• AFRL Technology Experiments Return from International Space Station

    Air Force Research Laboratory scientists completed the seventh in a series of materials-related experiments June 1, when the experiments returned to earth after 18 months in space. The Materials on the International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) studied the effects of the space environment on

  • BRAC radar relocation worked at millions in taxpayer savings

    The installation of an experimental radar receiver atop a 100' tower here May 20 marked the near completion of project started in 2007 to consolidate sensors research capabilities for the Air Force Research Laboratory.The bi-static radar tower located at Springfield complements three similar towers

  • 711th Human Performance Wing initiates new complex

    With hundreds of dignitaries, special guests and base personnel looking on, representatives cut the ribbon on the Air Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing's  new complex, named in honor of United States Air Force Major General Harry G. Armstrong, a pioneer in the field of

  • As AFRL moves, some stay behind

    As the Air Force Research Laboratory's days at Hanscom dwindle down, the stacks of packed-up equipment grow tall, careers grow short and a scientific brain trust that changed the world moves toward a new era in a new location."The impact of the impending move of the Space Vehicles Directorate to

  • Freedom's Call Tattoo tent features Air Force technology with local ties

    Airpower capabilities and demonstrations will be on full-display at this year's Technology Exposition Tent at the Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo 2011 on June 24."The Exposition Tent is one of Tattoo's most popular features," said Dave Egner, Tattoo director. "The interactive

  • Chiefs honor NASIC vice commander

    A National Air and Space Intelligence Center Airmen advocate was recognized as an honorary chief master sergeant during a presentation Monday by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Chiefs' Group.Col. Mark Hess, the center's vice commander, received the honor at NASIC in front of the organization's

  • Newest Air Force military medical residents graduate

    More than 100 military officers marked the completion of their residency training when they were awarded graduate medical education diplomas May 26 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The annual graduation ceremony recognized officers completing one of 11 accredited resident and internship

  • AFIT instructor receives regional teaching award

    A member of the Air Force Institute of Technology instructor cadre here was recently honored by the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education for "Faculty Excellence in Teaching."Lt. Col. Joseph B. Skipper, Ph.D., was recognized by SOCHE during the council's 2011 Annual Award ceremony held