MARCH 23, 2023 - In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Universities Space Research Association, the United States Space Force announced the establishment of a new University Consortium Research Opportunity addressing space science and technology challenges today. The research focus areas for this UCRO will include Beyond Geostationary Earth Orbit (xGEO) … [Read more...]
Yokota AB AFWERX Team Seeks to Invest, Innovate
MARCH 23, 2023 - Twenty members from Yokota Air Base attended the Defense and Security Equipment International, or DSEI, Japan exhibition March 16, in Tokyo, to seek out new, cutting-edge technology in a trip organized by YokoWERX, an AFWERX spark cell at Yokota AB that helps innovative Airmen bring their ideas to life. With 66 countries represented, DSEI Japan is the … [Read more...]
Power Rocket Sleds Speed Into the Future
A hypersonic sled travels 6,400-feet per second on a monorail and is recovered as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery effort at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This test marked the fastest recovery of a monorail sled in over 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photos) MARCH 22, 2023 – Rocket sled testing is … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Uniform Board Results
MARCH 22, 2023 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized changes are effective April 1. As separate services, … [Read more...]
Leaders Discuss Total Force Integration During Symposium
From left: Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass, Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, command chief, Air National Guard and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White, Jr., senior enlisted leader to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and command chief, Air Force Reserve Command, field questions during the … [Read more...]