• Encouragement leads student to rewarding STEM career

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OhioSeana McNeal didn't even know what engineers did until Mrs. Porter, a forward- thinking 7th grade science teacher, introduced her to Wright State University's STEM-related program, Wright STEPP, which encourages young students to explore STEM fields. Mrs.

  • AFRL Researchers Honored at Women of Color STEM Awards

    Two Air Force Research Laboratory researchers were honored during the 16th annual Women of Color, STEM Technology Conference, Nov. 3-5 in Dallas, Texas. The conference honors exceptional minority women who have paved their way in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. One of

  • Wright-Patterson AFB to conduct quarterly exercise

    Base officials will conduct quarterly exercises here April 30 - May 4. Several independent scenarios are planned ranging from simulated terrorist attacks to a natural disaster with mass casualties. Many base operations will continue as scheduled with minimal disruptions, however personnel should

  • Eddie Money to rock out AFMC Freedom’s Call Tattoo

    Singer-songwriter and double-platinum recording artist Eddie Money will take the stage here June 29 for the eighth annual AFMC Freedom's Call Tattoo. Tattoo is one of Ohio's largest summer celebrations. The free show highlights Air Force people and capabilities and is designed to show appreciation

  • Air Force Marathon seeks Lead Volunteer Coordinators for logistics

    If you're highly motivated, flexible, and have a desire to help out, the Air Force Marathon would like to talk to you.The Marathon office is looking for three lead volunteer coordinators for crucial race day logistics positions. These lead volunteers will work in a supervisory capacity, overseeing

  • AFRL engineer serves international effort in Liberia

    Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Engineer Capt. Paul Hrad knows firsthand the meaning of international cooperation, teamwork, and humanitarianism, thanks to a recent deployment to Liberia in support of the United Nations.Captain Hrad recently returned from a six-month rotation as part of the

  • Air Force Marathon filling fast ahead of April 2 price increase

    If you're planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to register. Not only does the price increase on April 2, there is a good chance the event will also be sold out by then."We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations prior to a price increase,"

  • National Agency Honors RZ Director for Tech Transfer Success

    His name may be on the award, but Mr. Douglas Bowers is quick to downplay his role in winning it. As the newly crowned Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year, Mr. Bowers, director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Propulsion Directorate, is quick to give credit to the