JULY 12, 2016, DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) - The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) is currently working with Surface Warfare Division (OPNAV N96) via the Surface and Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) on new training technology initiatives in support of Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) to help develop the sailor of 2025. "We are in the process of enhancing the … [Read more...]
ROK and U.S. Marines Advance as One
JULY 12, 2016, SUSEONG RANGE, Republic of Korea - On one side of a range, U.S. woodland uniforms and the gray Republic of Korea digital camouflage uniforms merge together as the Marines sit shoulder to shoulder on the back of a truck. On the other side, ROK and U.S. Marines wait in the darkness of assault amphibious vehicles, rifles in hand and ready to attack. ROK tanks align … [Read more...]
NMOTC Launches Navy’s First Flight Medic Course
JULY 12, 2016, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - The Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute (NAMI) launched a new course July 11 at the Navy Medicine Operational Training Center (NMOTC) in Pensacola for seven search and rescue hospital corpsmen. The Flight Medic Course (FMC) is where SAR corpsmen will receive their required flight medical training. In the past, this training was done … [Read more...]
Researchers Use Sound to Destroy Toxic Firefighting Chemical
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...]
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...]