ABOUT

AFRL leads the discovery, development and delivery of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. We’re pushing the boundaries and creating a new tomorrow through unparalleled research.

LEAD

We are not content to compete— AFRL leads the way. Where others follow, we forge our own path. When others say it is impossible, AFRL finds a way.

DISCOVER

Excitement for what’s possible drives us forward. There are many challenges—global and domestic—ahead, but we thrive when tasked with finding a solution that seems undiscoverable.

DEVELOP

Finding the answer is just the beginning. We grow and expand new ideas until they’re scalable, cost-effective and safe for our developing world.

DELIVER

Our world needs complete solutions. In order to give our warfighters an unmatched advantage, we deliver on our promises and surpass expectations.

OUR LEADERSHIP
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Our commitment to innovation gives us the drive to constantly push the envelope and deliver the technology that keeps us prepared for the future.

Commander

Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei

Executive Director

Dr. Kevin T. Geiss

Deputy Commander

Col. Karl W. Seekamp

Command Chief

CMSgt. Timothey C. Hodgin

UNITED STATES

AIR FORCE

Mobilization Assistant

Col. Joseph W. Tringe

Center Digital Technology Officer

MR. STEVEN B. MAHURIN

UNITED STATES

SPACE FORCE

Structure & Locations
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To meet current and future technology needs, AFRL has unique facilities and state-of-the-art equipment in locations around the world.

AFRL is headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, home to the Wright brothers and recognized as the birth place of aviation. We’re comprised of Technology Directorates, Functional Directorates, 711th Human Performance Wing and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

Foundational Technology

      • Office of Scientific Research
      • Materials & Manufacturing

Air Warfare

      • Aerospace Systems
      • Munitions

Space Warfare

      • Aerospace Systems Rocket Propulsion
      • Space Vehicles

Information & Spectrum Warfare

      • Directed Energy
      • Information
      • Sensors

711th Human Performance Wing

      • Human Effectiveness
      • Unites States School of Aerospace Medicine

Technology Transition Office

      • AFWERX/SPACEWERX
      • Enterprise Customer Engagement
      • Integrated Capabilities
      • Small Business
      • Strategic Partners