NATICK, Mass. (Sept. 11, 2013) - In their quest for better helmet technologies to keep Soldiers and Marines safe on the battlefield, researchers at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center here are making a "HEaDS-UP" play. Helmet Electronics and Display System-Upgradeable Protection, or HEaDS-UP, has been a four-year effort at Natick to provide mounted … [Read more...]
New Army Training Network Videos Help with Training Management
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (Sept. 11, 2013) - The Army's primary website for training resources recently added eight short videos to improve unit training management throughout the force. Brig. Gen. Mike Lundy, deputy commanding general of the Combined Arms Center-Training, instructed the Army Training Network, known as the ATN, to develop the videos following post visits by … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Seek Better Airdrops
NATICK, Mass. (Sept. 10, 2013) - Among the many testing capabilities housed at the Natick Soldier Systems Center, the Roller Load Test Facility offers the unique ability to simulate the roller and rail systems used in aircraft to deliver cargo airdrops - all while still on the ground. Recently, engineers at the U.S. Army's Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering … [Read more...]
Westphal Briefs Stewart-Hunter Community, Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers
FORT STEWART-HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga. (Sept. 9, 2013) - The Army's second-highest-ranked civilian recently visited Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and Savannah to share his thanks with Soldiers, families, and Army Civilians, and to talk about the vital role the area's port plays in national defense and the economy. During his three-day visit, Sept. 4-6, Under Secretary of … [Read more...]
JLTV Testing Begins: Program on Schedule and Budget
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 6, 2013) - Full-pace, full-scope testing of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle prototypes began Sept. 3 and will last for 14 months. Each of the three vendors -- Oshkosh Defense, Lockheed Martin and AM General -- delivered 22 vehicles and six trailers for testing to three sites -- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Yuma, Ariz.; and Redstone … [Read more...]