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This decision was reached after an airworthiness board conducted an assessment that evaluated potential risks and the corresponding mitigation actions to conduct unmonitored flights. Flying the Air Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter will increase pilot and maintainer familiarity with the aircraft, exercise the logistics infrastructure and continue to develop aircraft maturity. These initial F-35A flights will be limited, scripted, conducted within the restrictions and stipulations of the MFR and flown by qualified pilots, officials said.
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ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) announced today that one of its researchers, Dr. Paul Barnes, was selected as the winner of a 2009 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) award. Barnes received the John L. McLucas Basic Research STEM Award for of his outstanding scientific achievements in superconducting materials.

Superconductors are responsible for carrying electric currents without any loss. Barnes' research explored new and innovative ways to make more advanced superconductors through the use of nanotechnology. Electric power applications using these advanced superconductors are more compact, lightweight, and efficient. Lighter and smaller superconductoring power systems are beneficial because they reduce the load on aircraft and weapon systems.
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The guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Mercer, Jr., director of combat and information operations for the Global Operations Directorate, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, Neb. The general will also be available to speak to the media after the luncheon, as will Col. Andrew K. Weaver, Wright-Patterson installation commander.
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An additional 23 base employees retired or resigned from government service under the workforce shaping program. Under this authority, management can create vacancies that will be reshaped to meet mission objectives, correct skills imbalances, or reduce the number of high-grade, managerial or supervisory positions.
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