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Sept. 17, 2015
Air Force generals are true brothers in arms

For about 45 days, the Air Force has two Brig. Gen. Holts in service to the nation.In a ceremony Sept. 14 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt, deputy, U.S. Military Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, assisted with the pin-on ceremony of his
Sept. 17, 2015
Three AFRL Scientists and Engineers to be Recognized at the 27th Annual HENAAC STEM Career Conference

For nearly three decades now, Great Minds in STEM, a non-profit organization focusing on STEM educational awareness programs, has identified and showcased the achievements of the nation's most talented scientists and engineers within the Hispanic community. This year's honorees include three AFRL
Sept. 17, 2015
Tech Warrior participants arrive untested on the battlefield; leave as technological warriors

There is an old saying that "If you want to understand why someone thinks or acts the way they do, try walking a mile in their shoes." The Air Force Research Laboratory's Tech Warrior 2015 exercise held Sept. 9-17 at Wright State University's National Center for Medical Readiness (NCMR) in
Sept. 16, 2015
AFRL providing cost-effective inspection solutions for turbine engine aircraft

Aircraft engine inspections are an essential part of maintaining a healthy and reliable fleet. However, the inspection process is often labor-intensive and challenging, and parts are often replaced before their serviceable life is over. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and
Sept. 16, 2015
AFRL Researchers Recognized for Exceptional STEM Contributions

Five Air Force Research Laboratory researchers are being honored for their efforts in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Air Force STEM Awards recognize Scientists and Engineers who make noteworthy contributions to technology and engineering, solving
Sept. 10, 2015
AFRL hosts Tech Warrior 2015 exercise; new technologies being tested

The Air Force Research Laboratory is hosting a home station deployment exercise dubbed Tech Warrior 2015 from Sept. 8-17 at the National Center for Medical Readiness (NCMR) in Fairborn, Ohio. Exercise activities will be limited to the NCMR campus, known as Calamityville, and several training areas
Sept. 3, 2015
Ricky Peters bids farewell to AFRL

Mr. Ricky L. Peters, executive director of the Air Force Research Laboratory, retired September 3, drawing to a close 35 years of distinguished service to the United States Air Force. Peters is a native of New Lebanon, Ohio, and in 1980, he began his Air Force career close to home in the Flight
Sept. 2, 2015
The buzz is about saving the Wright Bee flyers

For quite some time, there has been a decline in pollinators such as bees, birds, and other insects. This drop has caused some very real problems in the success of our agriculture and ecosystem. To help encourage the return of these important pollinators, President Obama issued a mandate to improve
Sept. 2, 2015
AFRL Aids Effort to Stand up New Capabilities in Photonics Research

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently helped give photonics manufacturing research a boost by aiding the establishment of the Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (IP-MII).Photonics, the science of generating and controlling light to perform specific functions, is a
Sept. 2, 2015
Orthopedic/Neurosurgery and Physical Therapy clinics treat bones, brains and more

During a basketball game, an Airman jumps to block a shot, swats the ball into the bleachers, but comes down on the shooter's foot and twists her ankle. Within a few minutes, her ankle is eggplant purple.While lifting weights at Dodge Gym, an Airman increases his weight for the bench press, pushes