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March 26, 2026
AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion

The visit, which included stops at the AFMC Headquarters, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center provided an opportunity for Lohmeier to meet with command leaders and subject matter experts, who offered insights on current and future missions, challenges and
March 16, 2026
AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness

In a significant move to enhance the readiness of military medical personnel, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the University of Cincinnati (UC) Health celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)
March 12, 2026
AFRL, Ursa Major perform flight demonstration of Draper Liquid Rocket Engine

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major recently executed a flight of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator (ARMD) powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step in the
Jan. 8, 2026
At Beale AFB, recently mandated Enlisted Foundations Courses Feature VR Technology

Beale Air Force Base’s (AFB) Recce-U recently acquired virtual reality (VR) technology to be implemented in the Air Force Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundation Courses. These Foundations Courses, introduced in October 2023, became mandatory prerequisites to the Enlisted Professional Military
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration,
Dec. 19, 2025
2025 Spark Tank winner announced

A team from Barksdale AFB pioneered and prototyped a B-52 avionics pylon loading adapter using existing weapons-loading equipment to win the 2025 Spark Tank competition.
Dec. 17, 2025
Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization. As the culminating event of a series of rigorous
Dec. 16, 2025
B-52 crew comfort seating inbound: 49th TES conducts testing

AFGSC/A5N – Commercial Capabilities & Integration & Transition Division, the 49th TES, &industry partners completed a flight test Monday, Nov. 3, to evaluate an adaptive seat cushion for the B-52H, designed to reduce fatigue & improve aircrew performance during long-duration missions.
Dec. 15, 2025
Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels.
Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.