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U.S. Army Approaching One Million Unmanned Aviation Flight Hours
Roy Smith
03/09/2010
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The U.S. Army is now approaching up to one million hours of unmanned aviation flight with their fighter drones (also known as unmanned aerial systems), as reported by Todd C. Lopez for Army.mil.
Obama Praises Progress In Iraqi Elections, Calls It An Important "Milestone"
Roy Smith
03/09/2010
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On Sunday, U.S. President Barack Obama had called upon the parliamentarian elections in Iraq as a "an important milestone in Iraqi history" and reassured that all U.S. forces will by gone by the end of next year.
Senate Resolution Honor Women Soldiers' Accomplishments
Roy Smith
03/08/2010
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Last Thursday was the Joint Services Women's History Month Observance. The event was held on Capitol Hill where a Senate Resolution was put in place to "recognize the accomplishments of women in the military" by Sen. Barbara Boxer of California, and received by a Sgt. 1st Class Juanita Wilson, a female wounded warrior.
Computer Simulation Game Trains Commanders The 'Art Of Battle Command'
Roy Smith
03/08/2010
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Scientists from the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies is currently working with the U.S. Army to develop a computer-based game also known as "UrbanSim" to help support military commanders' training and their staff in counterinsurgency and stability operations, as reported by Christen N. McCluney, Special to the American Forces Press Service.
Sniper Rifle Improvements To Go Through Extensive Testing
Roy Smith
03/07/2010
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Several candidates who are competing for an improved version of the U.S. Army's sniper rifle M-24 will get to conduct thorough testing of the rifles this spring. Project manager for Soldier Weapons, Col. Douglas A. Tamilio said that the Army had put out an industry challenge to several companies to improve the M-24 sniper rifle to make it more accurate and adjustable to Soldier's needs.
Lockheed Martin To Provide 20 F-16s To Egypt
Roy Smith
03/06/2010
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The U.S. government has awarded an initial $213 million to Lockheed Martin for long-lead tasks for the production of 20 new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft for Egypt.
New Army Black Hawk Succeeds In Afghanistan
Peter Masselink
03/05/2010
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U.S. Army's new high-tech UH-60 Black Hawk M-model helicopter has been equipped with a stronger engine, a digital cockpit and composite rotor blades. When tested in combat in Afghanistan, the helicopter performed extremely well despite it being its first major combat, Kris Osborn of Army.mil reported.
U.S. Troops To Focus On Kandahar After Marja
Roy Smith
03/05/2010
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U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen announced earlier today that U.S. troops will shift their focus to Kandahar after their mission in Marja. John J.
Oshkosh To Reveal New Vehicles At AUSA Winter
Roy Smith
03/04/2010
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Military and Defense division of Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh Defense, has announced that they will be rolling out their new tactical MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) at the annual Association of United States Army (AUSA) Winter Symposium and Exposition. There will be two new types of the MRAP, where the concept is derived from the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).
New MultiCam Uniform, Boots And Gears For All Soldiers Deploying To Afghanistan
Roy Smith
03/04/2010
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Recently we've reported that all Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan, will be wearing a new "MultiCam" fire-resistant Army Combat Uniform. Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown of Army.mil recently wrote that starting this July, Soldiers will be equipped with the new Mountain Combat Boots and MultiCam-patterned Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment gear, also known as MOLLE.