MAY 12, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The Army has tons of data and analytics, which can potentially be used for a wide range of things - from the evaluation of new weapons systems to increasing the resiliency and well-being of the force, said Gary Wang, deputy chief information officer, Army G-6. Data and analytics from social media can even be used to save lives … [Read more...]
VFA-101 Passes Initial F-35C Weapons Inspection – ‘Grim Reapers’ Pending Safe for Flight Status
MAY 12, 2016, NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif. (NNS) - The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 completed the first ever Conventional Weapons Technical Proficiency Inspection, the final phase required for Safe for Flight certification by Commander, Naval Air Forces, April 11, at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The Grim Reapers have overcome many … [Read more...]
GPS Registers Most Accurate Signal Yet
MAY 12, 2016, SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - On April 25, the Air Force’s GPS registered its most accurate signal yet, according to the Aerospace Corporation, which has been monitoring the data since 2002. Using the numbers from a network of NASA-owned, Jet Propulsion Laboratory-operated GPS tracking stations, Aerospace analysts calculated the signal-in-space … [Read more...]
Army Career Program Provides Training, Academic Funding for Scientists, Engineers
MAY 12, 2016, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - The U.S. Army is encouraging its civilian non-construction scientists and engineers to take advantage of a new funding source for career development. The Career Program 16 initiative includes academic degrees, developmental assignments, internships and short- and long- term training opportunities. A large percentage of Army … [Read more...]
The Research and Development of Bullet Proof Vests
May 12, 2016 - Perhaps more than any other profession, the Armed Forces require body armor of the highest level and versatility. This is true to such an extent that, apart from perhaps the Police, the Military has been the driving force behind the growth of the body armor industry. Servicemen and women require protection against extremely dangerous threats, but also … [Read more...]