Dec. 17, 2024 AFRL hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony at new FORTRESS facility The Air Force Research Laboratory recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Radiation Tolerance Research on Electronics for Space and Strategic Systems, or FORTRESS, building. FORTRESS, a Space Vehicles Directorate facility, will primarily be used to develop technical solutions for
Dec. 16, 2024 AIAA class of 2025 fellows includes four AFRL engineers The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, or AIAA, announced their selections for their class of 2025 Associate Fellows. The 2025 list of honorees includes four engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Aerospace Systems Directorate.
Dec. 16, 2024 Aeromedical Branch makes ‘Safe to Fly’ recommendation for SPYDR device SPYDR, by Spotlight Labs, are small earcups with an integrated blood oxygen and heart rate sensor, which rest on an artery underneath the ear, to allow for real time monitoring/alerting of impending physiological events.
Dec. 11, 2024 DAF rolling out complimentary ‘grab and go’ breakfast to lodging guests Following a successful beta test earlier this year, the Air Force Services Center is now ready to offer a complimentary breakfast to guests at lodging operations across the Department of the Air Force.
Dec. 11, 2024 Tinker Installation Commander honored as Oklahoma Women Aerospace & Aeronautics 2024 Woman of the Year Tinker Air Force Base Installation and 72nd Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Abby Ruscetta, was honored as the 2024 Aerospace and Aviation Woman of the Year.
Dec. 9, 2024 AFSFC activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework.
Dec. 9, 2024 Holiday food safety tips Food is an important part of many celebrations. But, don’t let food-related illness ruin your holiday.
Dec. 6, 2024 AFMC announces appointment of Integrated Development Office director Air Force Materiel Command officials announced on Dec. 2 the appointment of Amanda Gentry as the director of the command’s new Integrated Development Office.
Dec. 4, 2024 Former base commander to face trial The relieved former installation commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been charged and will face a General Court-Martial.
Dec. 4, 2024 Native American Cross-cultural mentoring event focuses on embracing traditional values of patriotism, service As part of the ongoing effort to promote a variety of perspectives and experiences through the mentoring process, the Air Force Materiel Command hosted a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Mentoring Panel Nov. 19.