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- [Narrator] Innovation
isn't just a buzzword

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or a line item on a checklist
here at the Liberty Wing.

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It's an inherent way of life,

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driven by our core value
of excellence in all we do.

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Our forward thinking airmen prioritize

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efficiency and precision.

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They pride themselves in
finding simple solutions

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to complex challenges,

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and understand that we don't always have

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to spend money to save money.

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(air traffic controller on radio)

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- [Narrator] The 48th
Fighter Wing was selected

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as the first installation in the Air Force

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to field new, multi-channel
air traffic control radios.

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But a single point of
failure for audio output

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was quickly identified.

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A Liberty Airman from our
Operations Support Squadron

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avoided over $103,000 in
additional upgrade costs

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by expertly modifying existing equipment.

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The solution that has
since been implemented

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across the force.

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This single innovation keeps our operators

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from losing contact with their
eyes and ears on the ground.

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Ensuring our wings continue to reign as

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe,

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Air Forces Africa's premier combat wing.

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Innovation at RAF Lakenheath
is driven by our commitment.

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A commitment to our people,

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our allies, and to our nation.

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That commitment led us
to save nearly 500,000

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hard earned American taxpayer dollars

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and over 25,000 precious man
hours of work for our Airmen.

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We don't innovate the numbers.

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We innovate for readiness,

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for quality of life.

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We innovate for liberty.

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(inspirational music)