James, Baker, Tsongas talk innovation
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, center, U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, left, and Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker listen to a question from an audience member during the inaugural Air Force Innovation Forum in Boston April 22. The forum is a way for the Air Force to expand relationships with companies that traditionally have not worked with the Department of Defense. At the event Secretary James announced more than $7 million in projects over the next two fiscal years that will be targeted toward rapid acquisitions with non-traditional defense companies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)