DECEMBER 16, 2014, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - Most children recognize the iconic figure whose rotund physique is decked out in a red and white suit with a joyous demeanor and a belly that jiggles like a bowl full of jelly every time he lets out a "ho, ho, ho!" The figure is Santa Claus of course, and this year, in order to ensure every child has a chance to smile on … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Leading Army Researcher: Future of Autonomous Vehicles
WARREN, Mich. (Dec. 16, 2014) - Army Technology Magazine interviewed Dr. Paul D. Rogers, director of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center at the Detroit Arsenal here. Rogers provides executive management to deliver advanced technology solutions for all Department of Defense ground systems and combat support equipment. Army Technology: … [Read more...]
A Force Multiplier: Investigating the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
DECEMBER 16, 2014, LTJG Katie Braynard - For more than a decade, the U.S. military has employed unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, to patrol the skies over targets and areas of interest, providing critical surveillance capabilities without putting pilots and crew in harm’s way. With the recent demonstration of hand-launched UAS on board a Sector Miami Fast Response … [Read more...]
Thousands Gather to Honor Fallen Veterans for Wreaths Across America Day
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va., Dec. 15, 2014 - Amid crisp air and the aroma of pine needles, thousands gathered to lay remembrance wreaths on veterans’ headstones here to mark National Wreaths Across America Day, and in doing so drew one of the annual event’s largest turnouts in its 23 year history. “We’re grateful for the sacrifice, bravery, … [Read more...]
Arlington National Cemetery Continues Improvements, Director Testifies
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 15, 2014) - In testimony on Capitol Hill, the executive director of Army National Cemeteries said as the pace of interments remain at an all-time high, Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia, continues process improvements. In prepared remarks before a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee Wednesday, Patrick K. Hallinan said accountability … [Read more...]