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Aug. 19, 2019
AFRL employees receive Great Minds in STEM Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Research Laboratory has winners in the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation Great Minds in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Heroes Award for 2019.GMiS is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping America
July 23, 2019
AFRL collaborates with industry at Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event

DAYTON, Ohio – Nearly 600 people attended the 14th annual Dayton Defense Wright Dialogue with Industry event at the Dayton Convention Center July 16-18.The event provided Air Force Research Laboratory leaders, scientists, and engineers an opportunity to engage with not only Ohio companies, but
July 22, 2019
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine receives new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Col. Theresa Goodman assumed command of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in a Change of Command ceremony July 19 in the atrium of the schoolhouse here.“The ceaseless efforts at USAFSAM to improve how we care for and protect our Airmen,
July 19, 2019
AFRL Junior Force Council reschedules Advanced Science & Technology Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Science & Technology Symposium has been rescheduled for July 24, 1-5 p.m., at the Top of the Market Banquet Center in Dayton.This event was originally scheduled to happen May 29, but was postponed after several
July 18, 2019
Air Force Research Laboratory partners with Kettering Health Network to enhance readiness

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing and Kettering Health Network finalized a training affiliation agreement July 15 to partner together in establishing a collaborative medical currency platform.The agreement focuses on advancing the readiness skills
June 21, 2019
711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brig. Gen. (Dr.) James H. Dienst assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing June 21, 2019, in a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force here.“I’m very excited about leading the
June 17, 2019
AFRL's gaming research lab relocates, partners with Dayton Regional STEM School

KETTERING, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory (GRILL) celebrated not only its new location, but also a new partnership with the Dayton Regional STEM School (DRSS) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 7. The GRILL’s new space is part of the
May 23, 2019
AFRL communicates the impact of military technology at DOD Lab Day

ARLINGTON, VA. – Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory displayed advancements in 13 different technology areas at the Department of Defense Lab Day April 25, in the Pentagon center courtyard.This biennial event highlights the innovative research and development work led by
May 17, 2019
Local students showcase STEM projects at AFRL event

ROSSBURG, Ohio – Approximately 130 students and teachers from nine local schools participated in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 7th annual Full Throttle STEM at Eldora Speedway May 14. Wearing t-shirts coded with school pride, the students, who ranged in age from 9 to 18, strode into the
May 16, 2019
Air Force, industry consortium advancing tech for aeromedical evacuation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Through an industry-academia partnership and a recently-released request for proposals, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to advance human-monitoring research and development for the future warfighter.The request for proposals, announced May 6,