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  • KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Positioned in the Sandia National Laboratories' hypervelocity launcher, the micro-meteoroid impact experiment apparatus awaits a shot from the light gas gun during the initial trials conducted in May 2004.

    Perseverance pays off for micro-meteoroid experiment

    Reproducing on the ground comet-origin particles traveling between 44,739 to 134,216 miles per hour striking a satellite and creating resultant radio wave emissions, which could hinder communication to the warfighter and cause damage to the structure. This proved to be a daunting challenge for scientists serving with the Air Force Research

  • OSR studies information forensics, process integration

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research here completed its first Information Forensics and Process Integration Program Review recently at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. The review kicked off new basic research funding in the two new areas of interest concentrating on topics such as incomplete information, active querying, and cognitive
  • ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — Barbara Lee Monday, wife of sports announcer and former major leaguer Rick Monday, and her brother James Casciari came to Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) to commemorate the famous incident where Mr. Monday stopped a Vietnam War protestor from burning the American Flag at a Dodgers/Cubs game in 1976. The original flag recovered by Mr. Monday was draped in front of the Administrative & Engineering Building flagpole, while another flag flown in Iraq was raised. (Air Force photo)

    Patriotic ceremony occurs at Arnold AFB

    Representatives of the Patriot Guard Riders, including James Casciari and his sister, Barbara Lee Monday, visited Arnold Air Force Base to showcase a special U.S. flag. They also joined forces with center personnel in a unique flag-raising ceremony in front of the Administrative & Engineering Building June 20. The Patriot Guard Riders' contingent

  • AFRL directorates showcase warfighter support

    Representatives from the Air Force Research Laboratory headquarters and its technology directorates presented some of their research programs to the attendees of the 2006 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center June 20-22. Members of the Human Effectiveness, Directed Energy, Propulsion, Sensors and Munitions directorates

  • Med center student to compete in Ironman

    Whether in the classroom or on the asphalt, Lisa Kieck pushes herself to the limits in all aspects of her life. One example of her dedication is when she competes in Ironman competitions. “The first ironman I did was an experience I will never forget,” said Kieck. “I’ll never forget the feeling I had crossing the finish line with all my friends and
  • EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Capt. Chris Jenkins, Pilot Vehicle Interface lead for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Integrated Test Force, tries on the commercially available helmet-mounted display his team adapted for use with the JSF simulator. The team used the helmet for risk-reduction studies, which were completed June 20. (Air Force photo by Christopher Ball)

    Testers ‘set sights’ on Joint Strike Fighter

    What if a pilot could turn in any direction, but still have access to the information displayed on the heads-up display at the front of the cockpit? That’s the question members of the 412th Test Wing answered when they completed a project June 20 to help evaluate a helmet-mounted display system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “The F-35 helmet is
  • EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.— The last Block 10 production Global Hawk soars over the Mojave Desert on its way to Edwards Air Force Base for acceptance and operational check flights by the 452nd Flight Test Squadron before delivery to Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (Air Force photo by Jim Shryne)

    Last Block 10 Global Hawk arrives for check flights

    An RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle, the last Block 10 production aircraft, arrived here June 15 for a thorough checkup before delivery to the warfighter. The aircraft will undergo a series of acceptance and operational check flights by the 452nd Flight Test Squadron before flying to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to take its place as a
  • HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass.— Left, from left, Senior Master Sgt. Scott Livingston, Electronic Systems Center Safety Office superintendent; Tech. Sgt. Michael Weakley, 66th Medical Operations Squadron; and John Sharpe, 66th Mission Support Group Logistics Readiness Division; check the vehicle maintenance facility during the recent Environmental Safety Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program. (Air Force photo by Mark Wyatt)

    Team assesses Hanscom's environmental compliance

    Over the past week, a small group of individuals could be seen roaming the base, appearing to be searching for something. This group did not limit themselves to just Hanscom, they also traveled to various geographically separated units as well. This group of volunteer military members and civilians, some with either environmental, safety or
  • EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Actor Corey Hardrict, from the movie "Crazy/Beautiful," does a layup during the National Basketball Association Entertainment League game here June 17. Mr. Hardrict represented the 95th Air Base Wing Strikers team. Striker team defeated the 412th Test Wing Fighter team, 88-77. (Air Force photo by Airman Stacy Garcia)

    Celebrities give ‘slam-dunk’ performance

    The 95th Air Base Wing Striker team defeated the 412th Test Wing Fighter team, 88-77, in a National Basketball Association Entertainment League game June 17. Col. H. Brent Baker Sr., 95th ABW commander, along with Terry Crew, Drew Lachey, Joel McHale, Bobby Ender, Jon Huertas, Corey Hardrict and Tech. Sgt. Darryll Mason, 95th Medical Support

  • Lean tools hammer waste, improve processes

    Many people within Air Force Materiel Command associate toolboxes with maintenance-oriented jobs. However, with the renewed emphasis on continuous improvement, more people are turning to their “Lean” toolbox. This toolbox contains various Lean improvement tools that are part of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. AFSO21, as it is more
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