Feb. 12, 2020 AFRL guest speaker presents a practical view of artificial intelligence WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Fear of the unknown can often cripple rational thinking. And one such unknown today is artificial intelligence. Is it right to be afraid of AI? Or is this just an irrational fear of the unknown?To make artificial intelligence more understandable to its
Feb. 12, 2020 Center commander talks changes and challenges The commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center spoke about the Center’s mission, challenges it’s facing, along with the future of the Air Force overall during a State of the Center address Feb. 10.
Feb. 11, 2020 AFRL engineer honored as AIAA Fellow WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory aerospace engineer was recently named a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for his distinguished career in the study of high-speed propulsion.An internationally recognized expert, Dr. Campbell
Feb. 11, 2020 Precision Attack Sniper IPT wins DOD level award ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – When most U.S. Air Force fighter and bomber aircraft need to strike a target, they rely on the Sniper Pod, which provides long-range detection/identification of targets, as well as surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground troops. The Precision
Feb. 10, 2020 Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2020 Mechanic recognized for extinguishing blaze A pneudraulic systems mechanic was recognized with an Air Force Civilian Achievement Award Medal on Jan. 30 for putting out a fire last year in Tinker Air Force Base’s Constant Speed Drive Test Bay.Last January when an arc flash caused a sudden fire on a constant speed drive test stand, Scott
Feb. 10, 2020 Hanscom seeks engineers, scientists, program managers for hire Hanscom’s top officials are looking for more than 45 computer scientists, engineers and program managers to help develop and field the latest weapon system technology. Candidates can expect to work on tomorrow’s most advanced radars, communication and intelligence systems, command and operation
Feb. 10, 2020 Ready to Respond: 78th SFS member takes prompt action to save man’s life 78th Security Forces Squadron Airman saves a man from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.
Feb. 5, 2020 412th Test Wing changes leadership Col. Matthew Higer assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 5.
Feb. 5, 2020 AFRL’s Epidemiology Lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The United States is currently in the midst of influenza season, but the medical readiness of Airmen across the Air Force is being supported by a DOD-wide respiratory pathogen surveillance program located at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace