A team from the Defense Health Agency’s Chief Data and Analytics Office (DHA CDAO) snagged second place at a hackathon hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association, showcasing how AI can tackle critical challenges in military readiness.
The challenge, part of an annual emerging tech expo in Washington, D.C., brought together top minds from government, industry, and academia to create tech solutions that address real-world defense problems.
The DHA CDAO team, known as Team MEDAL (Medical Evaluation for Defense Airmen’s Readiness), competed against 50 other teams with an AI-driven solution to automate aeromedical clearance for US Air Force pilots — a crucial step in getting pilots back on duty after medical issues or injuries.
Read the full story on our new publication, Military AI: From Days to Seconds: AI Streamlines Pilot Readiness for US Air Force
