FEBRUARY 21, 2017, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - A common problem for aircraft maintainers may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to an Air Force Research Laboratory advanced inspection robotics research effort. AFRL researchers recently traveled to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to demonstrate the Remote Access Nondestructive Evaluation (RANDE) system. … [Read more...]
Strike Capable Asset: Navy, Marine Corps Team Up for Maritime Deployment
FEBRUARY 21, 2017, NAVAL AIR STATION FALLON, Nev. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 “Death Rattlers” departed Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, to conduct predeployment training with Carrier Air Wing 11 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, Jan. 25 to Feb 23. The Death Rattlers are one of two F/A-18 Hornet squadrons the Marine Corps has identified to deploy … [Read more...]
Nimitz Completes Testing INSURV
FEBRUARY 21, 2017, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) successfully completed the final phase of testing conducted by the Board of Inspection and Survey, INSURV, the Material Inspection, one day earlier than expected in San Diego, Feb. 16. INSURV is a congressionally-mandated inspection of U.S. Navy ships. The inspection is a thorough check of the ship's … [Read more...]
Army Implements New Updated Ammunition Management System
FEBRUARY 21, 2017, FORT LEE, Va. - The Army is implementing an updated ammunition management system with significantly improved cyber-attack resistance, as well as greater transparency for ammunition managers and easier functionality for operators. The Standard Army Ammunition System used by the service's active and reserve components to manage and control ammunition supply … [Read more...]
Top 6 Tips: Surviving Deployment for Military Spouses
February 20, 2017, by Anna Brecken - Entering military service is being selfless and accepting all the risk along with the honor you can bring to your country. However, risks and reputation are not the only things that you may experience. You may face emotional problems when leaving your loved ones behind. Surviving deployment and the emotional pain that goes with it can be … [Read more...]