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  • Robotic Technology Development a "Fuel-Filling" Endeavor

    Air Force Research Laboratory materials experts are exploiting robotics technology to create a capability that will significantly improve the safety of personnel engaged in aircraft ground refueling activities. While ground refueling equipment has improved over time, the operation itself remains

  • Robot-Assisted Convoys a Rolling Reality

    A novel robotic package developed for use aboard military convoy vehicles enables greatly improved vigilance and safety for mobile personnel. Developed by Air Force Research Laboratory, the University of Florida, and Autonomous Solutions, Inc., the technology allows designated personnel within the

  • AFOSR-Sponsored Researcher Develops New Type of Magnetron

    Researchers funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) at the University of Michigan invented a new type of magnetron that could improve radar resolution.  A magnetron is a type of vacuum tube used as the frequency source in microwave ovens, radar systems and other high-power

  • 711 HPW DIMO Unit Trains First Responders in the Caribbean

    The Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO), a unit of the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, continued its commitment to high-quality international medical training by participating in Operation SOUTHERN PARTNER with the 12th Air

  • Air Force unveils new PT running shorts at USAF Marathon

    Air Force officials here will unveil new lightweight running shorts this month in time for the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 here. The new shorts -- available at the AAFES Wright-Patterson Military Clothing Sales Store, or MCSS -- feature a durable, quick-drying nylon shell with polyester brief for

  • School Liaison Officer position established at Wright-Patterson AFB

    Addressing the needs of military school-aged children is top priority for Andrea Attaway-Young, who was recently selected as School Liaison Officer, a newly-created position at Wright Patterson AFB. Her office, located at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg 2 Room 239, provides great outreach

  • AFMC leaders continue to focus on nuclear sustainment

    Sustaining the Air Force nuclear arsenal was emphasized by Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, as he led his center and wing commanders along with AFMC headquarters senior staff through two days of in-depth discussions during AFMC's semi-annual senior leaders conference

  • AFOSR Funds Super-Fast, Secure Computing

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research(AFOSR)-supported physicists at the University of Michigan are developing innovative components for quantum, or super-fast, computers that will improve security for data storage and transmission on Air Force systems. According to Professor Duncan Steel, lead

  • Save the date for WPAFB Retiree Appreciation Day

    Military retirees in southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and eastern Indiana may want to highlight Friday, Nov. 13 on their calendars. That's the date of the next Retiree Appreciation Day at the Hope Hotel here. The annual event features guest speakers, free medical screening, refreshments,