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Two Airmen’s $100 Fix Stops Hazardous Casings
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Two F-35 weapons airmen spotted a dangerous hazard: spent bullet casings scattering across the flight line, risking engine damage and disrupting workflow. Instead of just sweeping them up, they invented Project ZACH — a low-cost, three-piece device that funnels casings directly into an ammo can. Made with 3D-printed parts and everyday materials, it costs under $100 and doesn’t alter the aircraft’s design. Now, they’re rolling out the design files to Air Force units nationwide, proving that grassroots innovation can solve big problems — and save millions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e7c026c65c7cdda