “one-note” legacy equipment.”
DEFENSEWERX Board Member, Bernard Johnson, Visits Montgomery Innovation Hub
Monday, May 10, MGMWERX was proud to host DEFENSEWERX’s Board of Directors member, Bernard Johnson. After a quick tour of the Montgomery, AL Innovation Hub, MGMWERX Director, Brig. Gen (Ret.) Trent Edwards, introduced MGMWERX Staff to Mr. Johnson and explained the various programs, projects, and services provided by MGMWERX. “It is so important for DEFENSEWERX […]
Brig General (Ret) Trent H. Edwards Announced as New Director of MGMWERX
Brig General (Ret) Trent H. Edwards Announced as New Director of MGMWERX MONTGOMERY – MGMWERX recently announced the hiring of new Director Brig General (Ret) Trent H. Edwards. Edwards comes to MGMWERX from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce where he served as Senior Vice President of Military and Community. In addition to his career […]
MGMWERX Secures Virtual Reality Education for Booker T. Washington Students
MONTGOMERY – MGMWERX, on behalf of the Air University, recently orchestrated the installment of two virtual reality stations at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery. Lobaki, a virtual reality company and academy, implemented the installation, will facilitate the training of select teachers at the high school. In turn, this Virtual Reality academy will […]
MGMWERX Hosts PME Technology Showcase
In late October, MGMWERX hosted a live technology showcase presenting state-of-the-art instruments utilized for the delivery of content for instruction. With both military and civilian attendees, leaders in professional education technology, including Design Interactive, Overmatch, Bevilacqua Research Corporation, Dynepic, and The DVI Group, presented expertise and processes on the subject matter. “This event was […]
Project Flash Ready for the Military
(Montgomery, Ala.) – Earlier this year, the Blue Horizons research task force teamed up with MGMWERX to host a challenge for robotics teams from schools in the River Region. The teams were tasked with creating prototypes of a protective shell for a raspberry pi computer and battery. GEARS, Inc. from Eastwood and Cornerstone Schools went […]
Black Horizon Adopted By U.S. Space Force
(Montgomery, Ala.) – Black Horizon, a space app developed to assist with space education, has now been adopted by the U.S. Space Force. The app, originally developed as a result of the Spacecraft Engagement Simulation Experiment Challenge by MGMWERX and later debuted at the 35th Space Symposium, was recently contracted by the SMC STAO to […]
MGMWERX Host Project Mercury Pitch Day
(Montgomery, Ala.) — MGMWERX, in partnership with Air University, will host the Project Mercury Pitch Day on September 10th. This pitch event will take place virtually with Airmen from the Air University Project Mercury cohort presenting their research live online. “Everybody watching is going to have a chance to get some insight into the process, […]
MGMWERX and AFCEA Joined Forces at Education Day
(Montgomery, Ala.) – On Aug. 25, MGMWERX and the Montgomery Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s (AFCEA) Chapter’s Education Foundation cohosted “Education Day,” a virtual STEM event for students interested in learning more from leaders in the STEM field. During the event, Eric Sloan, Director of AFCEA Montgomery Chapter Education Foundation, led a panel discussion […]