Juley 17, 2014, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (AFNS) - The 45th Space Wing supported Space Exploration Technologies’ successful launch of their Falcon 9 rocket carrying six second-generation ORBCOMM communications satellites July 14, from Space Launch Complex 40, here. The rocket flew in the Falcon 9 v1.1 configuration with upgraded Merlin 1D engines, stretched … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Army Creates Common Technology Marketplace for Communications Hardware
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (July 17, 2014) - The Army is creating a standard marketplace of tactical communications hardware to support the Common Operating Environment initiative and deliver a familiar and intuitive experience for Soldiers. The Common Hardware Systems, or CHS, program office maintains a portfolio of commercial technologies that satisfy tactical … [Read more...]
Naval Medical Research Center Provide 52 Walk-In Clinics for Bone Marrow Donations
July 17, 2014, SILVER SPRING, Md. (NNS) - Since 1991, the Naval Medical Research Center's (NMRC) Bone Marrow Research Directorate has played a critical role in supporting DoD bone marrow drives and identifying potential bone marrow donors. One little known method of collection, walk-in clinics, guarantees year-around donation capabilities outside of classic DoD bone marrow … [Read more...]
Military Members Encouraged to Use Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program
WIESBADEN, Germany (July 17, 2014) - As news of the reduction in force reaches thousands of Soldiers, it's important to know that the Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program, formerly known as Army Career and Alumni Program, is still a key resource in place to help with the transition to civilian life. Transition and accredited financial counselors are standing by … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition Kicks Off
July 17, 2014, CAMP ROBINSON, Ark. - Long before the sun rose Monday morning at the National Guard’s Professional Education Center, 14 of the Army National Guard’s best Soldiers came together to compete in the first event of a grueling three-day competition known as Best Warrior. This Army Guard-level event will determine who among the Soldiers here is the best … [Read more...]