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AFRL welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, welcomed its newest commander, Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert, during a change of command ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 3, 2026.
AFRL NEWS
AFRL redesigns for strategic advantage, positions research enterprise to accelerate delivery of war-winning systems
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced a major redesign of…
Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel…
AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance…
AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited with Air Force Materiel…
Autonomous aircraft capabilities showcased by AFWERX, Joby at Department-Level Exercise
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFRL) — AFWERX , the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a…
Future of readiness: AFMS, partners explore innovative technologies
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — In a simulated drone-attack scenario at Fort Detrick, Maryland, medics moved quickly – recording…
AFRL’s NTS-3 Vanguard Set for Launch Aboard ULA Vulcan Rocket
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) — The Department of the Air Force (DAF) launches the Navigation Technology…
AFRL welcomes new Space Vehicles director
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) — Col. Richard R. Beckman assumed command as director of the Space…
Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, or Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, completed another…