Dec. 4, 2019 AFRL physicist wins top science award KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Dr. Robert Johnson has won the most prestigious science and technology award in the U.S. Air Force – the Harold Brown Award. The award is given annually to a scientist or engineer who uses scientific research to solve a problem
Dec. 4, 2019 Air Force dog 'Robson' featured as part of Canine Warriors exhibit at National Museum USAF The newest wooden dog sculpture in a travelling exhibition that is currently on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force features the story of an Air Force German Shepherd named “Robson,” who served for six years as a Patrol and Explosive Detection Dog.The exhibit, which is titled
Dec. 4, 2019 Gaining access: Entry door simulator provides improved rescue training Thanks to the availability of Air Force innovation funds, the Robins Fire Department has a forcible entry door simulator, a mock-up that mimics various types of doors encountered in day-to-day firefighting, at its fire department training grounds.
Dec. 3, 2019 AFRL technology set for launch to International Space Station A satellite developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory to measure low frequency waves in the magnetosphere will launch Dec. 5 to the International Space Station.The AFRL satellite being launched from Cape Canaveral is called the Very Low Frequency Propagation Mapper or VPM. Its mission is to
Dec. 2, 2019 Half-century of AEDC support for F100 engine approaches When the F100 engine was tested at Arnold Engineering Development Complex near the end of the 1960s, it marked the beginning of what would become a longstanding relationship.Throughout the subsequent 50 years, variants of the F100, the propulsion unit used to power the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting
Dec. 2, 2019 Air Force Housing Helpline Connects Residents to the Support They Seek Since its launch in May 2019, Air Force Housing Helpline has been helping residents resolve concerns with Air Force privatized and government housing. AFCEC's Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established 1-800-482-6431 as 24-hour helpline to
Dec. 2, 2019 New Spark Cell aims to inspire innovation In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that
Dec. 2, 2019 AEDC hopes to spark innovation with new program In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that
Nov. 27, 2019 AFMC announces nominees for the 2019 Air Force Weather Annual Awards WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – .The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following AFMC nominees for the 2019 Air Force Weather Annual Awards:Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Lyn Mangold, 96th Weather Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.Noncommissioned Officer of the
Nov. 27, 2019 AFMC announces winners of FY19 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – .The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following AFMC nominees for the Fiscal Year 19 Air Force Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence:Brig. Gen. Harry J. Dalton Jr. Award, Air Force Public Affairs Director's Excellence Award: