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Aug. 2, 2022
New combat pod system wakes up with software updates during test

The operational assessment of the Angry Kitten Combat Pod electronic attack system in April demonstrated rapid reprogramming between flights. This combat pod, an updated version of the Georgia Tech Research Institute Angry Kitten pod, simulates enemy electronic attack signals during Air Force test
Aug. 1, 2022
AFRL nurse scientist selected as American Academy of Nursing fellow

Dr. Melissa Wilson, a nurse scientist and civilian executive officer to the vice director of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711HPW), has been selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the academy is a significant milestone in a nurse
July 20, 2022
AFRL-hosted Space Delta 2 Detachment welcomes new commander

U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command’s Space Delta 2 Commander Col. Marc Brock officiated a change of command ceremony July 7, 2022, for Delta 2, Detachment 2 in which Maj. James Banta relinquished command to Maj. Jin Kim.
July 15, 2022
AFRL commander welcomes new leader to lab’s Kirtland site

“He entered the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate as an Airman and is leaving as a Guardian,” said Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, as she began the change of command ceremony in which Col. Eric Felt, the Space Vehicles director and
July 14, 2022
AFRL Regional Research Hub makes headway, plans to announce initial projects in near future

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s pilot initiative to establish regional research networks in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic (AFRL Regional Research Hubs) is progressing as operational processes are established by the lead institutions, Purdue and Cornell universities.
July 13, 2022
AFMC celebrates 10th anniversary of a successful major reorganization

The Five Center Construct centered on a fundamental change in the way that AFMC would conduct its primary missions. Instead of location-specific organizational structure that required full support staffs at each location, the new construct would be mission-based. Each major mission would have a
July 13, 2022
New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness

A new medical profile system aimed at improving communication and overall readiness has been developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and the Defense Health Agency, and is slated to roll out to military treatment facilities later
July 11, 2022
Ask-Me-Anything sessions set to demystify Spark Tank process

The Air Force Materiel Command Commanders Accelerated Initiatives team will host a series of virtual “Ask-Me-Anything” events on Microsoft Teams throughout the month of July.
July 11, 2022
AFRL dedicates newest wind tunnel to beloved engineer

The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest wind tunnel facility, July 7, 2022, and dedicated it to Dr. Greg Parker, a beloved member of AFRL's Aerospace Systems Directorate, who died after a long battle with cancer. The Parker Subsonic Research Facility, or
July 7, 2022
AFRL partners with New Mexico Army National Guard in STEM aviation event

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) - The Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico STEM Academy located on Kirtland AFB recently gave incoming fifth and sixth graders an opportunity to expand their career knowledge by participating in a summer program called DOD STARBASE STEM Camp.