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June 14, 2017
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office efficiently ‘lifts’ C-5 maintainers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Transforming the way the Air Force uses energy is a key focus of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office as it seeks to enable the use of alternative energy and energy efficient technologies. A new, hybrid electric and battery
May 12, 2017
AFLCMC awards major long range radar contract

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center here awarded the Raytheon Company a $52.6 million contract May 11, 2017, for the three-dimensional expeditionary long-range radar system.
April 26, 2017
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office helps ‘lighten’ C-5 energy footprint with composite technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Finding ways to integrate technologies that are cleaner, lighter, multifunctional and energy efficient to reduce fuel costs and maintain the force’s aging fleet is a primary mission driver of work by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power
April 11, 2017
U.S. Airmen share aerospace medicine best practices with Honduran counterparts

Five U.S. Airmen conducted a subject matter expert knowledge exchange with their Honduran counterparts to share best practices and increase partner nation capacities in aerospace medicine from April 4-6.
April 11, 2017
AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate Open House highlights a century of success

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – More than 200 guests, family members and friends of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate were treated to a day of science and technology at the inaugural RX Open House, April 7. Part of the AFRL Heritage Celebration, the
April 5, 2017
Air Force expeditionary energy demo forges ahead

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Today’s expeditionary military forces require steady, reliable energy sources to power the mission worldwide. Diverse field environments and a move towards cost effective, resilient and agile energy supplies are driving a new look at the way the Department
March 27, 2017
Next generation coatings booth poised to save Air Force millions in energy

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- It only makes sense for the Air Force’s newest, most complex, multi-role fighter to have the most advanced, state-of-the-art sustainment facilities to ensure enduring power for years to come.The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology
March 7, 2017
AFRL engineer inducted into Air Force Safety Hall of Fame

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- It may not be as illustrious as a spot in the Pro Football or Baseball Halls of Fame, but for the Air Force, an induction into the Safety Hall of Fame indicates an unequaled excellence in dedication to maintaining and sustaining the safety of the fleet and
Feb. 17, 2017
Digital Thread laces decision-making, data for Air Force acquisition

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As information technology has advanced and improved over the years, modeling and simulation tools, sophisticated analytical capabilities and data analytics have increased in importance throughout a product’s life cycle. For the Air Force, a concept born in
Feb. 8, 2017
Researchers turn to liquid metals for agile electronics

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Self-healing electronics, antennas that can change shape and function with the flick of a switch and clothing woven with conductive threads able to electrically connect devices may seem like science fiction fodder. But, for scientists at the Air Force