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Call for Papers and Sessions
September 21, 2009
Washington, DC
SGE Luncheon
July 16, 2009
Science in the Cause of Air Power: Basic Research in the US Air Force
Dr. Mark J. Lewis
The US Air Force began as a technology service, and from its beginnings has had a close relationship with the international research community. How that relationship has evolved, and how it impacts the Air Force mission, will be considered. This talk will review the role of basic research in the Air Force and the Department of Defense as a whole. The mission and operation of military scientists and engineers will be discussed, as well as challenges and opportunities for basic and applied research applied to Air Force needs. The impact of DoD support on the overall conduct of research around the world will also be considered.
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