Air Force Research Laboratory

Scientific research organization for the US Air Force and US Space Force

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July 2024 Maj Gen Scott A. Cain concludes command, succeeded by Brig Gen Jason E. Bartolomei
2023 National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence was completed to facilitate collaboration on eVTOL and UAS aircraft research between the Laboratory, private companies, and local academics.
June 2023 Maj Gen Heather L. Pringle concludes command, with Maj Gen Scott A. Cain taking over leadership
2020 The Space Vehicles Directorate announced the creation of a new Deployable Structures Laboratory (DeSel) focused on developing high-strength materials and satellite structures at Kirtland Air Force Base.
June 2020 Brig Gen Evan Dertien concludes interim command, succeeded by Maj Gen Heather L. Pringle
January 2020 Maj Gen William T. Cooley concludes command, with Brig Gen Evan Dertien taking interim leadership
May 2017 Maj Gen Robert D. McMurry Jr. concludes command, succeeded by Maj Gen William T. Cooley
May 2016 Maj Gen Thomas J. Masiello concludes command, with Maj Gen Robert D. McMurry Jr. taking over leadership
July 2013 Maj Gen William N. McCasland completes command, succeeded by Maj Gen Thomas J. Masiello
2011 The Battlespace Environment Division moved to a new Research lab facility at Kirtland AFB as directed under the Defense Base Realignment and Closure, 2005 Commission.
2011 Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories completed their operational period after consolidation to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Kirtland Air Force Base.
May 2011 Maj Gen Ellen M. Pawlikowski concludes command, with Maj Gen William N. McCasland taking over leadership
February 2010 Maj Gen Ellen M. Pawlikowski begins command of the Air Force Research Laboratory

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