APRIL 8, 2016, REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. - On the battlefield, quick medical evacuation of a trauma patient can be the difference between life and death. Approximately 600 H-60 Medical Evacuation Black Hawk helicopters are equipped with carry-on medical devices. These Patient Movement Items, support the MEDEVAC mission that will increase patient survivability. Ensuring those … [Read more...]
Robotics Help Explosive-Handling Marines Reduce Risk
APRIL 8, 2016, CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - The purpose behind the new system is to help make ordnance disposal safer by allowing explosive ordnance disposal technicians to disassemble ordnance at distances five times farther than before. The distance, or standoff, away from explosive ordnance can be a matter of life or death. With the Remote Fuse Disassembly System, … [Read more...]
Air Force Review of the 13N Career Field for Nuclear, Missile Operations
APRIL 8, 2016, BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, in concert with Headquarters Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Directorate, has directed a review of the 13N career field. The goal is to create a self-sustaining career field that places a premium on experience and expertise at the wing level, while … [Read more...]
Milley Names Top 3 Readiness Focal Points
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 8, 2016) - While manning and equipping the Army are vitally important to winning the nation's wars, and needs to be addressed, the Army's No. 1 current priority is readiness, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley. Within readiness, the top three focuses are on increasing aviation flight hours, increasing quality … [Read more...]
Ford Unveils Namesake Statue
APRIL 8, 2016, NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) - A 9-foot bronze statue on a black granite pedestal honoring President Gerald R. Ford's naval service was unveiled, April 7, aboard Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in Newport News. "He was a servant leader long before that became a term, and it is my fervent hope that his character and integrity reflect onto the crew … [Read more...]