NATICK, Mass. (June 11, 2015) - Researchers, at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, have devised new, more operationally-relevant ways to evaluate protective eyewear and soft-body armor. These new test methods and apparatus are transitioning to the Aberdeen Test Center, or ATC, and will be incorporated into standardized test operating … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
15 Nations Assemble to Improve Force Development
JUNE 11, 2015, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa hosted 14 allied and partner nations June 2-4, for the inaugural International Professional Military Development (PMD) Symposium here. The PMD course is designed to provide a platform for European and African nations to share best practices, concepts about recruiting, as well … [Read more...]
Stryker Brigade Tests Gray Eagle’s Advanced Communications Gear
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 11, 2015) - Soldiers have put the MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system, or UAS, through its paces this month using advanced ground controls. The exercise, conducted at the National Training Center, or NTC, on Fort Irwin, California, involved the One System Remote Video Terminal, or OSRVT, which allows Soldiers to take control of the … [Read more...]
Defense Department Seeks Personnel Systems Reform
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2015 - The model for the Defense Department’s personnel system is outdated and a multi-pronged effort led by Defense Secretary Ash Carter is underway to reform it, the Pentagon’s top personnel official said today. Brad R. Carson, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, discussed the shortcomings of the personnel system … [Read more...]
Naval Base San Diego Hosts the 7th Annual Academic Military Recognition Ceremony
JUNE 10, 2015, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - More than 100 Sailors, Marines, veterans, dependents, and Department of Defense civilians and contractors were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the 7th annual Academic Military Recognition Ceremony held June 5 on the Pacific Beacon lawn aboard Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). The ceremony was an opportunity for the San Diego … [Read more...]