About
LEAD
We’re not content to compete—AFRL leads the way. Where others follow, we forge our own path. When others say it’s impossible, our team 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 world.
DELIVER
Our world needs complete solutions. In order to give our warfighters an unmatched advantage, we keep 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
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Kathy-Anne Soderberg
Deputy Commander
Col. Karl W. Seekamp
Command Chief
CMSgt. Timothey C. Hodgin
Deputy Technology Executive Officer
Dr. Andrew D. Williams
Mobilization Assistant
Col. Joseph W. Tringe
UNITED STATES
AIR 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.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATES
Each technology directorate focuses on the development and innovations and are separated by technological capabilities.
OPERATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORATES
The functional directorates provide specialized support, strategic direction and oversight of the operations and business functions.