• Out-of-Autoclave Method Cures Materials and Cost Concerns Alike

    Air Force Research Laboratory Manufacturing Technology engineers expect a recent breakthrough in bismaleimide resin technology to generate significant improvements in the cost and fabrication of high-performance composite aerospace structures. The discovery eliminates the need for BMI composites to

  • AFMC leaders told to seek efficiencies, get back to basics

    Challenging times ahead and developing efficiencies to accomplish the mission were among the key topics highlighted at the semi-annual Air Force Materiel Command Senior Leaders Conference here Aug. 23-25.AFMC Commander Gen. Donald Hoffman led his center and wing commanders, along with other command

  • Veterans encouraged to submit claims for retroactive stop loss

    In working closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff on a congressional action involving veterans submitting claims for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay, major command and wing-level officials are working to inform veterans who were affected by stop loss. Eligible Airmen include

  • NASA astronaut to speak at Heritage Symposium and present flag from space

    A NASA astronaut will present the Air Force Institute of Technology with an American flag that flew in space aboard the Discovery STS-128 space shuttle at the second Heritage Symposium on Sept. 21 and 22.NASA Astronaut Dr. Kevin A. Ford, a retired Air Force colonel, will also give a presentation on

  • Aeromedical Consultation Service Keeping Aircrews Flight Ready

    A continual challenge facing the Air Force is finding the right personnel to fly its aircraft. Equally challenging is keeping aircrews at ready-to-fly status once they are selected and trained. A host of circumstances can crop up to ground aircrew members, and every time this happens, the Air Force

  • America’s First African-American Astronaut to speak at Heritage Symposium

    The Air Force Institute of Technology will host its annual Heritage Symposium on Sept. 21 and 22. Among the prominent and successful AFIT alumni set as key note speaker is former NASA astronaut and America's first African-American to fly in space, Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.Dr. Bluford, a retired Air

  • Air Force Marathon makes history; sells out full and half marathons

    For the first time in history, the Air Force Marathon maxed out its full and half marathons. The 5k and 10K still have slots remaining. Runners wishing to participate in these events are encouraged to register by going on the website www.usafmarathon.com soon to secure a spot. This year's marathon

  • AFRL successfully tests robot refueler

    Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate have now twice successfully tested a robotic refueling system that could dramatically change the way the U.S. military services its aircraft. The prototype device connected a single point refueling nozzle to a

  • America’s First African-American Astronaut to speak at Heritage Symposium

    The Air Force Institute of Technology will host its annual Heritage Symposium on Sept. 21 and 22. Among the prominent and successful AFIT alumni set as key note speakers is former NASA astronaut and America's first African-American to fly in space, Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.Dr. Bluford, a retired Air

  • USAF Marathon hits 10,000 mark

    The Air Force Marathon registered runner #10,000 today surpassing a long-standing goal for the 14-year-old event.There is still a month before the 5k run on Sept. 17 and the full marathon, half marathon and 10k run on Sept. 18. Registration for the half marathon reached its limit of runners