Nov. 3, 2009

NRL Sensor Provides Critical Space Weather Observations

The Navy Research Laboratory's Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager (SSULI)was launched Oct. 18, 2009, offering a first of its kind technique for remote sensing of the ionosphere and thermosphere from space.

Nov. 3, 2009

More Satellites Needed To Launch on Short Notice

Gen. Kevin Chilton said Nov. 3 he would give up new, state-of-the-art space systems to swell the military's fleet of satellites that could be launched at a moment's notice.

Nov. 2, 2009

NAS Whidbey Island/NRNW Wraps Up IPP Guardian Exercises

Navy Region Northwest (NRNW) concluded a round of Installation Protection Program (IPP) Guardian exercises with the completion of a full-scale exercise at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Oct. 27-29.

Oct. 28, 2009

Chinese military delegation visits STRATCOM

In an historic effort to develop the U.S. military to military relationship with the People's Republic of China, Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander U.S. Strategic Command, hosted Gen. Xu Caihou, one of two Vice Chairmen of the PRC's Central Military Commission.

Oct. 26, 2009

Strategic space symposium features commanders media availability

"Advancing Space Capabilities and Strengthening Operations to Promote Global Security" is the theme for the Nov. 2 – 4, 2009 Strategic Space Symposium.

Oct. 20, 2009

Admiral Cites Need to Prepare for All Threats

Military commanders of the future should be proficient at managing high-tech communications networks and also should know how to wage conventional, irregular and hybrid warfare, said senior naval officer Oct. 19.

Oct. 16, 2009

USS New York Sailor Guest Blogger for New York Post

A Sailor aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) has attracted New York City with her Oct. 13 premier as a guest blogger on the New York Post website leading up to the ship's commissioning in New York Nov. 7.

Oct. 13, 2009

AKO 'Go Mobile' to give users virtual desktop in backpack

By January, Soldiers on the go will be able to do just about anything they do now on their desktop computer if they're issued portable equipment attached to a cell phone.

Oct. 13, 2009

Navy Birthday Message

U.S. Navy birthday message from M.G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Oct. 8, 2009

LandWarNet takes joint-service approach

Leadership from across the services Wednesday discussed the importance of making the Army's LandWarNet part of a joint enterprise.