Jason Martin, a Army National Guardsman was indicted on charges of wire fraud and theft of government property and is facing two federal felony charges for allegedly stealing over $10k in education benefits. His trial is set for December 18th and could possibly face up to 20 years in prison. According to information filed with the U.S. District Court, Martin was in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Virtual Simulator Provides Alternative Shoot, No-Shoot Training
By Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs 10/29/2012 - OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (AFNS) -- The 51st Security Forces Squadron offers a different way to engage in a shoot or no-shoot scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 is a virtual firearms simulator that uses life-like, life-size weapons to practice … [Read more...]
Thriller Explores Domestic Terrorism Driven by Personal Vengeance
The Ragnarök Conspiracy by Erec Stebbins An American bin Laden, a heroic Muslim, and an FBI agent THRILLER EXPLORES DOMESTIC TERRORISM DRIVEN BY PERSONAL VENGEANCE If someone murdered the person you loved most in this world, would you seek revenge? If your child, or your spouse, were killed in the 9/11 attacks, would you fight back against the … [Read more...]
Fit to Fly? From F-22s to Jumbo Jets, Real-Time Info on Pilots Needed
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Anyone who has followed news coverage of a plane crash has probably heard of a black box, an onboard device analyzed for clues into a flight’s demise. What if there were a black box for pilots that could determine, in real time, whether they are fit to fly, helping to head off cognitive and physical failures that could take a jet down? Recent … [Read more...]
National Military History Center to Auction WWII Vehicles
October 29, 2012 BENEFITS NATIONAL MUSEUM IN AUBURN Auctions America concludes its 2012 auction calendar with single-day sale at the National Military History Center in Auburn, Indiana Dec. 8 auction features more than 80 collectible military trucks and vehicles along with an assortment of memorabilia ‘without reserve’ Sale is expected to … [Read more...]