Air Force Research Lab - AFRL

Official Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) X Account. #Science #Tech #Innovation for @USAirForce and @USSpaceForce. Follow/retweet ≠ endorsement.

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

AFRL is strengthening U.S. strategic advantage in space through its partnership with @blueorigin. The company is using AFRL’s high-altitude test facility @EdwardsAFB to develop new rocket propulsion tech.

Full story: https://t.co/3XPgiakdBJ

#PartnerWithAFRL | #RocketPropulsion

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

@AFOSR @USSpaceForce This webinar is designed to provide starting points for researchers, including:

• Critical research domains
• Student pathways
• Funding opportunities
• Multiple ways academic institutions can partner, collaborate & access opportunities

#PartnerWithAFRL | #MissionReadiness

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

Future readiness is built on collaborative science. AFRL, @AFOSR & @USSpaceForce invite you to "The Guardian Gateway" webinar Sept. 30, 2026 (4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET) to explore pathways, opportunities, and partnerships.

Register at https://t.co/TPBywnr2Y1.

#AFResearchLab

[SpaceWERX @SpaceWERXDOD]

🛰️ NOW OPEN! SpaceWERX 26.BX & 26.TX Release 6 is accepting submissions!

Explore 5 SBIR/STTR topics across space technology, space platforms, sustainment & logistics, with Phase I & Direct-to-Phase II opportunities.

🚀 Explore & submit: https://t.co/ypklsP1im3

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

#ICYMI ❤️Airmen and civilians from across #AFMC gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks last week, with ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives in the attacks and to remember the bravery and heroism of the first responders.

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

📈Modernizing affordably! #SecAF Meink said the @usairforce and @USSpaceForce must confront and defeat rapidly changing, AI-enabled threats while navigating a budget process built for a different pace of warfare. #readiness #modernize

https://t.co/xzawi6RvZo

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

Today at 1300 | #AFANational Executive Panel: Leveraging Modeling & Sim for Combat Effectiveness on tracing the digital thread from design to sustainment.

Location: Potomac D

#AFResearchLab | #InventTheFuture

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

Starting at 10:35 AM in Chesapeake A at #AFANational: AFRL Media Roundtable on the 4th Paradigm of Science, the AFRL org design, and the CCA transition pipeline.

Media inquiries: https://t.co/[email protected]

#AFResearchLab | #TechTransition | #DefenseMedia

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

We’re at @AFA_Air_Space's Conference! Visit Booths #303 and MB201 to explore how our innovation ecosystem connects researchers with technology leaders across AFRL’s critical capability areas.

#AFResearchLab | #AFANational | #InventTheFuture | #AirSpaceCyber

[Air Force Research Lab - AFRL @AFResearchLab]

We Will Never Forget.

Today, we honor those whose lives were lost on Sept. 11 and those who rose to the challenge by serving their nation as first responders, service members, civilian volunteers and leaders from the local to the national level.

#Remember911 | #NeverForget

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Today & every day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, honor the heroes who answered the call, & stand ready to protect the nation they left in our care. #NeverForget

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

📸The @usairforce in photos! This week's photos feature #Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. #OneAFMC

👀See more👇
https://t.co/Zy8zxBMkGl

[SpaceWERX @SpaceWERXDOD]

We’re heading to AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference!

Join AFWERX & SpaceWERX Sept. 14 - 16 in MD - booth #MB201 in the Maryland Ballroom expo hall. Meet the team and learn how we’re accelerating tech to advance air and space dominance. ✈️🚀

Learn more: https://t.co/JKRHqHBkwI

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

🤝@HAFB hosts the 2026 #AFMC Chief Orientation where newly selected chief master sergeants were provided with a strategic foundation in the AFMC mission and collaborate on critical @usairforce policies impacting enlisted personnel across the command.

https://t.co/4ZoPdbkn6z

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

Today in 1945, World War II officially ended when representatives from the Empire of Japan met with those of the United States and other Allied nations to sign the surrender document aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

The USPS honored Dr. Theodore von Kármán with this commemorative stamp #OTD in 1992. Dr. von Kármán helped establish the test facility that would become the California Institute of Technology's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Learn more: https://t.co/VtPSUBRy2h

[AFWERX @AFWERX]

🚁 #SuccessStoryTuesday: AFWERX-supported software enables one operator to control multiple uncrewed systems across platforms.

Learn more 🔽 https://t.co/0gmxhqOslY

*Disclaimer: References to non-federal entities do not constitute or imply DoW or DAF endorsement.

[AFWERX @AFWERX]

Check out this week’s #GetInvolvedMonday 👀

Funding opportunities are here! Don’t miss your chance to submit technologies and solutions to support our Airmen and Guardians 💪

Engage today! 👇

Funding opps: https://t.co/1aGwqjRX9O
Events & Webinars: https://t.co/7SZOjOv7hT

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

#ICYMI From checking IDs at the gates of @WrightPattAFB to serving as an SES and AFMC’s command counsel. His journey proves success isn’t about having the perfect plan—it’s about mindset, grit, adaptability and keeping your eyes downfield. #PeopleOfAFMC

https://t.co/VNaUoR4iOz

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Not exactly keeping a low profile. 👀

A B-2 Spirit soars above the @IndyCar #Freedom250 Grand Prix.