AFRL's Space Vehicles gets new director

Col. Russ Teehan assumed command as is the new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles  Directorate and commander of the Phillips Research Site at a ceremony at the AFRL Conference Center June 2."I look forward to this opportunity," Teehan said. "I look forward to working with

Elementary students learn robotics

The top 30 teams out of 72 for the Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy Robotics Challenge gathered to compete for the top spot on May 11."The teams accumulate points based off online quizzes, team assignments, and through community give-back events," said AFRL La Luz Academy director Ronda

AFRL chief scientists receive Presidential Award

The two chief scientists from the Air Force Research Laboratory in New Mexico have been honored with the 2015 Presidential Rank Award.The awards, which were presented last week in Washington D.C., are given annually to a small number of senior federal government executives and professionals for

Sharp Troop Award: Tech. Sgt. Jason Williams

Sharp Troop Award: Tech. Sgt. Paula St. Hill

Collaboration the catchphrase during Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s visit to New Mexico

Gen. Frank J. Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited New Mexico National Guard Airmen and Soldiers April 29-30, 2016. He toured much of the state via Army and Air Force aircraft crewed and piloted by Guardsmen and also attended the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Awards

Kirtland extends AFAF donation window to May 13

Team Kirtland members will have two more weeks to donate to the Air Force Assistance Fund, as the deadline to donate has been extended to May 13.Currently, the base has raised almost $21,405, about 30 percent of its overall goal of $69,049.The annual effort raises funds to provide support throughout

AFRL's Mission to Mars program takes flight

Thirty-seven schools and 1,048 fifth graders recently simulated life on Mars and built their own life support systems. The Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy Mission to Mars program celebrated its 22nd year on April 22. Students from across New Mexico gathered at the Albuquerque Convention

AFRL La Luz rocket team heading back to nationals

Qualification for nationals in the Team America Rocketry Challenge no easy feat.However, a team of eighth-graders at the Air Force Research Laboratory's La Luz Academy at Kirtland Air Force Base has done it -- twice."I feel really lucky to be with these groups of kids," said team mentor Jacob

AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate introduces new director

Dr. Kelly Hammett was welcomed as the new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate at a ceremony at the AFRL Conference Center April 25. He was also promoted to the Senior Executive Service at the ceremony."It's with a sense of humility and honor that I'm here,"