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June 3, 2010
Freedom's Call Tattoo 2011 offers attendees multiple Air Force technologies all under one tent

Unmanned aerial systems and human patient simulators are but a few of the technologies to be featured in the interactive setting of this year's Technology Exposition Tent at the Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo 2011 on June 24. "This year's Tattoo Exposition Tent is a must-see for
June 2, 2010
AFOSR Initiates Russian and U.S. Scientists' Collaboration in Plasma Aerodynamics

Scientists from the U.S. and Russia, engaged in a unique collaboration organized by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, are conducting research in high-speed wind tunnel facilities to make discoveries in plasma-assisted combustion and plasma-based flow control."The success of our effort is
June 1, 2010
Researchers Pursue Plasmonics and Photonics Technology for Optical Improvements

Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded Professors Mark L. Brongersma of Stanford University and Stefan A. Maier of Imperial College London are investigating new applications for terahertz sensors.Based on their research, these sensors could be used for improving optical sources, detectors
June 1, 2010
Human Performance Wing complex ahead of schedule

Construction of the new 711th Human Performance Wing complex is progressing so well it now appears likely to be complete months earlier than initially projected.The joint venture team of Archer Western Contractors of Chicago and Butt Construction of Dayton expect to complete construction of the
June 1, 2010
How the Air Force Uniform Board Works

Throughout the years, Air Force uniforms have evolved to meet modern day operational requirements, but few Airmen know the process involved or who is responsible for these changes.The biggest misconceptions seem to center around the uniform board. Contrary to what some believe, the board is not the
May 26, 2010
X-51 Waverider makes historic hypersonic flight

An X-51A Waverider flight test vehicle successfully made the longest ever supersonic combustion ramjet-powered hypersonic flight Wednesday, May 26 off the southern California Pacific coast.The over 200 second burn by the X-51's Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne-built air breathing scramjet engine
May 25, 2010
Shipping traffic delays X-51A launch

Today's scheduled launch of the X-51A Waverider hypersonic flight test vehicle has been postponed 24 hours. The delay was due to the presence of a freighter transiting in a section of the Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range several hundred miles off the California coast.A U.S. Navy P-3
May 25, 2010
Air Force Updates Industry on Equipment Needs

Members of the Air Force Uniform Office (AFUO) attended the Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (APBI) in Springfield, Va., May 19-20, to present and challenge members of industry with current and future design needs for uniforms and equipment. "The overarching goal for us is to make sure the needs
May 24, 2010
AFOSR Encourages Youth to Soar at Rocketry Challenge

For the fifth year, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research encouraged hundreds of young, aspiring scientists at the Eighth Annual Team America Rocketry Challenge, the world's largest model rocket competition, held in The Plains, Va.TARC is a model rocket competition for high school and middle
May 21, 2010
Air Force Marathon Registration Price to Increase June 1

The Air Force Marathon registration fees will increase June 1, 2010.The full and half marathon will increase by $10, with the 10K increasing by $5. "We are encouraging runners to register early online not only to save money but to ensure that they get into their desired race," Molly Louden, Air