May 12, 2023 AFRL eyes development of next-generation textile for DAF uniforms The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, has partnered with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cornell University, Ohio-based contractor UES, Inc. and the Palmer Muskox Farm in Palmer, Alaska to explore the use of synthetic muskox wool keratin fibers in textiles for military-grade
May 11, 2023 Wright-Patt AFB strives to create the ‘right’ habitats for endangered species Two species of endangered bats are thriving due to the efforts of the 88th Civil Engineering Group’s Natural Resources Program. The Indiana and the Northern long-eared are two of the five bat species that are consistently observed on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Both are on the federal
May 11, 2023 Air Force Begins large detonations at Utah Test and Training Range The Air Force will begin its season of large detonation operations this month at the Utah Test and Training Range. The detonations - those involving more than 10,000 pounds of net explosive weight -- are to destroy old or obsolete Navy and Air Force rocket motors.
May 11, 2023 Air Force Gaming connects Airmen, builds resiliency Total Force Airmen and their families can now connect with wingmen around the globe through Air Force Gaming. As the official gaming program and competition hub for the U.S. Air and Space Forces, Air Force Gaming launched in 2020 as an initiative to promote resiliency, mental acuity, and competitive
May 11, 2023 AFRL Quantum research advances 3C capabilities in future Air, Space and Cyber operations The Air Force Research Laboratory or AFRL, is always looking for new ways to stay ahead of the competition; quantum is no exception. Quantum has many areas to explore, from sensing to computing, all using principles of quantum mechanics to process data. It is a relatively new technology in terms of
May 10, 2023 DAF senior leaders offer dialogue on defense innovation amid strategic competition Air Force Senior Leaders were among speakers at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security May 9.
May 10, 2023 Digital Test and Training Range Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron, celebrated the opening of the Digital Test and Training Range facility enabled by the Joint Simulation Environment during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, May 8.The $34.4 million-dollar, state-of-the-art facility located on Edwards Air Force Base,
May 10, 2023 Hanscom Defender named top in DOD A civilian 66th Security Forces Squadron defender here has been named the John Awtrey Annual Law Enforcement Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Award winner. The POST Commission Award is presented to a Department of Defense law enforcement employee whose efforts greatly contributed to
May 10, 2023 AFIMSC completes largest runway construction project in years The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently completed a $352.6 million, full-depth rebuild of the remote runway at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield.The effort was led by AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center and their contracting execution agent, the 772nd Enterprise
May 9, 2023 AFSC Small Business Office aligns with DoD on small business partnerships AFSC has a total of 14 small business acquisition professionals at three separate locations to delivering innovative, effective and agile small business solutions. Their mission is to connect small business capabilities to AFSC requirements.