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- [Man] Being innovative
means not settling

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for the way things have always been done

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when it no longer works for the mission.

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- [Woman] It means looking past the

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red tape and not giving up on finding

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the right solutions to
complicated challenges.

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- [Man] We innovate to keep the mission

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moving faster and more
efficiently so we can

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deliver combat air power
whenever and wherever

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called upon.

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- [Narrator] The Liberty Wing encourages

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a culture of innovation by empowering

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and challenging airmen at all levels.

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In one instance, the
Explosive Ordnance Disposal

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flight embraced forward-leaning approaches

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by addressing limiting factors in

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readiness and training.

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Using in-house 3D printing capabilities,

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our EOD technicians eliminated delays

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and disruptions resulting from post nation

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import laws, thereby
reducing acquisition times

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from approximately 120 days to

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no more than 48 hours.

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By using rapidly developing technology,

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training aids, such as
improvised explosive devices,

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rocket-propelled grenades, and mortars

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can be created on site saving more than

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$60,000 dollars per year.

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Most importantly, having a robust

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Training Aid Library that provides more

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realistic sight, sound, and feel

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enhances exercised scenarios
for EOD technicians,

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ensuring we are trained and ready to meet

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current threats and continue delivering

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worldwide responsive combat
air power and support.

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Innovation is critical to the Liberty Wing

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for US Air Force's premiere combat wing.