Feb. 28, 2018 Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Sept. 13, 2010 Air Force Research Laboratory launches new age in testing Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 at Edwards began a new phase of rocket testing with the delivery of an Upper Stage Engine Technology program turbo pump Sept 8.The pump was delivered to the AFRL's upgraded 2A rocket test stand where it will undergo a series of tests using liquid
March 13, 2024 Air Force Reserve unit provides full-time support to flight test The 370th Flight Test Squadron, an Air Force Reserve Command unit, provides both aerial refueling and flight test support to the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Feb. 1, 2010 Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to
Feb. 26, 2016 Air Force reveals B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., and announced the Air Force will be taking suggestions from Airmen to help decide the name of the
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
June 3, 2016 Air Force Secretary visits Edwards Air Force Base, updates Team Edwards during promotion ceremony, all call Airmen who pinned on their next rank this month got an extra special promotion ceremony in the base theater June 1.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the newly promoted Airmen with their certificates during a combined enlisted promotion ceremony and base all call.A packed house
Jan. 15, 2010 Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is today.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is
Nov. 29, 2017 Air Force sees a lot in Edwards optometrist All eyes were on an Edwards officer recently as he received top-level recognition for his work in the field of optometry.Dr. (Lt. Col.) Richard Baird of the 412th Medical Group was recently selected as both the Air Force Optometrist of the Year as well as the Armed Forces Optometrist of the Year.
Jan. 2, 2018 Air Force selects 63 officers, civilians for test pilot school Bravery and flying skills of the highest order have always been requirements for the flight test mission, but the Air Force demands much more of today's flight test professionals, including the 63 total force Airmen selected to attend test pilot school starting as early as June 2018.