July 21, 2014, KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, Hawaii - The Legged Squad Support System concept has taken five years to develop by Boston Dynamics and $2 million to create. It is now being thrown into the heart of Kahuku Training Area, completely controlled and field tested by five young Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The LS3 is a robotic mule, capable … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Air Force Focuses Fourth Round of VERA/VSIP on Headquarters Reductions
July 21, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, the Air Force announced a fourth round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning July 21. This follows the recent Air Force announcement on headquarters organization and staffing reductions. Those changes are designed to eliminate redundant activities and … [Read more...]
Chow From A 3-D Printer? Natick Researchers Are Working On It
NATICK, Mass. (July 21, 2014) - Army researchers are investigating ways to incorporate 3-D printing technology into producing food for Soldiers. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center's, or NSRDEC's, Lauren Oleksyk is a food technologist investigating 3-D applications for food processing and product development. She leads a research team … [Read more...]
No Hint Russia Has Ceased Rebel Support
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2014 - Although it's unclear who is helping separatists fighting in Ukraine and how much help is being provided, there are no indications that Russia has stopped its support, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said today. During a Pentagon news conference, Kirby discussed the need for Russia to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine and its … [Read more...]
Natick Takes Shelter Ballistic Protection to the ‘X’ Level
NATICK, Mass. (July 18, 2014) - Sometimes going ballistic is a good thing; particularly, if it means working to enhance ballistic protection where Soldiers live, work, sleep and eat. Researchers at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, with help from the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, have developed … [Read more...]