Air Force Hides Science Board Meeting from Public
Published Date: 10/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board is holding a secret meeting on October 13 and 16, 2026, to kick off important research projects for the next year. This meeting is closed to the public because it involves classified info, but it affects scientists and military planners working on future Air Force tech. If you want to share your ideas, you can send a written statement before the meeting.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Meeting Closed to the Public
The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board meeting will be closed to the public on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at The Mark Center, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA. The meeting is closed because it will involve discussions of classified matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1).
Public May Submit Written Statements
Members of the public may submit written statements to the Designated Federal Officer at the address provided (mailing address: 1060 Air Force Pentagon Rm 5E815, Washington, DC 20330-1060) at any time; the Designated Federal Officer will review submissions with the Board Chair and provide them to Board members. Written statements received after the meeting may not be considered until the next scheduled meeting.
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