by Maj. Eric Badger Air Force Public Affairs 12/11/2012 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AFNS) -- In the next installment to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, the Air Force conducted its third X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launch here on December 11, officials said. The launch comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-2, which … [Read more...]
Army Developing Next-Generation Surveillance Aircraft
December 5, 2012 By Kris Osborn Army scientists, engineers and program developers are making substantial progress building and integrating a technically sophisticated battlefield surveillance aircraft called Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System in a laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., service officials said. The initial task, now underway … [Read more...]
Secrets of the Universe Revealed
by Philip Lorenz III Arnold Engineering Development Complex Public Affairs 12/3/2012 - ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. (AFNS) -- Looking skyward, scientists worldwide now know the universe's size, composition, approximate age and rate of expansion, thanks in part to "essential" data derived from a time-sensitive test conducted at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex's … [Read more...]
Deployed Father Controls Airspace Over Son in Afghanistan
by Senior Airman Bryan Swink 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 12/3/2012 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- As any parent of a deployed soldier, Maj. Christopher Gering worries about his son who is deployed in Afghanistan. It can be gut wrenching knowing his child operates outside the wire, working to clear and dispose of improvised explosive devices. Since August, this … [Read more...]
USPS Releases Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Assure Delivery On Time
For United States Postal Services, Christmas is the biggest time of year for shipping packages overseas to Military members. The USPS released their deadlines for getting mail sent overseas to arrive in time for the busy Christmas season. The fastest way to send mail is through express mail. In order to take advantage of this service when sending to a military installation … [Read more...]