Dec. 21, 2021 AFRL, Northrop Grumman demonstrate solar to radio frequency conversion KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s and Northrop Grumman’s Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) Project have successfully conducted the first end-to-end demonstration of key hardware for the Arachne flight experiment. A ground
Dec. 21, 2021 AFRL donates laser optics equipment to UNM KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory donated optics experiment materials, valued at $1 million to the University of New Mexico (UNM) to provide a state-of-the-art learning experience for graduate students.The laser equipment will be used in the Experimental Optics
Dec. 20, 2021 AFIMSC’s integrated management, combat support meets critical need for OAW mission JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was established a few years ago, its focus was delivering globally integrated management, resourcing and combat support programs and services across the Air Force enterprise. The establishment of
Dec. 20, 2021 New program managers enter AFLCMC acquisition workforce A dozen new program managers entered the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Hanscom acquisition community following a ceremony here Dec. 9.
Dec. 20, 2021 Virtual reality capability used during sensor validation in AEDC test cell When performing sensor validation tests in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level Test Cell 1, or SL-1, this summer, AEDC engineers at Arnold Air Force Base had the opportunity to view in nearly real-time a three-dimensional representation of the test hardware and support systems using
Dec. 20, 2021 Cape Canaveral SFS to host annual Space Force T-Minus 10-miler race CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, FLA. – The United States Space Force inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler will lift-off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station next year, Dec. 10, 2022.This 10-mile race will be a part of the Space Force birthday celebration each year, and will take place surrounded by
Dec. 20, 2021 New dormitory complex headed for Tyndall TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $145.4 million contract for a new dormitory project under the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s natural disaster recovery program. The new dorms project is the ninth military construction project awarded for the
Dec. 20, 2021 Eglin Fire goes electric Firefighters swap gas-powered tools for energy-saving, environmentally friendly electric equipment carried on their emergency response vehicles.
Dec. 20, 2021 Emergency, security combine to improve response, communication Goal was to combine the dispatch units to reduce radio and telephone cross-talk thus improving both security forces and emergency response times in situations where they are both needed.
Dec. 17, 2021 AFMC We Need initiative to add more RV spots for FamCamp RV park The 412th Force Support Squadron and 412th Civil Engineer Group officially began work to expand the FamCamp following a groundbreaking ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 6.