ADELPHI, Md. (Army News Service, Dec. 15, 2014) - Scientists at the Army Research Laboratory have developed and are producing in small batches synthetic peptides they believe will serve as great replacements for animal-grown antibodies currently used to detect biological hazards. Today, natural antibodies are used as part of handheld ticket assays that can be used to detect … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Center for Information Dominance Streamlines Training
DECEMBER 15. 2014, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - In an effort to deliver cryptologists to the fleet faster, the Center for Information Dominance (CID) announced Dec. 12 that it will directly provide group-paced apprentice technical training (ATT) for the cryptologic technician (technical) and the cryptologic technician (maintenance) ratings. ATT provides new Sailors with technical … [Read more...]
First-Person Shooters: The Future of Army Research, Development, and Force Capabilities
FORT BLISS, Texas (Dec. 15, 2014) - In an effort to further develop and enhance 'Force 2025' capabilities, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's Army Capabilities Integration Center held a pilot test for Early Synthetic Prototyping here, Monday through Thursday. The Early Synthetic Prototyping, or ESP, uses a virtual environment to allow Soldiers the ability to assess … [Read more...]
Navy Housing Survey Deadline Looms
DECEMBER 12, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Sailors who live in family housing at both overseas and various U.S. locations have until Dec. 19 to participate in the Resident Satisfaction Survey. The survey gives residents the opportunity to share their valuable insight in how their housing needs are being handled and what issues they might have encountered. Sailors at Carroll's … [Read more...]
CSA Makes First Visit to Huachuca and Learns of Post’s Unique Capabilities
FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. (Dec. 12, 2014) - Fort Huachuca leadership hosted Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno for his first-ever visit to the southwest desert post, Monday and Tuesday, highlighting the unique capabilities found here which support the new Army Operating Concept, leader development and the future of the Army. "This is [an installation] I've been wanting … [Read more...]