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Oct. 21, 2016
Disrupting the research process: changing materials science with robotics, AI and autonomy

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --ARES may not look like Johnny Five, the famous robot from the 1986 movie scene, but this robot’s ability to integrate robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science is altering materials research in a big way at Air Force Research Laboratory.The AFRL
Oct. 20, 2016
Psychological Health Advocacy Program provides assistance to reservists in need

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – When dealing with life stressors, reservists and their families may not know where to turn to for help and that is when the Air Force Reserve Command Psychological Health Advocacy Program can step in and guide them in the right direction. Born from the Yellow
Oct. 20, 2016
Halloween safety tips so it's just a Boo, not a Boo-Hoo

Keep kids safe this Halloween.
Oct. 19, 2016
New laser-guided rocket capability tested

Team Eglin answered the warfighter’s call to rapidly test, integrate and deploy a high precision, low collateral weapon for immediate use in theater – in just six months.
Oct. 19, 2016
"Finding the intersections" to strengthen training, support Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After Airmen complete Air Force Basic Military Training and then job-specific technical school training, they are given an assignment. Depending on necessary security clearances, there could be a delay before they are able to begin their new positions. This
Oct. 18, 2016
Master’s and doctoral students at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics have many unique opportunities

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Air Force Institute of Technology offers both master’s and doctoral programs in the fields of aeronautical engineering, astronautical engineering, material sciences, and space systems, as well as
Oct. 17, 2016
October is Children's Health Month

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Children’s Health Month and now is the perfect time to ensure your child has a wellness visit with their pediatrician. The pediatric clinic at the 88th Medical Group recommends scheduling wellness visits annually and more frequently for children
Oct. 17, 2016
Wing Cybersecurity Office urges users to ‘Think before you click’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- For the 20-person team assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing Cybersecurity office, cybersecurity is much more than a monthly awareness campaign. It’s a persistent effort in ensuring the 27,000-plus people who work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base can
Oct. 17, 2016
Hanscom looks to leverage industry to improve air picture

A program office here is working to improve and upgrade a system that provides comprehensive air surveillance and defense with a recent request for information and industry days.
Oct. 14, 2016
Flexing in the line of fire: lightweight, flexible body armor for the force of the future

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- In the line of fire, protective body armor plays a critical role in survival. Hard-plated, rigid and heavy—today’s National Institute of Justice Type IV body armor—the kind that protects warfighters against armor piercing bullets-- defends the wearer, but