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. 12, 2023 Mental health, resilience Spouse and Family Forum set for Nov. 9 The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. ET, open to military and civilian family members across the enterprise.
Oct. 4, 2023 Edwards AFB builds international partnerships, one jump at a time In an aerial display of international cooperation, a team of test parachutists from the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards AFB recently participated in the Resolute Sentinel 2023 exercise alongside the Peruvian Armed Forces. This joint training exercise, held in the scenic landscapes of
Sept. 28, 2023 Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean
Sept. 25, 2023 Air Force to field new body armor carrier systems for aircrew U.S. Air Force aircrew operating across 20 different rotor, tilt-wing, and fixed-wing aircraft – including but not limited to CV-22s, HH-60s, C-130s, and C-17s – will receive new body armor carrier systems as part of an effort to update and replace older models.
Sept. 21, 2023 Organizational designation change reflects fierce focus on warfighter for AFRL unit The Air Force Research Laboratory's, or AFRL's, Airman Systems Directorate recently changed its organizational title to the Human Effectiveness Directorate to better reflect the scale of AFRL's reach across the Department of Defense and its mission partners, as well as the scope of its mission. The
Sept. 18, 2023 AFMC Airmen secure slots in intermediate, senior developmental education Air Force Materiel Command Airmen excelled in this year’s Intermediate and Senior Developmental Education application cycle, securing more than 100 slots in competitive officer development programs.
Sept. 18, 2023 AFMC Civilians secure Academic Year 24 development opportunities Air Force Materiel Command civilians exceled this year’s Civilian Development program selection cycle, with 598 individuals selected for education and growth opportunities in Academic Year 24.
Sept. 14, 2023 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13.
Sept. 11, 2023 Richardson highlights AFMC’s integral role in next-gen bomber program during AFA keynote Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command Commander, emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address, Sept. 11.