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Aug. 4, 2020
Virtual health transition training for veterans through Airman and Family Readiness Center

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – More than 14 servicewomen and veterans took part in the first Veterans Administration Women’s Health Transition Training program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center on July 28.The virtual training program was recently hosted by the Airman and
Aug. 4, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate partners with WBI to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The AFRL Sensors Directorate partnered with the Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually for the 2019-2020 school year.This challenge is a competition for university student teams to develop innovative uses for
Aug. 4, 2020
AFRL invites hackers to re-imagine how space systems are secured

ROME, N.Y. -- The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate here is one of several U.S. Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense entities that are changing the way they approach building secure and resilient space systems by inviting the global security research community
July 31, 2020
AFRL researcher awarded by Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Dr. Steve Kim was recently honored with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers Professional Achievement Award for his innovative research and persistent drive to tackle challenging and evolving subject matter.Kim
July 31, 2020
AFRL engineer chosen to participate in NAE's 2020 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Engineers who are performing exceptional research and technical work in a variety of disciplines will convene for a two-and-a-half day event at the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) 26th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (USFOE) symposium.Eighty-five
July 29, 2020
AFRL supports Air Force Academy Cadet Summer Research Program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With support from the Air Force Research Laboratory, the U.S. Air Force Academy expanded its summer research program for undergraduate cadets and is now providing virtual research opportunities to the largest group ever in the school’s history.“Thanks to AFRL,
July 29, 2020
Multidisciplinary teams selected to advance innovative capability ideas for future force

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Seven teams led by Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers will each receive $3 to $5 million per year as part of the Seedlings for Disruptive Capabilities Program (SDCP) to execute three-year projects and advance ideas that may create
July 27, 2020
AFRL, Republic of Singapore Air Force collaborate on coating systems for AF and DOD assets

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Coatings and Corrosion Teams are dedicated to providing the latest state-of-the art coating systems for aerospace products to enable the warfighter to safely and effectively conduct operations while protecting Air Force and
July 24, 2020
Wright-Patterson continues to move forward in fight against COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The effects of the COVID-19 virus is far reaching country-wide.Everyday life has been upended and replaced by a new normal. For now.On the frontlines of the fight at Wright-Patterson AFB are professionals from the 88th Medical Group, who work to ensure the
July 24, 2020
Healthy volunteers needed for AFRL COVID-19 testing solutions research

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – From July to September 2020, Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing researchers will launch sample collection for a new research study evaluating emerging testing methodologies for detecting past and present COVID-19 infections. Researchers