French airborne artillery specialists
return fire against insurgents with their 155mm canons in
Kapisa province, Afghanistan on August 19th, 2011.
Ghost
Stealth Ship August
31, 2011
Juliet Marine has released the first
public photos of its Ghost ship, a stealthy concept craft
that is claimed to glide through the water in a gaseous
bubble. The effect, known as supercavitation, greatly
reduces friction with the water and allows the craft to
reach speeds up to 60 mph. Juliet Marine believes the
craft could revolutionize naval warfare and would be ideal
for inserting special ops troops on coastlines and
attacking enemy fleets. The photo above doesn't give away
how the craft actually works, but another photo (below)
found on the Juliet Marine website gives a few clues.
Below the water sit two pods on "wings" that protrude from
the ship into the water. The two pods supercavitate while
the main part of the craft stays above water. The pods are
similar in form and function to a superfast Russian
torpedo that is suspected of utilizing supercavitation.
Look closely to the left in the photo below to see an
artist's concept of the craft in action.
Photo of
the Day August
30, 2011
Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle
Tanks sit parked under an Afghan sunset at Combat Outpost
Shir Ghazay in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Blast Boxers August 30, 2011
Photo of
the Day August
29, 2011
The first F-35 Lightning II Joint
Strike Fighter to arrive at the 33rd Fighter Wing debuts
during the rollout ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base on
August 26th, 2011.
Army
Using TOW Missile Systems in Afghanistan August 29, 2011
U.S. Army Soldiers are using TOW missile systems in the
mountains of Afghanistan to watch for enemy activity. The
systems have superior optical and thermal imaging systems,
giving Soldiers a clear view of the surrounding area. And once the
enemy is located, the system can send a missile downrange
with pinpoint accuracy up to 3,750 meters away. PHOTO:
A Soldier with 2nd battalion 27th Infantry (the
Wolfhounds) operates a TOW missile system at Observation
Post Mace in Afghanistan's Kunar province on August 28th,
2011.
VIDEO: Hurricane Hunters Fly
Into Hurricane Irene August 28, 2011
Armourlite
Tritium Watch August 28, 2011
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VIDEO: Libyan Rebels Used UAV
to Coordinate Resistance Efforts August 27, 2011
Purple Heart Homes
August 27, 2011
Founded by two combat wounded veterans, Purple Heart Homes
is a veteran owned/operated non-profit organization with the
mission of making life easier for Service Connected
Disabled Veterans. More info atPurple Heart
Homes
Photo of
the Day August
26, 2011
An Airman and Soldier secure an area
near the Tarnek River in Qalat City, Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Operation Black Sand August 26, 2011
VIDEO: Marines Conduct
Security Patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan August 25, 2011
China's military is modernizing at a
rapid pace, but the Chinese government needs to be more
forthcoming on why it needs these new military
capabilities, according to an annual US Defense Department
report.
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PHOTOS:
Troops Take a Break August 24, 2011
Photos of US troops taking
well-deserved breaks during a multi-day mission in Alingar
district, Afghanistan. More...
VIDEO: Libyan Rebel Wears
Gaddafi's Hat
VIDEO:
Combat Engineers Clear Afghan Bazaar August 24, 2011
Photo of
the Day August
23, 2011
The USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group
transits the Indian Ocean.
VIDEO:
Russia Debuts New T-50 Stealth Fighter Jet August 22, 2011
9-11
Patch Project
August 22, 2011
The
9/11 Patch Project supports military, fire and police
personnel and has done so for nearly ten years. It is also
a fundraising effort through the sale of the special 9/11
Patches, Decals and Pins. More info at9-11 Patch
Project
A Belgian F-16 maneuvers into position
behind a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker over Afghanistan on
August 18th, 2011. (USAF photo by Master Sgt. Jeffrey
Allen)
Next week, US Marines will begin testing Oshkosh's
TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle. The Marine Corps is
searching for a remote-controlled vehicle that can be
utilized in convoys, route-clearing missions and other
high-risk operations. The TerraMax vehicle is designed for
fully autonomous missions that are supervised from an
escort vehicle at a safe distance. The Corps is hoping to
eventually field autonomous trucks in places like
Afghanistan.
A battalion of US Marines left Marjah District yesterday,
moving northward, signaling a growing confidence in
Marjah's Afghan National Security Forces. Two Marine
battalions had been operating in Marjah, a district that
was considered one of the worst in Helmand province
eighteen months ago. PHOTO: Afghan Local Police at a
graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Marjah in
April 2011.
The Doking mine-clearance vehicle is a remote-controlled,
unmanned robotic vehicle that is being used for mine and
route clearance missions in Afghanistan. PHOTO: 10th
Mountain Division Soldiers walk alongside the vehicle in
Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
VIDEO:
Harrier Landing and Taking Off August 17, 2011
Photo of
the Day August
16, 2011
A C-130 takes off on a dirt landing
strip in Qalat, Afghanistan on August 14th, 2011.
Marine Sergeant Winston Fiore is riding his motorcycle
across the country to raise awareness for Smile Trek, a
5000-mile hike he will be embarking on through Southeast
Asia in September. The Indiana native, recently home from
Afghanistan, has been speaking at Rotary Clubs along the
way and has raised 35 percent of his $25K fundraising goal
to benefit the International Children's Surgical
Foundation, a charity that provides free facial
reconstructive surgeries in the developing world. To
follow Fiore's progress or make a donation to ICSF, visit
smiletrek.org.
Photo of
the Day August
15, 2011
An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from
the flight deck of the USS John C. Stennis.
Marines
Recover Army Helo in Afghanistan August 15, 2011
US
Marines with Helicopter Support Team (2nd Marine Logistics
Group) performed a TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and
Personnel) on August 10, 2011 to retrieve a U.S. Army
helicopter at an undisclosed location in Logar province,
Afghanistan. (Click photo to enlarge.)
VIDEO:
The Navy Story August 15, 2011
VA
Announces Expansion of Post-9/11 GI Bill August 15, 2011
GI Bill
Beginning October 1st, 2011, eligible
students will be able to enroll in learning programs not
leading to a college degree, including correspondence
courses, flight training, on-the-job training and
apprenticeship programs. Also beginning in October,
non-active duty students who are enrolled in
distance-learning courses will be eligible for a housing
allowance and students on active duty will be eligible for
a stipend for books and supplies. More information at the
GI Bill Website.
Photo of
the Day August
14, 2011
USAF Senior Airman Sarah Baker greets
Afghan children during a security patrol in Qalat City,
Afghanistan on August 10th, 2011.
Pakistan
Gave China Access to US Stealth Helicopter August
14, 2011
Pakistan allowed Chinese military
personnel to view the "stealth" helicopter US forces
abandoned after it made a hard landing during the Bin
Laden raid, according to news reports. Chinese military
engineers reportedly surveyed the wreckage, took
photographs and even obtained a sample of the top secret
"stealth skin" that helped the helo fly undetected into
Pakistan airspace. Navy SEALs destroyed part of the helo
with explosives. The intact tail-section of the helo,
which landed outside a wall, was
eventually returned to the U.S. after a diplomatic mission
by Sen. John Kerry.
VIDEO:
Marines Destroy IED Factory August 14, 2011
Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce
August 2, 2011
By Matt Polsky, Guest
Contributor
There is a learning curve when
veterans return to civilian life, especially when
finding suitable employment. Luckily for veterans and
employers, the military has instilled a skillset second
to none, from strong leadership skills to loyalty and
discipline, veterans have been trained to get their job
done quickly and efficiently. At the same time,
adjustments to work environments and daily routines do
take time; however, veterans can get an edge by
following these tips and knowing what employers' look
for when evaluating new hires.Read More...
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