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Feb. 1, 2017
Aerospace Systems Directorate Uses Educational Partnerships to Further STEM Program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate’s (AFRL/RQ) is using Educational Partnership Agreements as important tools in the Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program. The program, referred to as APOP, is a directorate science, technology,
Feb. 1, 2017
AFRL agreement with Advanced Optical Technologies, Inc. supports tech transfer

The AFRL Directed Energy Directorate in New Mexico recently signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Advanced Optical Technologies, Inc. that allows AOT the use of advanced Air Force instrumentation at AOT's new facility in the Sandia Science & Technology Park. The
Feb. 1, 2017
AF responds to hiring freeze

The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Jan. 31, 2017
New site will boost the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ability to drive innovation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A new downtown Dayton collaboration site is expected to bolster the two-way flow of innovation for the Air Force.On January 30, Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) signed a lease for approximately 8,000 square feet inside 444 E. Second Street in downtown Dayton.
Jan. 31, 2017
AFRL Directorate highlights workplace safety with themed event

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In a galaxy not so far away, safety was the word of the day.The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate highlighted safety as a top priority on January 26, 2017, taking time out to observe the organization’s annual Safety Down Day. Star Wars was this
Jan. 27, 2017
Air Force buys next lot of Pegasus tankers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- The Air Force has awarded a $2.1 billion contract to Boeing for the third Low Rate Initial Production lot of KC-46A Pegasus tankers. This award includes 15 aircraft and associated spare parts. The first two production lots for 7 and 12 aircraft respectively were awarded
Jan. 27, 2017
LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30

The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards. 1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in
Jan. 26, 2017
Hanscom highlights opportunities during Business Industry Day

LOWELL, Mass. – Personnel from Hanscom Air Force Base, including the three program executive officers, presented information on the various portfolios and upcoming contracting opportunities during the Air Force/Army Business Industry Day at the University of Mass. Lowell Jan. 24.Sponsored by the
Jan. 25, 2017
New year, new Sentry – DRAGON

The first E-3 Sentry aircraft with the glass flight deck modification known as DRAGON (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation) arrived at Tinker Jan. 9.
Jan. 25, 2017
Air Force small business partners garner prestigious SBA award

The U.S. Small Business Administration has honored two companies that are growing with support from the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program. Colorado-based MMA Design LLC and California-based Composite Support & Solutions Inc. each