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Nov. 3, 2021
AFRL partners with UNM for new Directed Energy Center

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is partnering with The University of New Mexico (UNM) to establish a center for directed energy studies, a congressionally-funded endeavor. The Directed Energy Center will be based at UNM and jointly managed
Nov. 2, 2021
Resilient, ready force focus for new AFMC command chief

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi assumed the role of AFMC command chief in early October. Excited to serve as the major command senior enlisted leader, Flosi looks forward to the next few years which will offer a myriad of challenges, opportunities and chances to see Airmen achieve and succeed.
Nov. 1, 2021
AFRL selects Deputy Technology Executive Officer for Space Science and Technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory has selected Dr. Andrew Williams for the Deputy Technology Executive Officer for Space Science and Technology (D-TEO), overseeing the lab’s responsibility to carry out the U.S. Space Force mission. Williams is no
Nov. 1, 2021
AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate holds first-ever Space Cyber Summit

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) - The Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate held an inaugural Space Cyber Summit October 13–14. More than 140 space professionals participated in the in-person and virtual event held at Kirtland AFB. The gathering included space experts from
Oct. 29, 2021
Skyborg Demonstrates Unmanned-Unmanned Autonomous Teaming at Orange Flag

The Skyborg team conducted a multi-hour flight test on October 26 of the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS) aboard two General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger tactical unmanned vehicles during the Orange Flag (OF) 21-3 Large Force Test Event at Edwards AFB, California.
Oct. 29, 2021
AFRL Kirtland researchers win prized awards

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory commander Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle held a virtual ceremony October 25 from AFRL headquarters at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio to recognize the AFRL Fellows and AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career Awards winners for 2021. The
Oct. 25, 2021
AFRL scientists and engineers to be honored for exceptional career achievements

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 17 scientists and engineers October 25 for their outstanding career accomplishments during the laboratory’s 2021 Virtual Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. This year’s
Oct. 22, 2021
Telework supplement continues to drive AFMC culture change

The Air Force Materiel Command has developed supplemental guidance to the Air Force telework policy as part of ongoing efforts to lead the enterprise in workplace change.
Oct. 22, 2021
Sensors Directorate partnership creates avenue to AFRL careers

For the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), attracting world-class and diverse talent is key to solving the Air Force’s most challenging scientific and technological problems. The Autonomy Technology Research (ATR) Center summer internship program is a vital piece to that puzzle.
Oct. 21, 2021
AFRL, industry launch revolutionary spacecraft technology - Oscillating Heat Pipes

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with ThermAvant Technologies and Maxar Technologies to develop and deploy the next generation of spacecraft thermal control technology. The groundbreaking technology, Oscillating Heat Pipes (OHPs), provides