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Nov. 5, 2020
AFOSR awards grants to 36 scientists and engineers through its Young Investigator Research Program

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFOSR) – The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) today announced it will award approximately $16.1 million in grants to 36 scientists and engineers from 27 research institutions and businesses who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young
Nov. 4, 2020
Air Force ups the ante on supersonic rain erosion testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE Base, Ohio (AFRL) - The Supersonic Rain Erosion Test Rig (SuRE) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is experiencing a full control system replacement and upgrade to provide pinpoint control and unmatched testing value. The SuRE is used in the evaluation of structures and
Nov. 3, 2020
AFRL’s newest lab to boost nation’s space capabilities

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29 to celebrate the completion of its newest construction project, the Deployable Structures Laboratory, or DeSel, for short. Construction of the $4 million,
Nov. 2, 2020
AFRL physician researcher named Aerospace Medical Association Fellow

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Aerospace Medical Association recently honored AFRL physician researcher Dr. (Brig Gen) James McEachen with the title of Fellow for his career-long accomplishments and professional dedication to aerospace medicine leadership, operations, education,
Oct. 27, 2020
AFRL researchers recognized as early career leaders

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory commander, Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, recently announced the 2020 AFRL Fellows and the newest class of AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career Award (S&E ECA) recipients. She welcomed 11 researchers as AFRL Fellows and nine
Oct. 23, 2020
Recent National Academy of Engineers inductee appointed Chief Scientist of AFRL Manufacturing Directorate

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — Dr. Richard Vaia, who was recently appointed Chief Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, has received one of the highest honors accorded to an engineer. On Oct. 4, 2020, Vaia was inducted into the
Oct. 23, 2020
AFRL team accelerates hiring process with innovative business practices

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Following a successful, eighteen-month experimental pilot program, the Air Force Research Laboratory is implementing new ways to recruit, hire and retain employees across the enterprise. On average, these innovative practices save about 25 to 30 days in
Oct. 20, 2020
2020 AFRL Fellow advances nation’s space technology

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) commander, Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, recently announced the sought-after annual AFRL Fellow and AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career awards. This year, the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate on Kirtland Air Force
Oct. 20, 2020
Awards ceremony honoring exceptional Air Force scientists and engineers to be livestreamed

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 20 scientists and engineers Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for their outstanding career accomplishments during the 2020 Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. While the National Museum of the United States
Oct. 15, 2020
AFRL opens newest STAR Lab expansion

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory recently opened its newest expansion of “STAR Lab” at a ribbon cutting ceremony here September 25.The Special Test and Research Laboratory is a one-of-a-kind facility used for independent analysis, development, testing and