Oct. 6, 2021 AFRL highlights importance of science and technology at AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory Commander, Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, and AFRL Command Chief Master Sgt. James “Bill” Fitch joined other subject matter experts from across AFRL’s science and technology enterprise in interacting with the military and defense community,
Oct. 5, 2021 AFRL presents results from DSX spacecraft experiments KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – Fifty scientists from Department of Defense laboratories, industry and research universities met virtually September 22 – 23, to discuss the initial findings from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Demonstration and Science Experiments (DSX) spacecraft that
Oct. 4, 2021 AFRL engineer recognized for contributions to composites research WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The American Society for Composites recently acknowledged Dr. Ajit Roy, of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, with its Outstanding Research Award for Exceptional Contributions to Composite Research. With his
Oct. 4, 2021 Re-branded DEIA office targets removing barriers to employment opportunity Ensuring the current structure is named accordingly for all aspects of opportunity, the command has rebranded the office charged with leading diversity efforts across the enterprise, resulting in a new “DEIA” acronym that encompasses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility as mission
Oct. 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Sept. 29, 2021 Virtual symposium to focus on women in leadership The Air Force Materiel Command will host its second Women’s Leadership Symposium Nov. 8, with the theme of “Women in Leadership – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
Sept. 27, 2021 Retirement brings reflections on service, people Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, the Air Force Materiel Command’s senior enlisted leader, will retire after 30 years of active-duty Air Force service, Oct. 1.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021 AFMC announces MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists The Air Force Materiel Command has selected five semifinalists from more than 100 submissions to the command-wide 2022 Spark Tank competition.
Sept. 15, 2021 AFMC civilians selected for Civilian Developmental Education opportunities Nearly 600 Air Force Materiel Command Civilian Airmen were selected for Academic Year 2022 Civilian Developmental Education opportunities, filling 45% of the total Air Force program allocations for the academic year.