 
Outdoor Recreation: portal to adventure
Among the several items and adventures offered by Homestead Air Reserve Bases Outdoor Recreation, customers can take advantage of tents, paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles, large barbeque grills, and various sporting goods and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)
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Posted: 2/20/2013
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Dr. Robert Williams, 2012 Summer-at-the-Edge.
Dr. Robert Williams, center, with student attendees of the 2012 Summer-at-the-Edge program at Wright Brothers Institute.
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Posted: 2/15/2013
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Dr. James Kearns (left) presents Mr. John Schutte with an Excellence in Technology Transfer Award. (AFRL Image)
Dr. James Kearns (left) presents an Excellence in Technology Transfer Award to Mr. John Schutte of AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/11/2013
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Dr. Matthew Squires (AFRL Image)
AFRL’s Dr. Matthew Squires, a scientist with Space Vehicles Directorate, received a Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers for his work with laser-cooled atoms. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/8/2013
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Cross section of the isolator fiber. (AFRL Image)
Cross section of the manufactured isolator fiber. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/8/2013
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An optical fiber preform. (AFRL Image)
An optical fiber preform made of highly doped terbium oxide (Tb2O3) aluminosilicate glass. This high Verdet constant material is then drawn into optical fibers. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/8/2013
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A Scanning Electron Microscope image of nickel nanostrands: 1000 X (20 µm scale bar). (AFRL Image)
A Scanning Electron Microscope image of nickel nanostrands: 1000 X (20 µm scale bar). (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/8/2013
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Winner
Air Force Marathon Race Director Rob Aguiar presents the best Hydration Station trophy to Master Sgt. Sally Moore from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center for their alien station theme for the 2012 U.S. Air Force Marathon. Volunteers dressed up as aliens and welcomed runners to NASIC’s Alien Nation. (US Air Force photo)
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Posted: 2/7/2013
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Illustration of the spinning process, in which a vertically aligned array (left) is attached to rotating bobbin that also rotates about its longitudinal axis to impart twist into the yarn. (AFRL Image)
Illustration of the spinning process: A vertically aligned array (left) is attached to rotating bobbin that also rotates about its longitudinal axis to impart twist into the yarn. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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Multiwall carbon nanotubes in buckypaper decorated with gold nanoparticles approximately five nanometers in diameter. (AFRL Image)
Multiwall carbon nanotubes in buckypaper decorated with gold nanoparticles approximately five nanometers in diameter, developed using an AFRL system that provides enhanced strength and superior thermal and electrical conductivity. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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Schematic showing Super Abrasive Machining tool, used for creating a blade retention slot. (AFRL Image)
This schematic shows a Super Abrasive Machining tool, such as those used for creating a blade retention slot. The new process retains surface finish capabilities attained by grinding, while demonstrating material removal rates greater than conventional milling. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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F135-PW-100 gas turbine engine used to power F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter CTOL/CV (AFRL Image)
This F135-PW-100 gas turbine engine, used to power F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter CTOL/CV, benefits from AFRL's Advanced Manufacturing Propulsion Initiative. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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Schematic showing Super Abrasive Machining tool, used for creating a blade retention slot. (AFRL Image)
This schematic shows a Super Abrasive Machining tool, such as those used for creating a blade retention slot. The new process retains surface finish capabilities attained by grinding, while demonstrating material removal rates greater than conventional milling. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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Schematic showing Super Abrasive Machining tool, used for creating a blade retention slot. (AFRL Image)
This schematic shows a Super Abrasive Machining tool, such as those used for creating a blade retention slot. The new process retains surface finish capabilities attained by grinding, while demonstrating material removal rates greater than conventional milling. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/6/2013
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Lightweight turbocharger. (AFRL Image)
Lightweight turbocharger, intended for use on 30-50 horsepower class engines, has potential application to a wide variety of vehicles, such as unmanned air vehicles, airborne auxiliary power units, and private aircraft. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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One-bit random number generator (AFRL Image)
AFRL’s one-bit random number generator, developed in-house, generates a random binary value. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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The Secure Processor chip design. (AFRL Image)
The Secure Processor chip, designed in-house, is 11 mm x 14 mm, and has 824 area array Input/Outputs. (AFRL Image)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Lieutenant Colonel Alex Barelka, PhD, receives a Bronze Star from BG Stephen Twitty for his work in Afghanistan. (Air Force Image)
Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Lieutenant Colonel Alex Barelka, PhD, receives a Bronze Star from BG Stephen Twitty for his work in Afghanistan on strategic communications. (Air Force Image)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology test jet. (NASA Image)
The test jet for the Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT), which led to development of the Hybrid Flight Control Computer (HLFCC), for implementation on F-16s. (NASA Image)
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Posted: 2/1/2013
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AFRL’s Kenneth Miller, demonstrates various objects cut by laser beams. (Air Force photo)
Kenneth Miller, of AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate, demonstrates various objects that were cut by laser beams. (Air Force photo)
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Posted: 1/31/2013
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(From left) Explora’s Dr. Patrick Lopez, Evergreen’s Timothy Wahlberg, and AFRL’s Dr. David Hardy execute a ground-breaking agreement to share AFRL artifacts. (Air Force photo)
(From left) Dr. Patrick Lopez, executive director of Explora; Timothy Wahlberg, chairman of the board of the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum; and Dr. David Hardy, director, AFRL Directed Energy Directorate, sign letters of agreement at Kirtland AFB, N.M. (Air Force photo)
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Posted: 1/31/2013
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AFRL-designed sensor under the wing of a Cessna 182. (Civil Air Patrol photo)
Close up photo of the AFRL-designed ISR sensor installed on the Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182. (Civil Air Patrol photo)
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Posted: 1/31/2013
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The Civil Air Patrol’s Cessna 182, which uses an AFRL-designed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensor. (Civil Air Patrol photo)
The Civil Air Patrol’s Cessna 182, which uses an AFRL-designed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensor to relay real-time video to the ground for battlefield situational awareness through an AFRL-installed infrared downlink. (Civil Air Patrol photo)
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Posted: 1/31/2013
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WOW
Real science, technology and engineering professionals volunteer their time as “wizards” to bring a wide variety of science demonstrations directly to area classrooms. Demos are aligned with Ohio Curriculum Standards and provide maximum interaction and hands-on experiences for the students. One project is for students to build a bridge together. (contributed photo)
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Posted: 1/11/2013
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Year of Continuing Education
Education and Training Section staff (L-R) Michael Brame, Pamela Riorito, Cara Blair, Deborah McCord and Greg Goodwin have been an active part of the Air Force Materiel Command educational initiatives, the Year of the Community College of the Air Force in 2011 and the Year of Continuing Education in 2012, and are ready to embrace and help promote the third initiative, “Year of the Graduate” in 2013. (photo by Niki Jahns)
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Posted: 1/11/2013
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Spruce and Chidlaw
The 88th Security Forces Squadron and the 88th Civil Engineer Directorate have worked together to combat congestion during peak times at the intersection of Chidlaw Road and Spruce Way, Area A, via implementation of a continuous right-hand turn onto Spruce. CE continues to evaluate traffic flow there. (photo by Niki Jahns)
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Posted: 1/11/2013
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Space Fence
A graphic depicts resident space objects surrounding Earth. The Space Fence program will provide he ability to detect, track, identify and characterize orbiting objects. (Courtesy graphic)
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Space Fence
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Posted: 1/4/2013
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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Jacobson and his flight instructor.
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Jacobson and his flight instructor.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Stephanie Davis and her flight instructor.
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Stephanie Davis and her flight instructor.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chris Bird and his flight instructor.
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chris Bird and his flight instructor.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
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