• AFRL investigating space weather effects on satellite materials

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with several universities, has investigated the effects of space weather damage to polyimides, materials used extensively in spacecraft construction due to their high heat resistance.The researchers determined

  • AFRL’s Digital Hangar to support lifecycle management of aerospace systems

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – There is a new hangar under construction at Wright-Patterson AFB, but this one will not be made of steel and concrete, but rather digital ones and zeros.The Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Digital Hangar,” a concept created by Dr. Rick Graves, an Aerospace

  • AFLCMC Packaging Office plays a key role in DOD logistics

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The success of any operation, conflict or war relies in part on the ability to move assets from Point A to Point B quickly, efficiently and securely.Since the 1960’s, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Packaging Technology and Engineering Facility

  • AFLCMC brings Air Battle Damage Repair Engineering to Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Battle Damage Repair Engineering (ABDRE) is a crucial Air Force readiness function. It allows deployed engineers to make quick repairs to support assets in field units.“If a major war were to break out and the Air Force was experiencing a lot of aircraft

  • AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Test Center ground test team set a record for the highest thrust produced by an air-breathing hypersonic engine in Air Force history.“AFRL, in conjunction with Arnold Engineering Development Complex and Northrop

  • DRAGON heads south for summer

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Pilots flew an upgraded E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft across the international date line and into the southern hemisphere in late July.The flights prove a $1.05 aircraft billion upgrade, called DRAGON, is worthy of long-haul, international

  • Dayton Area activities abound on Saturdays in August

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Festivals, fairs, farmer’s markets and family fun, both in and out of the sun, top the list of the many things to do in the Dayton area. A great time can be experienced just a short drive from Wright-Patt for activities that fit any budget and any cultural

  • Initiative draws large feedback, widespread support

    The Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need initiative continues to make steady progress, with project teams completing phase two visits to AFMC operating locations this week. The initiative aims to identify both the areas in which the command excels as well as the challenges and opportunities

  • Where to grab a bite to eat on Wright-Patt AFB

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Put down the PB&J and plan your next meal at one of the 20-plus dining locations on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Whether you work on Area A or B, there are plenty of options to suit your next craving.The variety extends from sit-down restaurants to