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Breaking Barriers ~ In Iraq...
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Pilots are a rare kind of human. They leave the ordinary surface of the word, to purify their soul in the sky, and they come down to earth, only after receiving the communion of the infinite.~~~~~Jose Maria Velasco IbarraA dear friend sent the link to this story of a Captain in the Air Force who is deployed to Iraq. ...18 hours ago -
Spectre Gets A Brain Upgrade
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The U.S. Air Force is modifying the fire control software on its AC-130H gunships so the 105mm howitzer and 40mm autocannon can track and shoot at different targets at the same time. Currently, the two weapons can both be aimed at only one target at a time. The AC-130s are also being tested using missiles, like ...18 hours ago -
Air Force Finishes Safest Flying Year
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From Air Force Material Command: 11/6/2009 - KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico -- Fiscal year 2009 was the safest flying year in the 62-year history of the Air Force with only 17 Class A mishaps. The next best year was fiscal year 2006 with 19 Class A mishaps. A Class A mishap is one where there is loss of life, ...1 day ago -
Fox NFL Sunday In Afghanistan...
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There are several differences between a football game and a revolution. For one thing, a football game usually lasts longer and the participants wear uniforms. Also, there are usually more casualties in a football game. The object of the game is to move a ball past the other teams goal line. This counts as six ...2 days ago -
Home grown Muslim Jihadist shows Islam’s true colors. Fort Hood
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Rather than post on this despicable act I am going to link to the below sites. Please visit and get their input on this. Atlas Shrugs Bare Naked Islam Blonde Sagicity Debbie Schlussel El Campeador Glenn Beck Ha Ha Your Dead Hill Buzz Ironic Surealism v3.0 Michelle Malkin Mountain ...4 days ago -
KC-X RFP Questions And Answers Continue
Defense Procurement News —
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The U.S. Air Force put out a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) in late September. It has proceeded apace with the receipt of questions related to the RFP and putting out answers. The idea is that the type of questions received should help write the final RFP to make it better and get better proposals. The ...4 days ago -
US Air Force Personnel Unhappy with Wearing Reflective Belt
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It is pretty humorous to see Air Force personnel griping about the reflective belts: Airmen concerned about becoming glow-in-the-dark targets are sounding off about those shiny Air Force safety belts that clash with their cammies. Airmen — and other servicemembers — have taken their gripes and giggles ...5 days ago -
Italy convicts 22 CIA operatives, U.S. Air Force colonel in rendition case
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MILAN -- An Italian court convicted 22 CIA operatives and a U.S. Air Force colonel on kidnapping charges Wednesday in a stern rebuke to the U.S. governments long-standing practice of covertly seizing terrorism suspects abroad without a warrant.5 days ago -
Military divers recover WWII remains.
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For two decades after her son’s bomber went down in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, Vella Stinson faithfully wrote the U.S. government twice a month to ask if his body had been found — or if anyone was looking.The mother of six strapping boys went to her grave without the answer that has [...]5 days ago -
Space Junk Threatens Future Missions
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Written by Nancy AtkinsonThe U.S. Air Force began upgrading its ability to predict possible collisions in space after two satellites collided in February 2009, and has now done a collision analysis on over 800 maneuverable satellites. They hope to be able to track 500 more non-maneuvering satellites by year’s ...6 days ago -
INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO LEAD INSIDER’S GUIDE CAREER WEBINAR SERIES — Press Release
Defense Procurement News —
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INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO LEAD INSIDER’S GUIDE CAREER WEBINAR SERIES Henley-Putnam Faculty Offers Guidance On Careers in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Protection (San Jose, CA, November 3, 2009) – As part of a new, exclusive series, former intelligence and federal law ...6 days ago -
U.S. Air Force and MDA To Net Sensors
Defense Procurement News —
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Raytheon was awarded a contract last week to begin prototype development of an architecture to integrate U.S. Air Force and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) sensors. The contract is only worth $3 million so this idea is only at the very beginning of development . The Air Force operates the strategic space sensors for ...1 week ago -
Northrop Grumman And EADS Keep Pressure On
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Northrop Grumman and EADS continue their preparation of the battlefield by criticizing the draft RFP put out by the U.S. Air Force a month ago. They believe that by focusing on cost as the prime discriminator in the award that it is biased against their possible proposal. In The Miami Herald article here there ...1 week ago -
US Air Force Eliminates Mandatory PT
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This is probably going to make many an airman’s day: Even as the Air Force prepares to toughen physical fitness standards for airmen, it’s proposing to do away with mandatory physical training. That means commanders no longer would have to provide airmen at least 270 minutes per week to exercise ...1 week ago -
Time to Move On
Defense Procurement News —
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Boeings emphasis since Day One of the renewed KC-X competition has been on clarity -- in the process as well as in Boeings approach to the bid process. That brings us to this question of pricing data from the last campaign. Perhaps we can put this distracting side issue to rest and get on with the process of ...1 week ago -
In Your Words
Defense Procurement News —
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One of the best parts of having a website like UnitedStatesTanker.com is receiving emails from the men and women who have served our nation in the U.S. Air Force. They have some incredible stories related to Boeing tankers that I’d like to share with you. And there’s not a better time to do that than this week ...1 week ago -
Stuffed large 20″ teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Air Force Enlisted Service Dress Uniform
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Stuffed large 20″ teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Air Force Enlisted Service Dress Uniform Show your support. 20 inch tall bear can stand alone & NAME of Airman in the color of your choice embroidered above the right pocket. (Dk. brown recommended.)Tags: cheap toys for kids, toys sets, toys ...1 week ago -
Process Under Attack
Defense Procurement News —
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While our opponent and their supporters have begun attacking the U.S. Air Force and its KC-X Tanker draft Request for Proposal, we have chosen to work within the process and continue asking questions some of which are posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website . In the past, this competition to replace ...1 week ago -
EADS Advanced Refueling Boom Transfers Fuel From Australian A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to F-16 Fighter — Press Release
Defense Procurement News —
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EADS Advanced Refueling Boom Transfers Fuel From Australian A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to F-16 Fighter ARLINGTON, VA — (Marketwire) — 10/22/09 — The EADS A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) — currently in production for four allied nations — marked another major performance milestone with the ...2 weeks ago -
New Road to Link Both Sides of Afghan River
Stupidica —
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KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2009 The road to economic success here is paved and has bridges linking both sides of the Kunar River. Left to right, Sarkani Subgovernor Hamish Gulab, Marawara Subgovernor Mer Azam Gujoorwall and Kunar Subgovernor Fazullah Wahidi cut a ribbon marking the completion of the ...2 weeks ago
