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July 2, 2019
AFMC launches “AFMC We Need” initiative

In an effort to make certain the Air Force Materiel Command is ideally structured and resourced to support the National Defense Strategy, AFMC leadership has launched an enterprise-wide initiative that will empower its Airmen and civilians to help shape the future of the command.
June 28, 2019
Long awaited launch of NASA’s GPIM mission to use AFRL-developed propellant

ARLINGTON, Va. – NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) launched into space on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket early in the morning of June 25. GPIM will use, for the first time in space, a high-performance, environmentally benign “green” fuel developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory
June 28, 2019
AFRL puts new technologies into space aboard world’s most powerful launch vehicle

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory successfully put new technologies into space early in the morning June 25 as part of the Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP-2) mission, managed by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB,
June 27, 2019
AFRL’s metals experts receive STAR Team Award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Four members from the Metals Branch at the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, were designated as an Air Force Office of Scientific Research STAR Team for the years 2019-2021. AFOSR acknowledges researchers who have
June 26, 2019
AFRL and partners reclaim obsolete aircraft parts using advanced manufacturing technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The average age of Air Force aircraft is over 28 years according to Assessment of Military Power, 2018. This creates a constant requirement for components needing repair or replacement. Parts can be difficult to acquire when original suppliers are no longer in
June 25, 2019
Supervisor training program elicits rave reviews from AFRL participants

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Andrew Hamilton, who started his government career working in facilities at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Sensors Directorate, was inspired by “all the smart people around” to go back to school, where he earned a bachelor’s and a master’s
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 21, 2019
Air Force Research Laboratory prepares DSX spacecraft for launch

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Air Force Research Laboratory engineers have completed the final assembly and integration of the Demonstration and Science Experiments (DSX) spacecraft in preparation for its placement on the first-ever Department of Defense SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle.The DOD
June 21, 2019
Green Propellant Infusion Mission to test AFRL-developed green propellant

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CA – NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, along with co-investigators, including the Air Force Research Laboratory, Ball Aerospace, SpaceX, the Space and Missile Systems Center, and Aerojet, are scheduled to launch Ball’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM)
June 19, 2019
AFRL engineer earns ASME Fellow honor

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Dr. Carl Tilmann, Principal Scientist with the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate, Aerospace Vehicles Division, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Designation as an ASME Fellow recognizes