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March 4, 2014
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recognizes annual awards winners

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recognized its top performers during the 61st Annual RX awards ceremony at the Hope Hotel on Jan. 24.The award recipients are as follows:Engineering Expertise Award F135 Blade Investigation Team of John Brausch, Dr. Jeffrey
March 4, 2014
Biosensors for detecting human performance: continuous warfighter monitoring for operational improvement

Even with rapid technological advancements in the modern warfighting environment, Airmen remain the most important asset to the Air Force. Human performance augmentation (HPA) is an emerging concept based on the ability to sense and assess human health status in real-time using wearable biosensors,
Feb. 28, 2014
Air Force Marathon announces featured aircraft

Officials have named the F-35A 'Lightning II' as the 2014 featured aircraft for the Air Force Marathon. The multi-role fighters are produced by Lockheed Martin and will be featured in the Air Force Marathon logo, medals and shirts. "We're very excited about this year's plane," said Rob Aguiar, race
Feb. 26, 2014
Air Force research project demonstrates mission capability during Hawaii power outage

An Air Force Research Laboratory project demonstrated its mission capability during a power outage at Joint Air and Naval Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii, Dec. 5.A containerized hydrogen fuel cell back-up power solution commissioned by Hydrogenics Corporation, proved successful when it
Feb. 24, 2014
Associateship opportunity leads To understanding of composite materials, properties

Although National Research Council (NRC) Associate Dr. Brent Volk imagined pursuing a career in academia following receipt of his PhD from Texas A&M in 2010, a chance meeting with an Air Force scientist turned into an opportunity Dr. Volk never before considered."I met Dr. Jeffery Baur at a
Feb. 21, 2014
Come partner with us

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and community leaders met in neighboring Fairborn Feb. 20 to initiate a major new effort focused on developing and expanding partnerships."We're looking for shared value and for common ground," said Col. Cassie Barlow, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, during a
Feb. 14, 2014
Wright-Patterson to host partnership event Feb. 20

Base officials are inviting interested community leaders to participate in a kick-off for a major new partnership effort. The Wright-Patterson Community Partnership Day will take place Feb. 20 at Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, Ohio.This initial meeting is part of a process to
Feb. 14, 2014
Researcher honored with Presidential Early Career award

A civilian assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate recently was named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of
Feb. 14, 2014
Air Force Marathon 10K Sells Out in Record Time

The Air Force Marathon 10K sold out in record time, nearly 7 weeks earlier than in 2013. "It's amazing," said Rob Aguiar, race director. "The races are all selling at an accelerated rate this year, and the 10K registration rates have been phenomenal. Mr. Aguiar said the event is 65 percent full and
Feb. 12, 2014
Relationship study seeks to strengthen Airmen and their families

"Up-Armor your relationship!" the brochure reads. It is language military members understand, usually in conjunction with combat readiness. This time, it's about marriage.Because marriage and significant other relationship well-being is such an integral part of a healthy person, Wright-Patterson Air