JULY 12, 2016, (AFNS) - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in partnership with researchers from the University of Arizona, is exploring an innovative way to use sound to destroy toxic firefighting chemical. The project, funded by the AFCEC Broad Agency Announcement program, demonstrates a potentially safe and cost-effective disposal method for more than 619,000 gallons of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Navy Railgun Engineer and STEM Inspires Middle Schoolers at Summer Camp
JULY 11, 2016, DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) - Madeline didn't know if she liked Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) last year but decided, "Eh, I'll give it a shot," and enrolled in a Navy STEM Summer Academy. The rising Spotsylvania 8th grader soon realized it was the best decision she ever made. While engaged in a week of STEM camp activities, Madeline was … [Read more...]
Carter Salutes Iraqi Forces, Announces 560 U.S. Troops to Deploy to Iraq
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 - During his visit to Baghdad today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Iraqi leaders, coalition commanders and U.S. troops and also announced that the United States, in close consultation with the Iraqi government, will have an additional 560 troops to deploy to Iraq to assist in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according … [Read more...]
Extreme Weather Automotive Track Tests Military and Civilian Customers
JULY 11, 2016, FORT GREELY, Alaska - The U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center is the Department of Defense's primary extreme cold test facility. Tasked with testing virtually everything in the ground combat arsenal in a natural environment where winter lows drop far below zero, CRTC has just experienced its busiest test season in several years. Among other things, the test … [Read more...]
President Obama Visits Naval Station Rota – First US President to Visit in 15 Years
JULY 11, 2016, ROTA, Spain (NNS) - President Barack Obama spoke to more than 2,000 American and Spanish service members and their families during a visit to Naval Station Rota, Spain, July 10. During his visit, Obama visited USS Ross (DDG 71) as well as held an all-hands call to thank service members. Obama's trip to the naval station marked the first time a U.S. president … [Read more...]