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Aug. 9, 2017
Agencies collaborate at KC-135 System Supportability Review

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Decades of world-class Tinker Air Force Base support for the KC-135 have relied on synergy of many Air Force and Department of Defense agencies and organizations. At this year’s C/KC-135 Legacy Tanker Division’s System Supportability Review event, agencies identified
Aug. 9, 2017
711th Human Performance Wing significant part of Research Lab's heritage

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Research Laboratory has a rich and complex heritage, celebrating 100 years of U.S. Air Force science and technology this year. At less than 10 years old, the Lab’s 711th Human Performance Wing is young -- but its mission is anything but.Today’s
Aug. 9, 2017
Linking form with function: AFRL’s flex team drives future tech capabilities for the warfighter

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Led by Dr. Benji Maruyama and comprised of a cadre of energetic, innovative, high-performing scientists and engineers, the members of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Flexible Materials and Processing Team take comprehension of soft matter to a new
Aug. 8, 2017
AFRL senior scientist to receive prestigious materials science and engineering achievement award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A senior scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate will receive the prestigious 2018 ASM International Albert Sauver Achievement Award in fall, 2018.Dr. Sheldon “Lee” Semiatin, the Air Force Senior Scientist for
Aug. 4, 2017
Run for the Fallen registration continues, volunteers still needed

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson community runners and walkers can now register to remember those who perished in the 9/11 attacks with the fourth annual Run for the Fallen scheduled for September 11, 2017.The Run for the Fallen program is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. on the
Aug. 4, 2017
AFRL kicks off Commander’s Challenge 2017

DAYTON, Ohio – The 2017 Air Force Research Laboratory Commander’s Challenge kicked off with teams and leaders from around Air Force Materiel Command coming together for a three-day conference at the Wright-Brothers Institute Tec^Edge Innovation and Collaboration Center here August 2, 2017. AFRL
Aug. 3, 2017
AFRL Advanced Power Technology Office seeks innovative energy solutions for warfighter mission

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Research Laboratory Advanced Power Technology Office is seeking innovative alternative energy and energy-efficient technology solutions with the recent release of its latest broad agency announcement, published July 19 on the Federal Business
Aug. 3, 2017
Pet Therapy provides comfort for both patients and staff

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group in partnership with the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association, offers pet therapy for their patients and staff members to help reduce stress, ease anxieties and reduce loneliness. “From the fearful child getting bloodwork drawn, to a
July 28, 2017
Naval Medical Research Unit – Dayton, 711th Human Performance Wing partner to combat physiological episodes during flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Naval Medical Research Unit – Dayton and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing have joined forces to respond to a number of instances where military pilots have experienced physiologic episodes such as “hypoxia-like” symptoms
July 28, 2017
AFRL Advanced Power Technology Office seeks innovative energy solutions for warfighter mission

WRIGHT-PATTERS AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Research Laboratory Advanced Power Technology Office is seeking innovative alternative energy and energy-efficient technology solutions with the recent release of its latest broad agency announcement, published July 19 on the Federal Business