The 194th Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) motor pool was transformed into a hub of innovation during the first-ever Washington Air National Guard Innovation Industry Day on April 7, 2024, at Camp Murray. The Washington Air National Guard Innovation Team invited innovative startup companies to showcase their technologies to Army and Air service members.
The event, held last weekend and co-hosted by the Washington Air National Guard Innovation Team and the 194th ASOG, showcased more than $7 million in industry innovation projects and prototypes, offering real-world insights into the innovation process involved in adopting new technologies.
Industry Day featured a series of presentations and interactive demonstrations highlighting everything from advanced drone technology and 5G communications to wearable biotechnology. During the event, guardsmen had the opportunity to engage directly with innovative developers, gaining firsthand knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications for military operations.
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