Dec. 15, 2021 AFRL's PNT AgilePod achieves flight test objectives The Air Force Research Laboratory’s complementary position, navigation, and timing (PNT) AgilePod prototype achieved three important objectives in flight tests, Nov. 1-10.
Dec. 15, 2021 Morris to present “State of the Center” address Jan. 10 Lt. Gen. Shaun Q. Morris, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, will be presenting a “State of the Center” address virtually Jan. 10.
Dec. 15, 2021 AFRL's Aerospace Systems Directorate opens new subsonic wind tunnel facility WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory has completed development of a new wind tunnel facility.A team from AFRL's Aerospace Systems Directorate completed the facility, known as the Parker Subsonic Research Facility (SuRF).“The objective of this effort is to
Dec. 14, 2021 BEAR Base team showcases expeditionary expertise Maj. Gen. Constance McCauley von Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command logistics director, visited Holloman AFB, Dec. 8, 2021, to tour the 635th Materiel Maintenance Group’s Basic Expeditionary Air Resources Base and gain an overview of the work they continually accomplish to remain prepared for rapid
Dec. 13, 2021 Offutt prepares for demolition to begin a new flood recovery project This construction project was awarded as part of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Program’s $693 million plan to recover Offutt following the March 15, 2019, flood that left nearly one third of the installation damaged.
Dec. 13, 2021 AFCEC demonstration explores new CE technologies TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Air Force civil engineering experts are continuing to explore and merge new technologies to strengthen the service by accelerating change and enhancing CE capabilities. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Planning and Integration and Readiness Directorates recently
Dec. 13, 2021 DAF declares Hack-A-Sat Challenge winners, aims to reduce space vulnerability WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Department of the Air Force, along with the security research community, publicly announced the 2021 winners of its second annual Hack-A-Sat 2 space security challenge final event December 12. Brig. Gen. John M. Olson, call sign “Sprocket,” is the
Dec. 13, 2021 Wounded Warrior Program provides care, advocacy for Airmen Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder including 320,000 with brain trauma, according to the Wounded Warrior
Dec. 10, 2021 AFRL hosts exercise to test search and rescue technology in extreme climates WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – A team of Air Force Research Laboratory researchers recently hosted a Polar Operations exercise to test Search and Rescue (SAR) technology in extreme climates.“The goal of this exercise was to collaborate with international partners to evaluate new
Dec. 10, 2021 Multi-state ceremony to celebrate first human flight WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will honor the local foundation of innovation and grit its mission is built upon Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., commemorating the Wright brothers’ accomplishments 118 years ago with the annual First Flight ceremony.“It is important to