Oct. 9, 2024 Dr. Kenneth S. Obenberger of DOD's Air Force Research Laboratory receives prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Award Dr. Kenneth S. Obenberger, a Senior Research Physicist at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., has been named a recipient of the prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Award for his innovative work in radio wave propagation and plasma
Oct. 7, 2024 Innovative Testing and Skilled Personnel Drive Space RCO’s Newest Success The U.S. Space Force's Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO), headquartered at Kirtland AFB, is leading the charge in innovative defense technology with its Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) program. At the heart of this success is Lt. Col. (sel) Drew Hines, the program’s logistics officer and
Sept. 12, 2024 BMT construction effort moves closer toward completion JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The massive construction effort to deliver an updated, centralized basic training installation for the Department of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardian enlistees is nearing 75% completion.Construction of Airmen Training complexes here, including two
Sept. 9, 2024 REVIL, enabling the next generation of reentry vehicle research The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 29, 2024, to mark the commencement of construction for the Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, that will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
July 15, 2024 AFWERX Ventures division launches Notice of Opportunity for air and space applicable technology submissions WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX AFVentures, the commercial investment arm of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Notice of Opportunity within the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program for air and space projects.The newly issued notice marks the availability of
July 1, 2024 From Western Development Division in 1954 to Space Systems Command Today: Securing the Highest Frontier The U.S. Space Force (USSF) will celebrate its 5th anniversary this December, and Space Systems Command (SSC) will mark its third anniversary as a USSF Field Command in August. But before all of that, there was the Western Development Division, SSC’s original predecessor organization.On July 1,
June 28, 2024 AFRL recognizes 2024 New Mexico Excellence in STEM at annual awards event More than 100 people from across New Mexico gathered to celebrate those doing exceptional work in STEM education at the annual New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Tech Engagement Office. The awards, known as the STEMYS, took place June 21, 2024,
June 20, 2024 Flight Academy The Air Force JROTC Flight Academy is an approximately 8-week summer aviation training program, conducted at partnering universities nationwide. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Private Pilot’s Certification.
June 17, 2024 CSO visits Team Kirtland U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, visited Team Kirtland and its mission partners at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 12-14, 2024.