Sept. 11, 2024 AFIMSC partnership accelerates technology for I&MS capabilities The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge to capitalize on industry expertise to rapidly address urgent Air Force needs.
Sept. 10, 2024 National Robot Rodeo ropes in emerging EOD technologies Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest EOD technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition Aug. 26-30.
Sept. 10, 2024 AFWERX tests DINSTAAR composite ramps at Robins An AFWERX Refinery logistician at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has found a project that could save the DoD money and could be used by Air Force cargo aircraft around the world.As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX brings
Sept. 9, 2024 Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness Air Force Materiel Command will consolidate and establish new centers to rapidly develop, procure, field and sustain a pipeline of competitive capabilities to deliver decisive advantages to the force.
Sept. 9, 2024 REVIL, enabling the next generation of reentry vehicle research The Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research and technology here.
Sept. 9, 2024 Air Force Test Pilot School Begins Transformation for Great Power Competition Highlighting the need to adapt to an era of Great Power Competition, Test Pilot School has introduced a new strategic plan to modernize its curriculum, enhance staff development, and expand research capabilities.
Sept. 6, 2024 Hispanic Heritage mentoring panel set for Sept. 23 The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual mentoring panel in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 23 at noon ET on Microsoft Teams.
Sept. 6, 2024 FLASHBACK: J-33/I-40 Turbo Supercharger Jet Engine During an early 1941 visit to England, then-Maj. Gen. Harold H. Arnold, acting deputy chief of staff for the Army Air Corps, became interested in the jet propulsion engine under development by the British.
Sept. 5, 2024 F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle Extended testing helps refine procedures for managing long-duration operations.
Sept. 4, 2024 USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC Commander, joined Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation on a visit to Malmstrom AFB to better understand current missions and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing nuclear