AFRL track

Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 has a new fitness track to keep their Airment "Fit to Fight." (U.S. Air Force photos by Ray Dyakon)

AFRL Rocket Room

The new Club Rocket Room was completely renovated with new art, a new menu and new kitchen equipment to provide rocket lab workers a healthy food choice and good atmosphere to dine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rey Dyakon)

Fullenkamp

2nd Lt. Jonathan B. Fullenkamp, this week's Warrior of the Week. (Courtesy photo)

AFRL Trident test

The second stage motor of a Trident 1 C-4 rocket motor was tested at Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 at Edwards Air Force Base July 8. The AFRL testing was part of the Missile Defense Agency’s Aging and Surveillance Program and confirmed that the nearly 30-year-old motors remain viable for future MDA missions. (Air Force photo by Ron Fair)

AFRL VPP agreement

From left to right: Kriss VanderHyde, Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 Integration and Operation Division deputy, Mike Huggins, AFRL Space and Missile Propulsion Division chief, George Amaya, American Federation of Government Employees base president, Col. Michael Platt AFRL Det. 7 commander, Dr. Ashwani Vij, AFRL Voluntary Protection Program manager, hold up the VPP recommitment agreement signed April 7. (Air Force photo by Ray Dyakon)

AFRL Retirment

Senior Master Sgt. Jeff R. Buetemeister, Air Force Research Laboratory Senior Logistics manager and Quality Assurance superintendent, watches as his retirement flag is folded during a retirement ceremony at Test Stand 1-C March 31. Since arriving at AFRL, Sergeant Buetemeister has been responsible for revitalizing and standardizing the logistics program and taking it from “Non-Compliant” during the 2008 AFRL Staff Assistance Visit to a near flawless program that earned an overall “Excellent” during the 2011 Air Force Material Command, Logistics Compliance Assessment Program Inspection. Sergeant Buetemeister retired after 22 years in the Air Force. (Air Force photo by Ray Dyakon)

AFRL VPP

Dr. Ashwani Vij (left), AFRL Volunteer Protection Program manager, watches Lt. Col. Michael H. Platt, Air Force Research Laboratory Det. 7 commander, present Dan Harbour with a commander's coin for helping a choking coworker, Oct. 18. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

AFRL USET PUMP

AFRL workers make necessary adjustments before lifting the USET turbo pump with a crane to attach it to AFRL's 2A rocket test stand. The USET turbo pump produces about 4,000 horespower and will propel the upper stage portion of a rocket into space once the lower stage booster is detached. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

AFRL Family Day

Several activities were on hand for children and adults like face-painting, fun identification badges and ice cream making at AFRL family day Aug. 5. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

AFRL Family Day

Edwards Fire Department brought two engines and provided fire prevention and first aid training to AFRL family members Aug. 5. EFD also brought out its fire prevention mobile home, which is used to teach people how to prevent fires at home. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

AFRL Family Day

AFRL employees put on a sword fighting demonstration for family members. Before the action, the employees gave a class about the history of the sword and techniques used during combat. The crowd cheered when the "actors" put down their metal swords and fired up their light sabers to fight Aug. 5. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

AFRL Family Day

Air Force Reseach Laboratory employees demonstrated several experiments for a packed house on family day Aug. 5. The AFRL took a break from its daily work schedule to welcome family members and provide a learning experience to children of all ages. (Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)