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DAF successfully tests new agile aircraft power lightcart

Crew chiefs assigned to the successful of the testing of the 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart, or 400 APL prototype, noted added benefit of reduced noise and emissions which improved their ability to perform their mission. The tests, which were conducted at the MQ-9 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, New York, saw the 400 APL prototype successfully power an MQ-9 or Reaper, through a series of technical orders.

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DAF successfully tests new agile aircraft power lightcart

The Department of the Air Force recently successfully tested the 400 Hz Aircraft Power Lightcart, or 400 APL prototype. The tests, which were conducted at the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York, saw the 400 APL prototype successfully power an MQ-9, or Reaper, through a series of technical orders.

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AFRL's XQ-67A Makes 1st Flight

AFRL’s XQ-67A Off Board Sensing Station, or OBSS, designed and built by General Atomics, took its maiden flight Feb. 28 from Gray Butte Field Airport, Palmdale, California. XQ-67A completed several test points and safely recovered on the first of a series of flight tests. The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms, or ACP.(Courtesy photo.)

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AFRL's XQ-67A Makes 1st Flight

AFRL’s XQ-67A Off Board Sensing Station, or OBSS, designed and built by General Atomics, took its maiden flight Feb. 28 from Gray Butte Field Airport, Palmdale, California. XQ-67A completed several test points and safely recovered on the first of a series of flight tests. The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms, or ACP.(Courtesy photo.)

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AFRL's XQ-67A Makes 1st Flight

AFRL’s XQ-67A Off Board Sensing Station, or OBSS, designed and built by General Atomics, took its maiden flight Feb. 28 from Gray Butte Field Airport, Palmdale, California. XQ-67A completed several test points and safely recovered on the first of a series of flight tests. The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms, or ACP.(Courtesy photo.)

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AFWERX to highlight its mission with American entrepreneurs at South by Southwest

AFWERX Director and Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of the Air Force Col. Elliott Leigh will deliver a keynote speech at South by Southwest titled, “Chasing Innovation: Lessons Learned,” March 8 at noon Central Standard Time. (U.S. Air Force photo / Matthew Clouse)

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AFIMSC spearheads AI innovation at industry forum

Industry and government representatives discuss how the Air Force Security Forces Center wants to integrate artificial intelligence into security forces operations during the AFIMSC AI Industry Forum, Feb. 21, in San Antonio. During the forum, attendees learned about how AFIMSC plans to integrate AI and associated technologies into several mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Michael Askegren)

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AFIMSC spearheads AI innovation at industry forum

Gerald O’Brien, Air Force Civil Engineer Center facilities engineering directorate’s requirements development chief, talks about integrating artificial intelligence into Air Force architecture, engineering and construction programs during the AFIMSC Artificial Intelligence Industry Forum, Feb. 20, in San Antonio. The event, hosted by AFIMSC and AFWERX, aimed to foster collaboration and find AI and machine learning solutions to challenges facing the Air Force installation and mission support community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Shannon Carabajal)

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telescope at Starfire Optical Range

Retired Dr. Robert Q. Fugate, Air Force Research Laboratory senior scientist, astronomer, physicist and senior executive, stands in front of the telescope at Starfire Optical Range, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., November 1993. Fugate worked for AFRL for over 40 years and was integral in the development and installation of the telescope 30 years ago. (Courtesy photo)

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Scientific Advisory Board tours SOR

Dr. Dennis Montera, principal investigator, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, leads a tour of the telescope and laser guide star adaptive optics system in July 2010 at Starfire Optical Range, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Montera explained to the Scientific Advisory Board that the rotating lights from the sodium laser control panels were mounted on the side of the telescope. (U.S. Air Force photo / Dr. Robert Q. Fugate)

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Hanscom’s ‘Rappin’ Chaplain’ teaches through music

Chaplain (Capt.) Robert A. Henry, 66th Air Base Group chaplain, rehearses the “Hanscom Rap” in his office at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Feb. 15. Henry wrote a “Hanscom Rap” as a fresh way to talk about the many organizations on base, the importance of the installation’s overall mission and to inspire people and help them build spiritual resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav).

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AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21

Airmen, Guardians and industry leaders visit the AFWERX booth to learn more about the organization during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 14, 2024. Representatives from each AFWERX division - AFVentures, Prime, Spark, and SpaceWERX - were on-hand to discuss how small businesses and start-ups can team-up with Airman and Guardian talent to address the most pressing challenges of the Department of the Air Force, or DAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rob Bardua)

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Passing the torch: AFMC welcomes new command chief

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, left, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, stands with Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi, center, outgoing AFMC Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Chief Master Sgt. James (Bill) E. Fitch II, right, incoming AFMC Command Chief Master Sergeant, while Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Joslin, AFMC First Sergeant, holds the command colors during the AFMC Command Chief Change of Responsibility Ceremony in the Sarris Auditorium, AFMC Headquarters, Feb. 15. During the ceremony, Flosi transferred his duties and responsibilities to Fitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Dietrick)

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AFRL engineer awarded Military Additive Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Mark Benedict, Additive Manufacturing lead for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and chief technical adviser at America Makes, is the 2023 recipient of the Military Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing Lifetime Achievement Award. (U.S. Air Force photo / Jonathan Taulbee)

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Allvin: “This is our time of consequence”

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a keynote address on the state of the U.S. Air Force during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 13, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Stecker)

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Allvin: “This is our time of consequence”

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a keynote address on the state of the U.S. Air Force during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 13, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Stecker)

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Allvin: “This is our time of consequence”

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a keynote address on the state of the U.S. Air Force during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 13, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Stecker)

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Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the undersecretary of the Air Force, makes remarks for the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024. The leaders outlined 24 specific decisions that will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space that has been a crucial foundation for deterrence and for protecting the nation’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin makes remarks for the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024. The leaders outlined 24 specific decisions that will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space that has been a crucial foundation for deterrence and for protecting the nation’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall leads the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024. The leaders outlined 24 specific decisions that will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space that has been a crucial foundation for deterrence and for protecting the nation’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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