ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 22, 2014) - The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center is researching and developing smoke screen compositions to keep pace with the changing face of conflict. The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, known as ECBC, is currently completing a multi-year effort to refine several smoke screen compositions that will allow troops … [Read more...]
Army Watercraft Prove Ability, Benefit of Enduring Presence in Pacific
OKINAWA, Japan (May 22, 2014) - One glance at a world map, and it's quickly clear that the Pacific Theater is both huge -- 9,000 miles wide and half the earth's surface -- and very blue. Its massive seas hold about 25,000 islands with the majority of its population residing close to the shore, and its natural disaster-prone geography leaves its nations constantly preparing … [Read more...]
Cyber Warriors Flex Digital Muscle at 2014 Cyber Shield Exercise
May 20, 2014, CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - With cyber attacks occurring more frequently and becoming more complex, the National Guard is stepping up its efforts to defend critical infrastructure networks and develop the next generation of Cyber Warriors. More than 300 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians from 35 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the District of Columbia converged … [Read more...]
Explosives Detection Kit Ready to Enter New Acquisition Phase
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 20, 2014) - A small, easy-to-use and lightweight explosive screening kit continues to move forward toward full fielding as a means to provide Soldiers with the capability to screen for suspected homemade explosive materials. Using proven colorimetric chemistry, the handheld Colorimetric Reconnaissance Explosive Squad Screening, known as a … [Read more...]
Army Software Researchers Develop MRAP Simulator
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (May 20, 2014) - Army software engineers faced a challenge: Saving Soldiers' lives. With the development of new simulation applications, Soldiers can now use advanced computers to train for worst-case scenarios. U.S. Special Operations Command representatives visited the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, known … [Read more...]