July 15, 2016 RASCAL pod innovation enhances test capabilities Innovation is the introduction of something new, an improved product or method. One innovation that’s not necessarily new but continues to demonstrate innovation is the RASCAL pod program at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School here.
June 24, 2016 Edwards AFRL employee recognized as DOD Scientist of the Quarter for second quarter of 2016 Dr. Andrew Guenthner, principal chemical engineer and Applied Materials Group lead in the Propellants Branch at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate at Edwards Air Force Base, was recognized recently with the Department of Defense's Laboratory Scientist of the Quarter
June 6, 2016 Benefield Anechoic Facility hosts first Royal Canadian Air Force plane For the first time ever, a Royal Canadian Air Force plane has entered the Benefield Anechoic Facility.A team of engineers, operators and defense scientists from Canada, are wrapping up electronic warfare testing of an RCAF CC-130J Hercules transport plane.Canada is updating its fleet of legacy
May 19, 2016 Runners go the distance for Edwards' history Hundreds of runners gathered in the morning light on the Edwards Air Force Base flightline to take part in the second annual Run with History Saturday.412 people ran either the half-marathon, the 10-kilomenter or the 5-kilometer courses, which took them out over Rodgers Dry Lake, as well as the
May 5, 2016 Air Force demonstrates key rocket engine technologies for next generation launch systems The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne (subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, NYSE: AJRD) achieved a major milestone under the Hydrocarbon Boost program, which is advancing domestic rocket engine technologies in support of next generation launch. The
April 20, 2016 Rocket Lab hopes a little inspiration can launch careers in STEM Sixty local middle school students delved into the world of rocket science with a visit to Air Force Research Laboratory's Propulsion Directorate April 19.From lessons on chemical propellants to seeing actual rocket boosters that were launched, the 8th-graders from Discovery School in Lancaster,
April 12, 2016 Spring Cleanup and hazardous materials During Spring Cleanup Week, April 18 - 22, I expect many of you will find items in your workspace or residence that you would like to dispose of. Unfortunately, some of those items may be classified as hazardous or universal waste and require special disposal, meaning that you can't just put them in
March 16, 2016 Rocket Site employee selected as AFMC civilian nominee for the 2015 National Defense Industrial Association Tester of the Year Wayne Nelson, Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, was selected as the Air Force Materiel Command nominee for the 2015 National Defense Industrial Association Civilian Tester of the Year award.Nelson is a rocket test engineer assigned to the Experimental Demonstration Branch
March 7, 2016 Solar energy project completed at Plant 42 The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has spearheaded an effort to generate alternative energy for the southern California market and generate revenue for Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, through a unique Enhanced Use Lease agreement with NRG Solar Oasis LLC. The project was jointly
March 1, 2016 Australian KC-30A successfully refuels C-17 for first time The first air-to-air refuelling from an Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport to a C-17A Globemaster III occurred Feb. 10.The five-hour sortie was conducted by members of the RAAF's Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Research and Development Unit, 86 Wing and the 418th Flight Test