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June 11, 2010
ASC team wins environmental award

Aeronautical Systems Center's 77th Acquisition Environmental and Occupational Health Risk Management Branch team was announced a winner of the Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Award on June 2. The Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Award commends those who employ conservation and
June 10, 2010
At a Glance: AFMC Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010

With just two weeks remaining until Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010, here's a quick snapshot of what to know and where to go before taking to the roads to enjoy this spectacular family event. This year's theme of 'Reflections on 60 Years' commemorates and honors veterans from
June 10, 2010
Tactical Satellite-3 completes groundbreaking experimental mission

Tactical Satellite-3 will transition from an experimental demonstration to an operational asset when spacecraft control authority officially transfers on Saturday, June 12 from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate here to Air Force Space Command at Peterson AFB, Colo.
June 4, 2010
B-24 pilot to get Distinguished Flying Cross at Tattoo

As a member of the 491st Bombardment Group, Ralph Hoehn piloted B-24 Liberators for 35 missions over Europe in World War II. For that, he will be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross at the 2010 Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo on June 25.A Delphos, Ohio resident, Mr. Hoehn
June 3, 2010
New scramjet has promising future

The Air Force Research Laboratory's X-51A Waverider, a hypersonic flight test demonstrator, broke aviation records during its initial launch last week.The Waverider flew for over 200 seconds and reached a speed of approximately Mach 5 - nearly 4,000 miles per hour -- on May 26 during a flight from
June 3, 2010
Freedom's Call Tattoo 2011 offers attendees multiple Air Force technologies all under one tent

Unmanned aerial systems and human patient simulators are but a few of the technologies to be featured in the interactive setting of this year's Technology Exposition Tent at the Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo 2011 on June 24. "This year's Tattoo Exposition Tent is a must-see for
June 2, 2010
AFOSR Initiates Russian and U.S. Scientists' Collaboration in Plasma Aerodynamics

Scientists from the U.S. and Russia, engaged in a unique collaboration organized by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, are conducting research in high-speed wind tunnel facilities to make discoveries in plasma-assisted combustion and plasma-based flow control."The success of our effort is
June 1, 2010
Researchers Pursue Plasmonics and Photonics Technology for Optical Improvements

Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded Professors Mark L. Brongersma of Stanford University and Stefan A. Maier of Imperial College London are investigating new applications for terahertz sensors.Based on their research, these sensors could be used for improving optical sources, detectors
June 1, 2010
Human Performance Wing complex ahead of schedule

Construction of the new 711th Human Performance Wing complex is progressing so well it now appears likely to be complete months earlier than initially projected.The joint venture team of Archer Western Contractors of Chicago and Butt Construction of Dayton expect to complete construction of the
June 1, 2010
How the Air Force Uniform Board Works

Throughout the years, Air Force uniforms have evolved to meet modern day operational requirements, but few Airmen know the process involved or who is responsible for these changes.The biggest misconceptions seem to center around the uniform board. Contrary to what some believe, the board is not the