• Real-Time Measurements Improve High-Energy Laser Optical Coatings

    As part of an AFRL Small Business Innovation Research effort, MetaStable Instruments, Inc., reduced the time and expense required to optimize optical coating processes for aircraft and space components. This effort resulted in the successful development of a dynamic new technique that enables

  • 312/326 AESW announces 2007 3rd quarter award winners

    The 312th and 326th Aeronautical Systems Wings announce the winners of the 3rd Quarter Awards:Company Grade Officer:  1st Lt .Aaron Stumpf / 642 AESS - 312 AESW 1st Lt. Eric Asker / 726 AESG - 326 AESW Field Grade Officer:                                           Maj. Bentley Moser / 726 AESG - 326

  • Air Force Korean War advisory group holds reunion

    Veterans and family members of the 6146th Advisory Group, an Air Force unit that trained South Korean Air Force pilots during the Korean War, held a reunion at the Wright-Patterson Club and Banquet Center Sept. 8. The unit commander, retired Col. Dean Hess, was unable to attend due to illness, but

  • 2007 Wright Scholars complete AFRL summer internship

    The 2007 Wright Scholar Research Assistant program recently concluded with 23 students presenting out briefs on their summer experience here at Wright-Patterson. "I had the amazing opportunity to attend a test run of a supersonic combustor. I definitely learned what engineering is truly about -

  • 2007 U. S. Air Force Marathon participants have many stories to tell

    The 2007 Air Force Marathon started as usual from a spot on Loop Road, Area B, and the temperature at the start was in the low 50s. Most of the more than 6,300 participants arrived early, and they talked, stretched, and paced until time to head toward the starting line. Nearby was a tent run by the

  • Air Force Research Laboratory celebrates 10 years

    While the Air Force turned 60 Sept. 18 this year, another Air Force organization celebrates its birthday--10 years in October. The Air Force Research Laboratory, known as the science and technology arm of the Air Force acquisition community, stood up as an organization under Air Force Materiel

  • Marathon draws support from many organizations

    After the Air Force Marathon began, the finish area grew busy as volunteers and employees made their respective tents ready for the finishers and masses of spectators. Most of the attractions were in tent shelters, and had goods and services available. For example, in the United Way tent, the first

  • Runners tell stories of their marathon experiences

    The record-setting United States Air Force Marathon had hundred of stories from thousands of participants. Runners chosen at random who completed this year's race Sept. 15 talk about their experiences during race day. Curt Blair, a civilian with the 88th Mission Support Squadron said he became