Feb. 13, 2020 Air Force Research Lab’s famed YF-16 transfers to aviation museum ROME, N.Y. – After using the airframe in various tests during the past 40 years, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate transferred its famed YF-16 from the Antenna Measurement Research Facility in Newport, N.Y. to the Fort Worth Aviation Museum in Texas.Ultimately, this
Feb. 13, 2020 Musculoskeletal injury top threat to Airmen readiness, lethality: Interventions support fitness improvement plan Mission readiness is key to the execution of the National Defense strategy, and the Air Force Materiel Command is operating on the front lines ensuring Airmen are fit to fight.The Department of Defense defines readiness as the ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned
Feb. 13, 2020 AFRL senior scientist elected to National Academy WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory engineering expert was recently elected a member to the National Academy of Engineering. Appointment to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions bestowed upon an engineer.Dr. Richard Vaia was selected for his
Feb. 12, 2020 New acquisition course builds value in first year WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) has moved to the next phase of its development after the first cohort of acquisition officers finished their research and laid the groundwork for the development of AQIC.Sponsored by Air Force Materiel Command, AQIC was
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force Marathon prices increase March 2 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – Are you planning on participating in the Air Force Marathon this September? Save a little money, and register before the price increases on March 2.“This is the time of year when runners are making decisions to participate in fall races and begin their training.” said Brandon
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force engineer recognized by Society of Manufacturing Engineers WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — An Air Force Research Laboratory engineer was one of 20 women who received special recognition from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) for making their mark in aerospace and defense smart manufacturing. Dr. Jennifer Fielding, Section Chief, Composite
Feb. 12, 2020 Comm squadron updates to modernize Team Eglin Slow and outdated computer communications will be a thing of the past.
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. 12, 2020 Air Force announces Air Force Art Contest winners The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8.