b'.Bedrock continued from page 21 streamline work within our innovation ecosystem (Previously,) ideas would come from all over,across bases and different Air Force career fields.from every direction. Youd get them from out- The innovation lab was officially chartered in side or organically through our Airmen in theirJanuary 2019. The original idea of Bedrock was units, but what Bedrock is really all about is a flatinspired by Phoenix Spark Hub. Phoenix Spark is organizational structure, said Capt. Ryan Nichol,the first innovation hub in the Air Force, created 436th Airlift Wing chief innovation officer. So,by Travis Air Force Base a few years ago.we operate within a bureaucracy, but Bedrock isMost bases are standing up their own ver-a one-stop shop where were actually combiningsion of a Spark Cell or an innovation lab on their with our process improvement folks, and whenbase, said Nichol. What makes Dovers really unique is the co-working area that we have. people submit an idea on Doverspark.org, weCollaboration is key to innovation, so we have sit down and were kind of the depository for all Contract # 5129 Peoples Church of Dover a place where Airmen from different Air Force these ideas, so we reduce redundant efforts and 2021 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine specialty codes can come work on ideas together. With having two aircraft at Dover, C-17s and C-5s, there may be a solution that betters the maintenance for both of those aircraft.Bedrock has helped establish many partnerships between Dover Air Force Base and the surrounding community.Worship Service every Sunday 10 A.M. Civil-military collaboration pivotal to ensuring We are a progressive and inclusive community of an environment conducive to economic development.Christians who believe that our purpose in life is more One of the things that I see my job as is the than just to serve ourselves. If you want to be a part of partnership, said Nichol. Im linked in with the the healing of a world in crisis, join us! state innovation officer, Rob Nicholson and working For education, volunteer, and faith-formation opportunities, with the University of Delaware entrepreneurship call the Peoples Community Center, the Peoples Center forschool, and my priority is building upon those Children and Youth, or the Peoples Church of Dover. partnerships for mutual benefit.Mid-week bible study.The new facility is located on the first floor of Afternoon childrens programs.Building 262 and is open weekdays from 8 a.m. Nightly homelessness shelter.to 8 p.m. to all Dover Airmen and key spouses.Food and clothing distribution. Its truly a remarkable day at Dover, andwere really excited to start tackling projects and " Be a part of making the innovating to improve our Air Force and Airmens world a better place at thelife and to maintain our competitive edge, said People\'s Church!" Nichol. This was a culmination of lots of efforts from volunteer Airmen across the base, and Id like to thank all the members that have built this and made this day possible. J46 South Bradford in Downtown DoverPhone: (302) 674-4177www.peopleschurchofdover.orgOffice@PeoplesChurchofDover.org Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Harding, 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs22 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'