DVIDS – News – Pittsburgh Steel Airman brings civilian edge to the Air Force’s AI conversation
DVIDS – News – Pittsburgh Steel Airman brings civilian edge to the Air Force’s AI conversation
Publish Date: 2026-04-03 10:02:00
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- Maj. Jessica Ellis, an officer with the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and an AI Solution Architect for Booz Allen Hamilton, co-organized one of the Air Force Reserve’s largest annual training events focused on artificial intelligence readiness.
- The Spring 2026 Common Training Assembly, held at the Air Force Institute of Technology, brought together 90 Individual Mobilization Augmentees and senior leaders to discuss organizational policy changes, new technology integration, and professional development.
- The event highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence, readiness, and the strategic role of the Air Force Reserve under the theme “Fostering Warrior Culture.”
- Senior leaders, including Maj. Gen. Mark V. Slominski and Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Hobbs, discussed the essential contribution of reservists and the Citizen-Airman model’s role in balancing military and civilian life.
- The assembly concluded with visits to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reflect on the Reserve’s historical growth and evolution, guiding future strategic priorities for the Air Force Reserve.
