WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: Air Force Research Laboratory scientists recently patented a new tunable radio frequency (RF) filter design. The new design is for a smaller, lighter, less expensive device that requires much less power than current technology. As the Air Force moves to smaller, more "agile" flying vehicles such as hand-launched drones, reduced size, weight and power (SWaP) for all components become more cri  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program, now in its 19th year, successfully propelled 50 new student interns plus eight returning scholars through a summer of research opportunities and learning experiences, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ironically, this class of Wright Scholars was the largest since the program began in 2001, and this was the first-ever virtu  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued the following news: The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with the governing council of the Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), has approved a pilot program to enable AFRL researchers to partner with industry collaborators to address key capability and technology gaps in support of human performance monitoring and aeromedical evacuation missions. In the new program, industry leaders can submit NBMC proposa  more

HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force (49th Air Wing) issued the following news: The 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has welcomed an influx of new leadership to its ranks. Serving as the new technical director for the test group is James Keith. Lieutenant Colonels Alex Wolfard, Paul Dolce and John Wisecup each assumed command of a squadron within the test group, the 586th Flight Test Squadron, the 846th Test Squadron and the 746th Test Squadr  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: During the interview for his latest job, Col. Carl Ise described the opportunity to work for Arnold Engineering Development Complex as a "dream come true." The time he has spent in AEDC facilities and among the workforce since landing his new role has only served to strengthen this sentiment. "AEDC is steeped in history and advanced technologies, which I find fascinating and am thrilled to b  more