Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation (IDI)
Essay Contest
Submissions Are CLosed
Sponsored by: The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education &
Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX)
Background
The IDI essay contest is a cooperative effort between The LeMay Center and AUiX to accelerate innovation in Air Force doctrine by encouraging Airmen and Guardians of all ranks and AFSC’s to read, internalize, and debate Air Force doctrine in professional writing and discourse.
Fall 2024 Winners
1ST PLACE WINNER
SSgt Joshua Palileo
Lessons Learned, Futures Forged: Adapting Air Force Strategy for the Multi-Domain Era
2nd PLACE WINNER
MSgt Yeny Langius
Transforming the United States Air Force: Adapting Organizational Structure and Distributed Airpower for Great Power Competition
3rd PLACE WINNER
Maj Mary Belviso and Maj Anthony Belviso
Preparing the Air Force’s Maneuver Elements: Speed and Flexibility in a New Conflict Environment
Key Dates
1 May 2025
Submissions Open
29 July 2025
Last Day to Submit
This will be the final day you can submit your essay.
September 2025
Winners Announcement
Remember to look back and see who won!
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Contacts
Dr. Joseph (Bill) DeMarco
joseph.demarco.4@us.af.mil
Mr. Tony Montelepre
tony@auix.org
Mr. Jeremy VanEgmond
jeremy@auix.org
Mr. James Self
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