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USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS, 5/17/2013) -- The Navy's X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) has begun touch and go landing operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 17. For UCAS-D, this represents the most significant technology maturation of the program. Ship relative navigation and precision touchdown of the X-47B are … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
MarForPac Cuts Through Barriers with New Recon Robot
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (5/17/2013) -- Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific trained to operate a rapid area sensitive-site reconnaissance robot, the only robot of its kind in the Department of Defense, during an advanced technology demonstration program at the 3rd Marine Regiment headquarters here, May 8. Representatives from the ATD program showed Marines that the … [Read more...]
4,000 Veterans Hired Through Missouri Guard Employment Programs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (5/17/13) - As the National Guard transitioned from a strategic to operational reserve since 9/11, the Missouri National Guard evolved with the times, adapting and spearheading a number of state and federal jobs initiatives to ensure the nation’s part-time force is fully prepared. Under Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Steve Danner’s leadership, the … [Read more...]
Active-Duty Officers Sought for Attaché Duty
5/18/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Active duty line of the Air Force captains, majors and lieutenant colonels interested in attaché duty could find themselves on an international affairs team in Switzerland, Venezuela, Burma and others, but those interested must submit their applications by June 20 to be considered, said Air Force Personnel Center … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation about Armed Forces Day, 2013
For Immediate Release May 17, 2013 ARMED FORCES DAY, 2013 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the earliest days of our Union, America has been blessed with an unbroken chain of patriots willing to give of themselves so their fellow citizens might live free. Whenever our Nation has come under attack, courageous men and women in … [Read more...]