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NEWS – APRIL 2006

DOD AND JOINT

U.S. ARMY

U.S. AIR FORCE

U.S. NAVY

U.S. MARINE CORPS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND JOINT ORGANIZATIONS

4/28/2006	Joint Public Affairs Element Improves Military Communication
4/28/2006	Deputy Defense Secretary Signs New Personnel System Into Effect
4/27/2006	Defense Department Works to Improve Active, Reserve, Civilian Workforce
4/26/2006	Coalition Cell Develops 'Actionable Intelligence'
4/26/2006	New Civilian Personnel System Set to Kick Off April 30
4/25/2006	Civilians Test Out New Rollover Trainer
4/21/2006	Army Reserve Changing to Meet Challenges
4/21/2006	Defense Department Creates Defense Spectrum Organization
4/19/2006	DoD, OPM to Appeal Civilian Personnel System Ruling
4/19/2006	Intelligence Center Coordinates Central Command Efforts
4/18/2006	Leaders Meet to Discuss Transformation
4/17/2006	Science Board to Study Internet's Impact on Military Ops
4/17/2006	Multinational Transformation Conference Keys on Partnership
4/17/2006	Army Activates First Interrogation Battalion
4/14/2006	Joint Forces Command Brings Efficiency to Deployment Cycles
4/14/2006	Medical Command Upgrades Healthcare in Europe
4/12/2006	Defense Department to Set Up Joint Intelligence Operations Centers Worldwide
4/12/2006	Defense Department Website Links Service Members to Deployment Medical Research
4/10/2006	Joint Technology Exploration Center Opens
4/7/2006	Navy Designates Next-Generation Zumwalt Destroyer
4/6/2006	Defense Department Official: Rudimentary Missile Defense System in Place
4/6/2006	Integrated Cyber Network Will Save Lives, DoD Official Says
4/6/2006	Hiring Initiative Allows IED Survivors to Fight Back
4/6/2006	Top Defense Official Discusses Net-Centric and Integrated Operations
4/5/2006	Increased Interagency Cooperation Vital in Global War on Terrorism
4/5/2006	Defense Leader Thanks Lawmakers for Support of Special Ops Forces
4/5/2006	Liveblogging Industry Symposium 2006 - Day 2
4/4/2006	Liveblogging Industry Symposium 2006 - Day 1
4/4/2006	Military, Industry Must Work Together to Win Long War, General Says
4/3/2006	Wargame Explores Urban Warfare

U.S. ARMY

4/28/2006	New Technology Protects GIs, Seaports Against Attack
4/26/2006	U.S. Army Commits to Best Protection
4/24/2006	Troops Enjoy Hot Beverage Bag with Less Mess
4/21/2006	Simulator Brings Realism to Virtual Combat
4/20/2006	Army Advances Alternative Energy Technologies
4/19/2006	U.S. Army Evaluates New Fitness Program
4/19/2006	U.S. Army Command Change Marks New Era
4/18/2006	Unified Quest to Test Future Concepts, Capabilities
4/11/2006	Line-of-Sight Program Improves Training, Range Construction
4/11/2006	Stryker Troops Train in Korea
4/10/2006	Leaders Glance at Future of Army Business
4/3/2006	U.S. Army Bans Commercial Body Armor

U.S. AIR FORCE

4/28/2006	Researchers Focus on Spacecraft Power Storage
4/27/2006	Combined Air and Space Operations Center Delivers Battlespace Awareness to Warfighters
4/27/2006	Los Angeles Air Force Base Dedicates New Schriever Space Complex
4/27/2006	Loadmasters Use New Parachute Jettison Device
4/27/2006	Mine Area Clearance Vehicle Converts for Remote Operations
4/26/2006	Professional, Personal Education Key to Air Force Future
4/25/2006	Air Force Issues Request for Information on Tanker Recapitalization
4/25/2006	Experiment Focuses on Battle Operations, Communications
4/25/2006	Innovations Renew Worn Aircraft Parts
4/24/2006	Firefighters Test Gear for U.S. Air Force
4/24/2006	Combat Balloon to Improve Communications
4/24/2006	Air Force Audit Agency to Work Under New Personnel System
4/21/2006	Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures Program Earns Award
4/20/2006	Initiative Enhances Air Force Special Operations
4/20/2006	F-22 Raptor Flight Tests Missile Noise, Vibration
4/20/2006	New Online Appraisal System Tracks Wellness
4/19/2006	Web Saves Time, Money for Civil Engineer Directorate
4/19/2006	Pods Help Warfighters Improve Air Combat Maneuvers
4/18/2006	Team Tests Pod at 'LITENING' Speed
4/18/2006	U.S. Air Force Modifies F-22 Raptor for New Era
4/17/2006	New Radio Technology Keeps Troops in Touch
4/14/2006	Hickam C-17 Globemaster Crews Learn Lean Concepts
4/14/2006	Physical Therapy Program Confers First Doctoral Degrees
4/13/2006	Eielson Unit's Initiate Total Force Integration
4/13/2006	Internet Technology Improves Air Combat Capabilities
4/12/2006	U.S. Air Force Implements BRAC Decisions
4/12/2006	Missile Defense Site Named after President Reagan
4/12/2006	Space Superiority a Priority for Air Force Authority
4/12/2006	'Virtual Commissary' Expands Product Selection
4/11/2006	Air Force Announces New Call Center Locations
4/11/2006	'My Stuff' Tracks Status of Airmen Requests
4/11/2006	Research Laboratory Supports Rapid Access to Space
4/11/2006	Research Benefits Warfighters and Air Traffic Controllers
4/7/2006	Electronic Systems Center's Rapid Improvement Event Speeds up Hiring Process
4/5/2006	Automated Security System to Go 'On Duty' in Iraq -- Again
4/5/2006	GPS Signal Enhances Navigation, Timing
4/4/2006	Computer Logon Changes to Improve Security
4/3/2006	Air Force Innovators Unite at "Knowledge Area" Website
4/3/2006	New Center Provides Single Contact for Mobility Air Forces
4/3/2006	Unmanned SkyTote Demonstrates Capabilities

U.S. NAVY

4/28/2006	Civilian Leaders Wowed by USS Ronald Reagan's Capabilities
4/27/2006	Navy to Base First Four Littoral Combat Ships in San Diego
4/27/2006	Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expands, Needs Recruits
4/19/2006	Soybean Biodiesel Fuel Used at Team Crane
4/18/2006	Midshipmen Battle Invisible Enemy in Cyber Defense Exercise
4/17/2006	AIRSpeed Streamlines Maintenance, Increases Readiness, Quality of Life
4/17/2006	Navy Announces Environmental Awards, New Programs for 2006 Earth Day
4/14/2006	Leader Talks Guard, Reserve Transformation
4/12/2006	First-Ever Conference to Share Vision of Future Workforce
4/6/2006	Virtual Reality Used For Training on Drunk Driving
4/5/2006	First Family Fitness Program Opens at Oceana
4/4/2006	Navy Names New Littoral Combat Ship
4/1/2006	Stryker Trophy System Destroys RPGs at First U.S. Live-Fire Tests

U.S. MARINE CORPS

4/26/2006	GPS-Guided Parachutes Increase Safety in Resupply
4/21/2006	Marines Get Familiar with New, Improved Tents
4/13/2006	Civilians Prepare to Take Military Police Mission
4/10/2006	New Course Helps Broaden Reach of Training