NOVEMBER 14, 2014, CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines accompanied by a working dog descended on a rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. Once on the ground, the tracking dog led the Marines through the jungle in search of three simulated downed aircrew. The Marines conducting the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise were with 3rd Law … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
New Technology to Reduce Soldier’s Load
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 14, 2014) - Current and future developments in energy production promise to lower the Soldier's combat load and reduce the logistical footprint, said an Army systems expert. Current technology could allow Soldiers and their vehicles and equipment to one day passively capture solar energy, which will automatically charge batteries used for … [Read more...]
Controlled Monitoring Procedures, Post-Deployment Housing Location Identified for Germany
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany (Nov. 13, 2014) - Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the Ebola virus does not spread into Germany via U.S. military personnel, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command has developed a plan for controlled monitoring of all uniformed Department of Defense personnel home-stationed in Germany, redeploying from areas in West Africa affected by the … [Read more...]
Webinar Helps Promote Tobacco Free Living
NOVEMBER 13, 2014, PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) - The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) hosted a webinar Nov. 12, in support of Tobacco Free Living Month. More than 70 health promotion professionals from the Navy, Air Force, Semper Fit staff and Defense Health Agency representatives dialed-in for the hour-long webinar that focused on reducing the use of tobacco on … [Read more...]
Army Focuses on Autonomous System Development
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Nov. 13, 2014) - The U.S. Army has invested in robotics technology for many years, and the focus is ever increasing toward autonomous system development. Matt Donohue is the science and technology ground maneuver technology portfolio director for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. "My … [Read more...]