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NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2006

DOD AND JOINT

U.S. ARMY

U.S. AIR FORCE

U.S. NAVY

U.S. MARINE CORPS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND JOINT ORGANIZATIONS

9/26/2006	Command Works to Meet Joint Warfighter Needs
9/22/2006	Rumsfeld: Military Becomes Stronger, More Capable
9/22/2006	U.S. Transportation Command Receives Transformation Award
9/21/2006	Joint Center to Operationalize Intelligence
9/20/2006	Urban Resolve 2015 Leaders Meet with Media
9/18/2006	'Universal' ID Card Part of Security Upgrades
9/18/2006	Stryker Unit Now Calls Germany 'Home'
9/15/2006	Empire Challenge Evaluates Intelligence
9/12/2006	Bio-Based Products Reduce Dependence
9/7/2006	Wireless Capability Fills Communication Gaps
9/1/2006	Operational Missile Defense Test a Total Success

U.S. ARMY

9/29/2006	Army Knowledge Online Improves 'Search'
9/26/2006	Infantry, Armor NCOs Train Together
9/26/2006	Army to Test General Motor’s Fuel Cell Vehicle
9/22/2006	U.S. Army to Highlight Future Warrior Systems
9/22/2006	New Command Manages Global Communications
9/22/2006	Paratrooper Receives Latest Army Equipment
9/20/2006	Command Recognized for Research, Development
9/19/2006	New Cavalry Unit Hunts for the Enemy
9/18/2006	Soldier Hit by Anti-tank Mine Praises Up-armor
9/7/2006	Walter Reed Army Hospital Offers ‘Breakthrough’ Vaccine for Women
9/6/2006	Future Force Warrior Passes Milestone
9/6/2006	New Lights Reduce Deployment Time

U.S. AIR FORCE

9/28/2006	Air Force will Get Next Generation Bomber
9/28/2006	F-35 Centerpiece for International Partnership
9/28/2006	Air Force to Transform Presentation of Forces
9/28/2006	Commander Testifies on New Personnel System
9/28/2006	Airmen Assume GPS Satellite Responsibilities
9/27/2006	First-of-its-kind Event Shares Threats, Tactics
9/27/2006	Air Force Leaders Reiterate Need for New Tanker
9/27/2006	Reductions Necessary to Recapitalize Air Force
9/26/2006	Delta II Rocket Launches with GPS Satellite
9/26/2006	Leader Speaks of Enhancing Partnerships
9/25/2006	Researchers to Share Middleware Ideas in India
9/25/2006	New Cockpit Simulator Trains C-5 Maintainers
9/25/2006	Mirror-coating Chamber in Place at Range
9/25/2006	New System Streamlines Sustainment Funding
9/25/2006	Director Emphasizes Imagination in Research
9/25/2006	Green Belt Course Leans Out at Logistics Center
9/21/2006	Director Emphasizes Imagination in Research
9/21/2006	Air Force Chief Offers Smart Ops Perspective
9/21/2006	Upgraded KC-135 Fleet Enhances Missions
9/20/2006	Air Force Strategic Communication Tool Online
9/20/2006	Converted C-130s Improve Flight, Maintenance
9/19/2006	Instruments to Enhance Weather Forecasts
9/19/2006	B-52 Successfully Tests Alternative Jet Fuel
9/19/2006	C-17 Crew Drops Vital Cargo in Afghanistan
9/19/2006	Air Force Band Streams Music on Internet
9/18/2006	Maintainers Improve System with Smart Ops
9/18/2006	C-17 Pilot on Standby on Air Force Birthday
9/15/2006	College Students Build FASTRAC Satellite
9/14/2006	First Hunter-Killer UAV Named 'Reaper'
9/13/2006	Officials Award Weapon Integrator Contract
9/13/2006	Scientists Test Unmanned Aerial Systems Refueling
9/12/2006	Leaders Must be Aware of Smart Ops Efforts
9/12/2006	Airmen View B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
9/12/2006	Air Force to Test Synthetic Fuel on B-52 Aircraft
9/12/2006	Laboratory Awards Contract to Enhance Security
9/11/2006	New Navigation Aid Installed Near Runways
9/8/2006	Charleston C-17 Squadron Completes Deployment
9/8/2006	Researchers Aim to Enhance Air Vehicle Systems
9/8/2006	Agency Performs First Autonomous Refueling Operation
9/7/2006	Research Team Reveals Increased UAV Ability
9/7/2006	Teams Seek Creative Ideas to Resolve Problems
9/7/2006	Propulsion Shops Work Together, Eliminate Waste
9/6/2006	F-35 Lightning Finishes Aerodynamic Testing
9/6/2006	Small Diameter Bomb I Ahead of Schedule
9/1/2006	Bagram C-130s Drop High-tech Cargo Delivery System

U.S. NAVY

9/29/2006	Navy Professional Reading Program Debuts
9/27/2006	Fleet Interactive Display Equipment Dedicated
9/27/2006	Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 17 Disestablished
9/26/2006	High-tech Facilities to Improve Seabee Skills
9/26/2006	State-of-the-Art SEAL Training Facility Opens
9/26/2006	Regionalization will Merge Navy Divers
9/26/2006	Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Aircraft Officially Retire
9/25/2006	First Littoral Combat Ship Christened
9/20/2006	Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Freedom
9/19/2006	University Program to Strengthen Navy Engineering
9/15/2006	Navy's USS Dolphin Completes Final Cruise
9/5/2006	USS Bonhomme Richard Test Super Hueys, Super Cobras
9/5/2006	Galveston Welcomes Newest Undersea Vessel
9/3/2006	USS John C. Stennis University Encourges Off-Duty Education

U.S. MARINE CORPS

9/29/2006	Course Helps Marines with Emerging Technology
9/27/2006	Tablet Laptop Enhances Recruiting Process
9/8/2006	Marines Tests New Distributed Platoon Concept
9/1/2006	Course to Include More Weapons Training