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U.S. Army, South Korean leaders discuss research,
development partnerships ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -‐-‐ U.S. Army and
South Korean officials discussed potential collaboration in science and technology areas that
benefit both the military and civilian sectors June 11.
Army aviation engineers play role in helicopter rebuild REDSTONE
ARSENAL, Ala. -‐-‐ The Army has upgraded the OH-‐58 Kiowa Warrior from 1980s equipment to
the most current technology available. With the Cockpit and Sensor Upgrade Program, Army
engineers from the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's aviation
and missile center are leading development efforts.
Army researchers "supersize" an idea that could lead to massive
improvements in helicopter performance ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND,
Md. -‐-‐ A new study by Army researchers is looking at inserting carbon nanotubes into the
structural design of helicopter rotor blades in hopes this approach eliminates a list of
deficiencies highlighted particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Army harnesses sun to reduce casualties from sniper attacks
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -‐-‐ The U.S. Army is harnessing the elements to help reduce
casualties from sniper attacks on forward operating bases. The U.S. Army Research,
Development and Engineering Command's research laboratory and aviation missile and
communications-‐electronics RD&E centers -‐-‐ ARL, AMRDEC and CERDEC -‐-‐ have integrated and
deployed wind and solar harvesting systems to provide continuous energy .
The 117 girls and boys witnessed firsthand what their parents and other scientists and
engineers do when they come to work at the "Natick Labs," the name by which the base is
known in the area.
AMC SHARP Task Force assesses command climate REDSTONE
ARSENAL, Ala. -‐-‐ Reaffirming his commitment to eradicate sexual assault in the command's
ranks, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Gen. Dennis Via, appointed a
senior executive as his special assistant to lead a Sexual Harassment and Assault Response
Program Assurance Task Force. Related Article
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Chairman champions
character in graduation
address
Hagel salutes Army at
238th birthday
celebration
Mabus describes
progress in combating
sexual assaults
Solar carport nears completion, prepares to power up TOBYHANNA
ARMY DEPOT, Pa. -‐-‐ Construction of a solar carport in front of the Mack Fitness and Recreation
Center is nearing completion. The carport will feature a solar photovoltaic array that will
supplement or provide power completely to the Mack depending on the amount of electricity it
generates. The carport will also provide 27 covered parking spaces.
238th Army birthday
celebrations kick off at
Mount Vernon
McHugh creates
greater oversight,
screening of those who
aid victims
SMA on sexual assault:
Commitment to 'Army
profession' required
Missile defense system readiness relies on FSR expertise
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. -‐-‐ Field Service Representatives are providing technical expertise
to maintain readiness of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system for the 11th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade in Guam.
Army supercomputing center signals growth in Soldier
protection solutions ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -‐-‐ Army Research Laboratory
engineers, responsible for future armor solutions and other unprecedented capabilities,
recently cut the ribbon on a facility expected to quadruple its computing capacity.
Focus on quality earns ISO/AS recertification TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT,
Pa. -‐-‐ Tobyhanna received the 'thumbs up' from international auditors following an in depth
inspection of business practices, earning recertification in meeting recognized standards for
quality. Auditors from NSF International visited the depot last month to conduct a surveillance
audit of Tobyhanna's International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001, and Aerospace Standard
(AS) 9100 and AS9110 certifications.
CECOM Software Engineering Center supports Oklahoma storm
damage assessments ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -‐-‐ In support of the General
Service Administration and Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Army Communications-‐
Electronics Command's Software Engineering Center developed and fielded the new National
Interest Action code for the recent Oklahoma Tornado and Storm 2013.
Army scientist discusses developing Soldier solutions 'at the
speed of war' ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -‐-‐ U.S. Army civilian engineers and
engineering technicians have deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, for the past two years to
develop field-‐expedient solutions for Soldiers.
