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Researchers Explore Materials Degradation in Space
When Space Shuttle Endeavor launched in March, more than 1,000 new materials were onboard to be tested as a part of the sixth Materials International Space Station Experiment, or MISSE-6.

Officials Stand Up Headquarters for Global Logistics Support Center
A new, permanent headquarters overseeing Air Force global logistics support is now in operation at Scott AFB.

Engineers Save Air Force Millions with F100 Engine Test Plan
Collaboration between the F100 engine program office and personnel at the Arnold Engineering Development Center along with engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney has led to reduced test costs for component improvement verification testing.

White Sands Testing New Laser Devices
A new series of laser aiming and illumination devices are now being tested at White Sands Missile Range.

NFAC Team Puts New Helicopter Rotor System to the Test
Testing on a full-scale, state-of-the-art helicopter rotor system for a Department of Defense customer is underway at the U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center's (AEDC) National Full-scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) at Moffett Field,

NASA Completes First Full-Scale Motor Test for Orion Spacecraft
NASA has completed the first full-scale rocket motor test for the Constellation Program's Orion spacecraft, a test of a solid rocket that will be used to jettison the craft's launch abort system

Artificial Spider Silk Research Could Improve Body Armor, Parachutes
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is supporting a team from the University of Wyoming that is investigating spider silk proteins to create biomaterials for military purposes.

Scientist Demonstrates Record Speed for Bendable Electronics
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has provided research funding for fast, bendable electronics to attach to unevenly shaped objects like airplane bodies or engines.

Pearl-like Coating from Oysters Could Protect Aircraft
Scientists from the University of Dayton Research Institute have manipulated the process of shell and pearl formation in oysters to demonstrate a method for depositing pearl-like coatings onto various metal surfaces.

Navy's ManTech Program Cost Reduction Goals on Target
The Navy's ManTech office, managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is continuing to support the Virginia Class Program Office in its efforts to reach its cost reduction goals as mandated by the Chief of Naval Operations.

ARL Helps Develop New Process for Titanium Manufacture
ARL scientists have helped develop an innovative process that opens up new possibilities in the manufacture and use of titanium.

AF Leaders Discuss Future Challenges
Air Force major command commanders spoke to Airmen, Air Force Association members and other attendees about the challenges facing their organizations during the AFA's 24th annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition held Feb. 21-22, 2008.

New Web-Based Assignment Application Debuts March 3
Starting March 3, all active-duty enlisted members and officers, lieutenant colonel or below, who are slated to serve an unaccompanied tour of 15 months or less will have the ability to submit Web-based applications from any location worldwide, 24/7

Depot Conducts Sustainability Workshop, Solicits Community Involvement
The depot hosted a workshop where industry and community leaders participated in an initiative to carry out the Army's sustainability plan. The intent is to incorporate sustainable actions into the depot's overall strategic plan.

New Matting System to Improve Deployment Capability
The new, next generation matting system touts a 36 percent weight reduction over extruded aluminum (AM-2 panels) currently in use, and has twice the operational life.

ACC Officials Issue Latest Release from Stand Down for F-15s
The recommendation to return these aircraft to flying status is based on assessments performed by the engineering staff at WRAL Center with technical assistance provided by industry partners and the Air Force Research Laboratories.

Army Testing Unmanned Stryker Convoys
Pointing to the two Stryker Infantry vehicles idling behind him at their base camp on Range 37, he said these vehicles are part of a larger program set to bring vehicle electronics-vetronics technology integration and robotic systems to the force.

A Summary of the Workshop on Informatics Needs for Nanomaterials
Recognizing that materials are the building blocks of nanotechnology, the first in a series of workshops was held Feb 8-9, in Oak Ridge, TN on the topic of Informatics Needs for Nanomaterials. ...

AMMTIAC Offers ERA Training Workshop
AMMTIAC is now offering an ERA Workshop, which can be held at your facility, where we will conduct a three-day Strategic Enterprise Re-Architecting (ERA) session with your management team.

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