445 AMXS augments Ramstein AB maintainers

Europe's only fully maintenance capable base benefited from an influx of experience as 20 maintainers from the 445th traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to serve annual tour time July 7-21. During their two-week stay, 445th maintainers launched, recovered, and repaired C-17s and offered

Air Force research identifies energy assessment methodology for flightline ground equipment

Achieving the Air Force energy vision of "making energy a consideration in all we do" involves a clear understanding of how energy impacts the Air Force's critical capabilities. In support of these efforts, the Air Force addresses research and evaluation needs through AFRL's Advanced Power

Air Force research creates alternative energy source for ground vehicles and equipment

The Air Force relies heavily on fossil fuels to meet energy needs for its ground vehicles and equipment. Transport of the fuel to forward operating bases is costly and poses a safety risk to those involved. Additionally, methods to reduce waste and create energy onsite need to be explored. The Air

AFRL transitions technologies to enable space-based missile warning systems

Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles and Materials and Manufacturing Directorates successfully transitioned technologies and "technology toolkits" that enable reproducible manufacturing of high performance, large format focal plane arrays (FPAs) for

AFRL program improves manufacturing process for Air Force communication system components

future air superiority in anti-access area denial (A2AD) environments requires improved network connectivity supporting manned and unmanned teaming as shown in Figure 1. In response, engineers from AFRL's Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies Division (ManTech) completed an advanced

AFRL provides environmentally-preferred alternatives for removing radome coatings

Radomes, tail cones, and other fiberglass or composite components on E-3, KC-135, and B-52 aircraft are coated with polyurethane rain erosion resistant coatings to protect them from the effects of rain erosion in flight. Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) production workers must remove the

Retired AFRL Sensors Director reflects on distinguished career

Full circle, these are the words that Dr. Michael Deis uses to describe his long and successful career with the U.S. Air Force. Following four years active-duty Air Force and nine years in industry, Deis began his professional career with an electronics engineer in the Flight Dynamics Lab at

Air Force to participate in Albuquerque's Briefing with Industry 2014

The Air Force Research Laboratory is gearing up to take part in Albuquerque's Briefing for Industry 2014.  The event takes place Aug. 18-20. Air Force officials said participation at the BFI represents an excellent venue for businesses to meet and discuss current opportunities and learn about

Air Force Marathon seeks more volunteers

The Air Force Marathon is still in need of volunteers to assist with the upcoming race. According to Jeanette Monaghan, volunteer coordinator, the desired number of volunteers is 2,300."Volunteers are vital to the success of the marathon," Monaghan said. "They do everything from handing out bibs and

AFRL teaming with UDRI on algae research