NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - Researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, are part of a group of Defense Department scientists looking to develop or find a commercial replacement for firefighting foams containing fluorine. Firefighting foams — called aqueous film-forming foams — are used by the military to rapidly extinguish liquid fuel fires on … [Read more...]
Taking a Load off the Sailors’ Shoulders with Exoskeletons
NOVEMBER 15, 2019 - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport is striving to take a load off the shoulders of the Sailors and civilian workforce by developing technology such as exoskeletons. Human Assistive Technology (HAT) is the development and use of technology to reduce the load and strain a person’s body experiences while performing a task, such as … [Read more...]
Navy Exchange To Honor Veterans
NOVEMBER 8, 2019 - In celebration of Veterans Day, the Navy Exchange (NEX) will be presenting Veterans a 2019 commemorative coin and select NEX mini mart locations will be offering all customers free coffee. The coin will be presented to retired Veterans at select NEX stores on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will also be available online at myNavyExchange.com when a … [Read more...]
Approved Veterans and Caregivers to Access Base Facilities, Shops
OCTOBER 30, 2019 - Navy installations are ready to support authorized veterans and their caregivers who will soon be able to enjoy certain Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and shop at base commissaries and exchanges. Effective Jan. 1 2020, veterans awarded the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, who are former prisoners of war, or have service-connected disability … [Read more...]
Navy Preps ‘Midway’ Film Crew to Bring Real Battle to Life
OCTOBER 29, 2019 - The Battle of Midway was one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II in the Pacific, and a major film depicting its events is about to hit the big screen. Defense Department historians who helped from start to finish say "Midway" does justice to the integrity, accountability and toughness of everyone involved in the real June 1942 battle. Written by … [Read more...]