MAY 17, 2016, NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (NNS) - The 51st annual Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition kicked off at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, May 16. The "Service Chief's Update," a panel led by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John Richardson, Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert Neller, Commandant of the Coast Guard, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Air Force Demonstrates Key Rocket Engine Technologies for Next Generation Launch Systems
MAY 17, 2016, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne achieved a major milestone under the Hydrocarbon Boost (HCB) program, which is advancing domestic rocket engine technologies in support of next generation launch systems. The HCB program completed full power, full duration tests of the oxygen-rich … [Read more...]
Managing Obsolete Products Could Save Government Millions
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (May 17, 2016) - In a world where technology changes rapidly, unavailable parts for weapons systems can be detrimental to the Warfighter and their mission. Finding proactive solutions for obsolete parts and products is imperative for the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center. According to the DOD Guidebook for … [Read more...]
“One Ship, One Crew” Drives Frank Cable’s Readiness Training
MAY 16, 2016, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - Sailors and Military Sealift Command mariners aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) worked together to improve at-sea readiness for emergency-response situations while underway, May 13. MSC Mariners and Navy Sailors participated in drills as part of a shipwide effort to ensure the crew is prepared to respond to emergencies … [Read more...]
Total Force Effort Trains Future KC-46 Pilots
MAY 16, 2016, MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. (AFNS) - A group of total force Airmen has been selected to participate in the initial operational test and evaluation of the KC-46 Pegasus as the Air Force prepares for the tanker’s arrival here. Each KC-46 will be equipped to receive fuel in flight and the crews who will fly during the IOTE will need to be trained in receiver … [Read more...]