As the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge public health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo, medical experts from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) are posturing to provide critical pre-deployment training for U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)
A solo F-16 Fighting Falcon test pilot taxis through the Florida humidity toward a mission take off for the 96th Test Wing.
AFRL’s new “Operationalize the Lab” initiative immerses early-career science and technology (S&T) leaders in operational environments to strengthen their understanding of the warfighting mission and the impact of their work. This initiative is part of AFRL’s overarching strategy to tightly align S&T
When a charter flight carrying Americans exposed to a rare and potentially deadly hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 11, 2026, Air Force medical professionals from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing were already in place supporting the response.
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, welcomed its newest commander, Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 3, 2026.
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, contributed technological developments and unique testing facilities to support NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to return humans to the moon. From centrifuge training to advanced materials to facilitating industry partnerships, AFRL’s contributions are
AFWERX and SpaceWERX have opened new Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer solicitations following passage of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorizes the programs through fiscal year 2031.AFWERX and SpaceWERX are divisions of
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recognized 20 of its top scientists and engineers who each received the 2025 AFRL Fellows or Science and Engineering Early Career Awards (ECA) honors during an award ceremony held March 31, 2026, at the National Museum
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced a major redesign of its organizational structure to integrate and align research and development around key mission areas to speed the delivery of war-winning systems.This transformation marks the most significant organizational change for AFRL in
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson AFB units April 3, reinforcing the importance of technological innovation and acquisition reform to ensuring warfighter readiness and lethality.
AFRL's C-STARS Omaha prepares to train USPHS personnel for Ebola response deployment
VENOM program progresses to piloted flights, autonomy tests
Air Force Research Laboratory initiatives strengthen warfighting connections
AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing supports hantavirus response in Omaha
AFRL welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony
AFRL enhances Artemis II mission success with expertise, facilities
AFWERX, SpaceWERX open new SBIR/STTR solicitations following reauthorization
