MARCH 22, 2021 - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory researchers from the Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate along with the Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1’s UV-18 Twin Otter conducted airborne research last month in Homer, Alaska. The team’s objective was to measure bubbles using lidar, a laser system for measuring the ocean properties. Improved … [Read more...]
USS Gerald R. Ford Nearing Combat Ready
MARCH 22, 2021 - USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed its 17th Independent Steaming Event (ISE 17) after two weeks at sea in the Atlantic Ocean, March 21, 2021. During ISE 17, Ford accomplished carrier qualifications (CQ) for Fleet pilots and student naval aviators (SNAs), conducted Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials (CSSQT) phase 2A, and integrated carrier strike … [Read more...]
Unmanned Systems a Trusted and Integral Part of Warfighting
MARCH 17, 2021 - The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps released the Unmanned Campaign framework today. The Unmanned Campaign Plan represents the Navy and Marine Corps’ strategy for making unmanned systems a trusted and integral part of warfighting. Through a capabilities-based approach we can build a future where unmanned systems are at the front lines of our competitive … [Read more...]
Navy Continues Research Into Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
MARCH 8, 2021 – Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) is continuing their ongoing study to determine the long-term effects of the COVID-19 disease to support Marines in the COVID-19 Health Action Response for Marines (CHARM 2.0) at Camp Johnson, North Carolina. CHARM 2.0 is a continuation of an initial study that NMRC began at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island … [Read more...]
Navy Optimizes Production of Military Eyewear
MARCH 3, 2021 - Multiple military optical fabrication laboratories in various Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States are being connected electronically as the Defense Optical Fabrication Enterprise Management System (DOFEMS) comes online. Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA), Yorktown, VA was first to be connected on Jan. 11. Naval … [Read more...]