AFRL commander headlines digital summit in Dayton

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The Department of the Air Force Digital Transformation Office, in partnership with the University of Dayton Research Institute, Sinclair Community College and several Dayton area businesses, co-hosted the Dayton Digital Transformation Summit at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus, Aug. 2-4. The three-day event served to educate and align the Dayton region and interested local and national parties to... Read more about AFRL commander headlines digital summit in Dayton
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Seymour Johnson Reserve philanthropist develops e-course to help others fly

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) -- When she was a little girl, Capt. Kristin Bodie, 77th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, used to lay in the grass with her grandmother on their farm in rural Saluda, South Carolina, and watch the fighter jets from nearby Shaw Air Force Base and McEntire Joint National Guard Base fly overhead, wondering where they were going and what it would... Read more about Seymour Johnson Reserve philanthropist develops e-course to help others fly
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Airman’s innovation saves time, money

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Industry
Thousands of hours are spent each year removing and installing a boom cover on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft – hours that could be used elsewhere. One 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman has invented a new boom cover tool that has the potential to save the U.S. Air Force 40,000 man-hours and approximately $1 million per year. “I noticed as soon as I got to Mildenhall that removing and installing... Read more about Airman’s innovation saves time, money
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AFRL partners with NASA, academia, industry on spacecraft flight experiment

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The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Research Institute, or GTRI, NASA and DuPont de Nemours, Inc., has a brand-new spacecraft materials experiment flying on the International Space Station. A SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft delivered the experiment named 16 Materials International Space Station Experiment, or MISSE-16, to the ISS July... Read more about AFRL partners with NASA, academia, industry on spacecraft flight experiment
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Advanced aircraft engine industrial base could ‘collapse’ if tech doesn’t transition: USAF official

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“The perception I think that's out there is that we're maintaining, if not advancing, our military advantage in propulsion," said John Sneden, director of the Air Force's propulsion directorate. “But the reality is ... we're essentially stagnating, and we're starting to lose.” Read more about Advanced aircraft engine industrial base could ‘collapse’ if tech doesn’t transition: USAF official
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STRIKEWERX sprint helps solve icing challenge on B-52 engines

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BOSSIER CITY, La. – STRIKEWERX, Air Force Global Strike Command’s innovation hub, hosted a Design Sprint the week of July 18 to help find a solution for B-52 engines in extreme cold. The sprint specifically sought to solve how to aid the heating of the engine cowling on B-52 aircraft in areas such as Minot AFB, North Dakota, which can see temperatures as low as negative 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Over... Read more about STRIKEWERX sprint helps solve icing challenge on B-52 engines
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U.S. Army hands over satellite operations to Space Force, but keeps a foothold in space

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The Pentagon approved the transfer last year in an effort to consolidate space programs under the new military branch WASHINGTON — Satellite ground stations that for decades have been operated by the U.S. Army will be officially handed over to the Space Force on Aug. 15. The Space Force will take over control of the Wideband Global Satcom and Defense Satellite Communications System constellations... Read more about U.S. Army hands over satellite operations to Space Force, but keeps a foothold in space
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AFRL Regional Research Hub makes headway

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s pilot initiative to establish regional research networks in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic ( AFRL Regional Research Hubs) is progressing as operational processes are established by the lead institutions, Purdue and Cornell universities. With the initiative launched in February, the AFRL Regional Research Hub is on track with its goals to connect AFRL innovative... Read more about AFRL Regional Research Hub makes headway
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Frank Kendall: US Must Work With Industry, Allies to Modernize Capabilities

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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall highlighted the need for the U.S. to work with allies and commercial partners to ensure security and stability worldwide amid evolving threats, the service reported Wednesday. “When we say one team, one fight — industry and our international partners are part of that team,” Kendall, a three-time Wash100 Award winner, said at an air show in the U.K. “As we work... Read more about Frank Kendall: US Must Work With Industry, Allies to Modernize Capabilities
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New incubator working to help space companies take off in NM

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NewSpace New Mexico is launching a new business incubator to help ignite the commercial engines of space companies that need some extra thrust to achieve market success. The “NewSpace Ignitor” is a first-of-its-kind incubator for established space-related firms that need more direct industry connections, mentoring and access to resources to prototype and test new technology, allowing them to... Read more about New incubator working to help space companies take off in NM
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