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July 27, 2007
AFOSR-Funded Team Makes Breakthrough in Hypersonic Computational Research

An Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate science and engineering team, funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research here, has made a significant breakthrough in its hypersonic computational research. The team is studying the aerodynamic characteristics of projectiles that
July 27, 2007
Air Force-funded Scientists Present Research Progress on Power-producing Organisms

Program managers at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research here recently conducted a review of the organization's biophysical mechanisms research portfolio during a conference in Arlington. "The primary objective of the AFOSR biophysical mechanisms program is to discover and understand basic
July 27, 2007
Air Force Funded Rocket Scientists Gather at Space Propulsion Program Review in Annapolis

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research here recently completed a program review on space propulsion and power in Annapolis, Md. About 150 rocket scientists from leading universities and small businesses throughout the nation gathered to share recent results from their AFOSR funded research and
July 27, 2007
Air Force Research Provides Seed to High-Tech Cargo Delivery System

Years of basic research investments by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research here have paid off in a technology transition that supports a high-tech cargo delivery system. The Joint Precision Airdrop System or JPADS was deployed in a combat zone for the first time in August in Afghanistan in
July 27, 2007
Air Force-Funded Researchers Fly 'Seagull' UAVs in D.C. Congressional Building

Three Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded researchers got to showcase their work recently in Washington, D.C., as part of The Science Coalition program recognizing outstanding research. TSC put on the event in the Rayburn House Office Building. A number of congressional staffers and
July 27, 2007
Air Force Supports Research of Materials for Use in Extreme Environments

Leading edge scientific discoveries and breakthroughs funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research here were recently presented at an AFOSR ceramics program review. These latest developments could pave the way for new performance capabilities of materials used in extreme environments, and
July 24, 2007
Air Force streamlines officer, enlisted evaluation forms

Air Force officials are introducing new officer and enlisted evaluation forms as it transforms its personnel processes. The major part of this effort has been directed at reducing the workload associated with preparing officer and enlisted performance reports while ensuring the evaluation process
July 24, 2007
Airman acquitted at court-martial

During a special court-martial convened July 10 at Wright-Patterson AFB, a senior airman from the 88th Medical Operations Squadron was found not guilty of a charge of assault consummated by a battery against a female Airman from the 88th Surgical Operations Squadron. After hearing the testimony of
July 24, 2007
Save money by registering now for Air Force marathon

Attention all marathoners and half-marathoners: If you've put off early registration for the 11th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 15, your time for procrastinating is running out. If you haven't logged onto http://www.usafmarathon.com and registered for your race by the time the clock strikes
July 24, 2007
Officers wives club artists celebrate Air Force's 60th anniversary

The downtown Dayton Metro public library's upstairs meeting room has an art exhibit of 50-plus paintings from the base Officers Wives Club Brush and Palette Group now through Aug. 31. The group's 16 members and their instructor put the works on display to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.