Nov. 8, 2023 Wright-Patt man completes hike of Appalachian Trail This past summer, the Air Force retiree and longtime 88th Civil Engineer Squadron member made a final push through the arduous “100-mile wilderness” to wrap up his nearly 2,200-mile hike from Amicalola Falls and Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the stony heights of Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak.
Oct. 31, 2023 AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate receives two SMART SEED Grants for optics research Two Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, scientists in the Directed Energy Directorate received research funding through the Department of Defense’s, or DOD, Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation, or SMART, Scholar SEED Grant. Dr. Joseph Cox is a 2023 recipient while Dr. Joel
Oct. 23, 2023 Air Force Marathon depends on volunteers to deliver services Thousands of volunteers take their time to support the Air Force Marathon every year.
Oct. 20, 2023 Civilian Air Force warrior shares her story of overcoming breast cancer Hall's story is not just one of surviving breast cancer but thriving in the face of adversity. Her strength and determination inspire us all to live each day with courage, grace, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world, no matter what obstacles may come our way.
Oct. 18, 2023 Motorcycle Deaths are on the Rise, but why? Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a “knock it off” for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding.
Oct. 17, 2023 AI research robots key to ‘democratizing and revolutionizing science’, world-class AFRL researcher says Internationally acclaimed Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, researcher Dr. Benji Maruyama and his team are seeking industry and academic partners to help them transition open-source autonomous experimentation software, known as Educational ARES OS, to public school classrooms across the nation
Oct. 17, 2023 Hill analyst making mark on Armed Forces women's soccer Maj. Erin Issler is a remarkable figure in the world of women's soccer, currently making her mark and gaining recognition as the coach for the Armed Forces women's soccer team. Her journey from goalkeeping at the United States Air Force Academy to a leadership role in a challenging soccer
Oct. 16, 2023 First Space Force Guardian receives Arctic Service Medal Capt. Henry Cho made history as the first U.S. Space Force Guardian to receive the Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal by spending 21 freezing cold days in the Arctic aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20).
Oct. 12, 2023 AFRL workforce's talent, innovation and passion will be on display at 2023 AFRL Inspire event The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, will host its recurring AFRL Inspire event at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall, Oct. 26, 2023. Virtual attendees can view the three-and-a-half-hour special event via livestream on AFRL’s YouTube channel beginning at noon EDT here, while
Oct. 9, 2023 Sustainment Center mourns loss of former commander The Air Force Sustainment Center family is mourning the loss of retired Lt. Gen. Donald E. “Gene” Kirkland, who died Oct. 5 in Oklahoma City.Kirkland was the third commander of AFSC, which is headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. He served in the role from 2018 until his retirement from the