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Oct. 21, 2004
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NEW SUB – The PCU Virginia, the Navy's newest attack submarine, arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Oct. 18, 2004, in preparation for her commissioning on Oct. 23. Virginia is the Navy’s first major combatant to join the fleet designed from a post-cold war perspective. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Andy Zask   High Resolution Photo
Technology Puts Battlefield in Public Eye
ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2004 – For the timeliest flow of news, the Army has developed the Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System to bring the stories of our nation’s defenders from remote locations to Hometown, America. Story
New Process Prepares Navy for Future Battles
ABOARD USS TARAWA, At Sea, Oct. 20, 2004 – The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa had its first look at FORCEnet, the next-generation naval warfighting process, during exercise Trident Warrior 04, Oct. 4-15. Story
Ship Introduces Wireless Internet
YOKOSUKA, Japan, Oct. 19, 2004 – In October, the USS Kitty Hawk provided new wireless hotspot locations for sailors to connect to the Internet with electronics devices that have wireless internet capability.  Story
Marine Corps Educates Forces
MARINE CORPS BASE, Quantico, VA., Oct. 19, 2004 – Marine Corps Systems Command recently released a video highlighting the latest equipment headed to the operating forces.  Story
Participation Reflects Evolution
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 19, 2004 – For the first time, the Bahrain Royal Navy participated in the bilateral exercise Neon Response 2005.  Story
Joint Idea Improves Information
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 19, 2004 – U.S. Joint Forces Command has spawned a new idea to orchestrate the constant flow of tactical information. Story
Officials Activate Space Institute
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Oct. 18, 2004 – Air Force Space Command activated the National Security Space Institute, the Department of Defense's new single focal point for space education and training.  Story
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