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| MAGNETIC INSPECTION – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Payamps with the 437th Maintenance Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., uses Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing to inspect a water separator bolt from a C-17 Globemaster, Oct. 4, 2004. The Globemaster is the nation’s newest and most modern airlifter. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John M. Foster |
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| Global Posture of Troops is Transformational |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2004 – The global posture of American troops is part and parcel of the transformation of the U.S. military, said the Joint Staff's deputy director for strategy and policy. Global posture is transformational, Navy Rear Adm. Richard Hunt said. "It goes hand in hand with other transformation areas we're working," he said. Story |
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| Navy and Marines Practice New Team Concept |
| ABOARD USS ESSEX, Northern Arabian Gulf, Oct. 14, 2004 – While visiting the USS Essex, Adm. Vern Clark, chief of Naval Operations, praised the work of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, saying it was a wonderful example of the integration that is taking place throughout the Navy/Marine Corps Team. Story |
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| Air Force Museum Changes Name |
| DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2004 – Officials announced a name change for the U.S. Air Force Museum to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The new name confirms the museum's national character and world-class collection, officials said. Story |
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| Pay to be Faster, More Accurate |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2004 – A new pay system should make pay for mobilized Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers more timely and accurate. Story |
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| Navy Transitions to New Aircraft |
| ATSUGI, Japan, Oct. 13, 2004 – Strike Fighter Squadron 27 transitioned to the new F/A-18E Super Hornet. “It is a fantastic aircraft, which greatly enhances the capabilities of the air wing and the USS Kitty Hawk Strike Group,” said Lt. Cmdr. Todd Abrahamson. Story |
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| Sensors Offer ‘Persistent Stare’ |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2004 – Commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan are praising the “persistent stare” capability of raised sensors for viewing terrain a good distance away from fixed Army locations. Story |
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| New GPS Enhances Capabilities |
| PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oct. 13, 2004 – The next generation Global Positioning System Receiver will give the warfighter improvements, to include many capabilities not found on any commercial receiver. Story |
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