Following a “Laboratory Commanders Sync” meeting Oct. 28, leaders from Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security service laboratories signed a memorandum of understanding for an expanded working relationship marked by cooperation and collaboration in a broad range of activities, especially in areas of mutual benefit. Left to right: Capt. Gregory Rothrock from the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center; Rear Adm. David Hahn, chief of the Office of Naval Research; Maj. Gen Cedric Wins, commanding general, Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and Maj. Gen. William Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)