WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2021: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command To bridge the gap between Air Force and installation-level efforts, the Air Force Materiel Command has established a Major Command Barrier Analysis Working Group as part of ongoing efforts to drive greater diversity and inclusion across the enterprise. The MAJBAWG will focus on anomalies found in civilian or military workplace policies, pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2021: Following the House Armed Services Committee passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Turner issued the following statement: "Early this morning in the Armed Services Committee, I voted to increase President Biden's inadequate defense budget that would have left our military without the support they need to keep our Nation safe. I was also able to include significant   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 3 (TNSRes) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: Materials for aerospace applications face many challenges. The structure of an aircraft must be light yet strong. Structural components such as the wings or fuselage must resist damage while at the same time in some areas be able to handle high temperatures from engine exhaust. An aircraft's electronic components must also be shielded from electrical surges due to lightning strikes or other int  more