• AFRL-Funded Researchers Develop Coin-Sized Bomb Detection Sensor

    An AFRL-sponsored research team from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) created an inexpensive sensor that detects bombs made with improvised peroxide explosive devices. Earlier detection devices with similar characteristics were large and expensive, whereas the new sensor is the size

  • Innovative Approach for Enhanced Navigation and Seeker Exploitation

    Researchers from AFRL and Northrop Grumman went on the OFFENSE, developing an innovative approach based on the use of optical flow for [achieving] enhanced navigation and seeker exploitation. The method works to adaptively fuse, in real time, all available navigation data--including that derived

  • 'Road Show' team tells acquisition transformation story

    The Installation Acquisition Transformation initiative, a comprehensive restructuring of continental U.S. installation acquisition practices, is moving forward as Air Force contracting officials continue traveling to affected bases to explain the changes ahead. Under the transformation, Air Force

  • New commander takes reigns at Wright-Patt

    Col. Bradley D. Spacy succeeded Col. Colleen M. Ryan as commander of the 88th Air Base Wing during a 10 a.m. change of command ceremony at Hangar 206 here Monday, July 14.Colonel Ryan has commanded the 88th Air Base Wing, the host unit at Wright-Patt, since June 2006. She is retiring from the Air

  • Wright-Patt NCO one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    A noncommissioned officer from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is one of the Air Force's top enlisted members. Air Force officials selected Tech. Sgt. Tammy Shaw as one of the service's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008. Sergeant Shaw is a laboratory technician assigned to the 88th

  • Ceramic Matrix Composite seals proving reliable for jet engine nozzles

    Air Force Research engineers are working with industry partners to test ceramic matrix composite materials in F100 PW 229 gas turbine engines as exhaust nozzle divergent seals in an effort to increase part life, improve reliability, and reduce operating and maintenance costs. The AFRL Materials and

  • Wright-Patt wing commander reflects on tenure

    With a sparkle in her eye, Col. Colleen Ryan fondly recalls the last 25 months as the best of her Air Force career. On Monday, July 14, she will turn over the reigns of command for the 88th Air Base Wing to Col. Brad Spacy. "It was an incredible honor having been selected as commander of this wing,

  • Record-breaking crowd attends Freedom's Call Tattoo

    What made Air Force Materiel Command's fourth annual Freedom's Call Tattoo on June 27 so successful that it shattered its previous record of 60,000 in attendance? The list for what drew more than 75,000 people to this "thank you" event for the local community is long and distinguished: legendary