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Lt. Gov. Diane Denish Hosts Meeting to Explore Small Satellite Tech Development

Lt. Governor Diane Denish today hosted members of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the high technology business community to discuss the potential for developing the small satellite industry in New Mexico.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Freerepublic.com

Airmen sound off on reflective-belt requirement

Airmen concerned about becoming glow-in-the-dark targets are sounding off about those shiny Air Force safety belts that clash with their cammies.

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Related Topix: US Military, Ramstein Air Base, US Air Force

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Air Force Link

Air Force finishes safest flying year

There were only 17 Class A mishaps. The next best year was fiscal 2006 with 19 Class A mishaps.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force

Thu Nov 05, 2009

KOB-TV

Kirtland frequently practices emergency scenarios

Kirtland Air Force Base has an emergency plan that it constantly reviews, and officials frequently practice for different scenarios like severe weather, aircraft crashes, or terrorist attacks, for example.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Weather, Fort Hood, TX

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Defense News

U.S. Services To Build ORS Costs Into Budget Plans

Under instructions from U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn, the military services are building into their long-term spending plans the costs of quickly putting into orbit crucial space-based tools.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, US Navy

Thu Oct 29, 2009

PhysOrg Weblog

FASTSAT instruments shipped for tests and launch preparation

Three of the satellite instruments that will fly on an upcoming satellite mission called "FASTSAT" have been created at one NASA center and have arrived at another for more tests to ensure they are flight ready for launch.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, NASA, Space, Huntsville Metro, United States Naval Academy, Department of Defense, US News, US Military, US Air Force

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Air Force Times

Air Force revs up driving safety measures

A spike in auto and motorcycle deaths is prompting the Air Force to tighten its oversight of drivers - both on duty and off.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, US Marine Corps

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Missileer

Whiteman Air Force Base gains 2 units

25 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. The 498th Munitions Maintenance Group relocates from Kirtland AFB to Whiteman AFB, along with its new subordinate unit, the 19th Munitions Squadron.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Whiteman Air Force Base, Whiteman AFB, MO

Panama City News Herald

SIUC will close Tyndall undergraduate program in 2010

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale announced it will close its undergraduate degree program at Tyndall Air Force Base in 2010, a local school official confirmed Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, US Military, US Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, Scott Air Force Base

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Bizjournals

Job growth at 66-year low in NM

New Mexico lost 30,900 jobs from September 2008 to September 2009. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the month was 7.7 percent, reported the Department of Workforce Solutions.

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Related Topix: New Mexico, US Military, US Air Force

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Columbus Dispatch

$75 million in contracts awarded to Battelle

Battelle has won nearly $75 million in federal contracts that covers a broad range of work for the U.S. military.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, US Air Force

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Missileer

SECAF, CSAF issue memorandum aimed at stopping private motor vehicle fatalities

Norton Schwartz, in their Oct 8 memorandum to all Air Force personnel. In fiscal 2008, 29 Airmen were killed in motor vehicle mishaps.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force

Sun Oct 18, 2009

DefenceTalk News

Airmen Train, Advise, assist Iraqi Helicopter Pilots

CAMP TAJI, Iraq: Air Force pilots from the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron here train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis further develop their air force.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Evanston, IL

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Dayton Daily News

Battelle lands additional Air Force contracts

Battelle, the research and development organization, is working with the Air Force under three contracts to support preparedness at its medical centers, emergency response preparation and studies intended to help protect Air Force and Defense Department personnel against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.

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Related Topix: US Military, Brooks City-Base, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, US Air Force, San Antonio Metro

Thu Oct 15, 2009

PR-inside.com

Battelle Wins Key Federal Contracts in Defense and National Security

National Security Global Business recently was awarded a number of significant contracts highlighting the broad range of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear capabilities and technology solutions that Battelle offers to federal agencies.

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, US Military, US Air Force, US Army

Wed Oct 14, 2009

Free Republic

Air Force grooming Iraqi helicopter pilots

U.S. Air Force pilots here train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis to develop a capable Air Force to secure their country.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Evanston, IL

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Kansas City Star

Air Force says laser test over NM successful

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. The Air Force and Boeing say an airborne test last month of an advanced tactical laser damaged a moving ground vehicle.A Boeing spokesman says the Sept.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, US Army, White Sands Missile Range

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Alert 5

Edwards detachment stands up to test F-35

The U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center officials at Kirtland Air Force Base stood up Det.

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Related Topix: US Military, Edwards Air Force Base, US Air Force

Sat Oct 10, 2009

AOPA Pilot

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey: Flying Schizophrenic

Is there a future for a civilian tilt-rotor aircraft? Bell Helicopter thinks so and has teamed with Agusta, the Italian helicopter maker, to develop the Bell/Agusta BA609 for the corporate market.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Robins Rev-up

50 Years of ICBMs on Alert

Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas, pictured here during an African-American Heritage Luncheon in February, is the commander of Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. 50 Years of ICBMs on Alert Posted 10/6/2009 Updated 10/6/2009 by Brig.

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Related Topix: US Air Force, US Military, US News

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