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NEWS – MAY 2006

DOD AND JOINT

U.S. ARMY

U.S. AIR FORCE

U.S. NAVY

U.S. MARINE CORPS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND JOINT ORGANIZATIONS

5/31/2006	Standardization Program Presents Annual Achievement Awards
5/30/2006	Cooperative Research and Development Agreement Helps Face Urban Fight
5/30/2006	Memorandum of Arrangement Improves International Partnership
5/26/2006	Agreements to Enhance U.S., British Forces Interoperability
5/25/2006	Committee Reviewing Military Compensation System
5/24/2006	Planners Meet Globally without Leaving their Desks
5/22/2006	Defense Planners Eye Unified Medical Command Concept
5/19/2006	Multinational Experiment is a Success, General Says
5/17/2006	U.S., Australia Agree to Increase Counterterrorism Cooperation
5/12/2006	DoD, Congress Making Progress on Tricare Changes
5/12/2006	Teenagers Inspire Knowledge Management Process
5/10/2006	Leader Addresses Transformation of Joint Forces at Industry Conference
5/9/2006	Transportation Command Transforming to Meet Warfighters' Needs
5/5/2006	Technology Helps BRAC 2005 Environmental Efforts, Official Says
5/4/2006	Rumsfeld: Adjusting Relationships Key in Today's World
5/4/2006	National Guard, Reserves Fully Integrated Into Force, Leaders Say
5/4/2006	Guard Demonstrating Versatility, Capability, Chief Says
5/4/2006	Installations, Defense Groups Honored for Environmental Achievements
5/3/2006	Conference Addresses Issues Raised by 2005 BRAC Results
5/3/2006	BRAC Conference Focuses on Both Downsizing, Growth
5/2/2006	Walter Reed to Continue Legacy at New Location, General Says
5/2/2006	Joint Forces Command Focusing on Current, Future Operations

U.S. ARMY

5/30/2006	U.S. Army Shifts Training Focus to Stryker Teams
5/24/2006	Civil Affairs Psychological Command Realigns from Special Operations Command to Army Reserve Command
5/19/2006	Soldiers Find Bulletproof Jacket Is Also Flotation Device
5/15/2006	Combat Feeding Directorate Improves Meals
5/15/2006	Cavalry Regiment the First to Fire Tank-Mounted CROWS
5/11/2006	New Web Site Provide Essential Composite Risk Management Tools
5/11/2006	Researchers Make Progress with Robotic Telesurgery
5/9/2006	Stryker Ramps up to Unveil Mobile Gun System
5/8/2006	Army Aviation Warfighting Center Assumes Unmanned Aircraft System Training Mission
5/3/2006	Researchers Discover Possible Anti-Cancer Treatment
5/2/2006	Leaders Face Future Threats with Unified Quest
5/2/2006	Space-Age Drinking Water System Tested
5/1/2006	Army Career and Alumni Program Online Offers Tailored Transition Assistance

U.S. AIR FORCE

5/31/2006	Leaders Hold Key to Air Force Smart Operations 21 Success
5/31/2006	Globemaster Moves Australian Cargo Quickly, Safely
5/31/2006	New Fuels System Saves Air Force Time, Money
5/31/2006	Air Force Smart Operations 21 Initiative Leads to Safer Flying at Lakenheath
5/30/2006	Air Force Smart Operations 21 Crucial to Achieve New Vision
5/25/2006	Grants to Accelerate Research Efforts
5/25/2006	Raptors Find New Nest in Alaska
5/25/2006	Weather-Tracking Satellite Launches Successfully
5/24/2006	Kenney Headquarters Maximizes Support to Joint Warfighters
5/23/2006	Robotic Vehicle Helps Clear Minefields
5/23/2006	Air Force Launches Civilian Self-Service System
5/22/2006	IT Modernization Leverages Power of Information
5/22/2006	Technology Improvements Keep Information Flowing to Warfighter
5/22/2006	New Engine Repair Shop Saves Time, Money
5/19/2006	New Extended Range Cruise Missile Takes First Flight Test
5/18/2006	Equipment Interoperability Dazzles at Air Show
5/18/2006	New Service Dress Prototypes Pique Interest
5/17/2006	Center Deploys Acquisition Risk Tool
5/16/2006	Modification Kits to Improve B-1 Combat Capability
5/16/2006	Air Force Flexibility on Display in Iraq and Afghanistan
5/16/2006	U.S. Opens Berlin Air Show with ‘Spirit’
5/15/2006	Scientist Recognized for Electronic Transformation
5/15/2006	Global Hawk Completes Wet Runway Test
5/15/2006	Alternate Fuel-Powered B-52 to Fly in September
5/11/2006	Leader Discusses Innovative Efforts to Fight Terrorists
5/11/2006	CARR Initiative Seeks Safer Work Environments
5/11/2006	Smart Operations 21 Office Formed at Pentagon
5/10/2006	Raptors to Bring Air Superiority to Northern Edge 2006
5/10/2006	Air Force Plans for Cleaner, Greener Future
5/9/2006	Electronic Systems Group Tests Next Generation Radar
5/8/2006	Air Force Research Laboratory Awards Scholarships
5/5/2006	Franz Edelman Award Recognizes Streamlining Efforts
5/5/2006	Logistics Center Accesses Technology Through Partnership
5/5/2006	Predator Maintenance Team is a ‘Total Force’
5/5/2006	Center Creates Single Focal Point for Civilian Personnel
5/3/2006	National Intelligence Makes Strides in First Year
5/2/2006	Eglin's Lean Event Improves Contract Process
5/1/2006	Satellite Provides Vital Information to Military
5/1/2006	Collaborative Tools Assist Initiatives During Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment 2006
5/1/2006	Air Force Automates Training Records Process

U.S. NAVY

5/27/2006	U.S. Navy Ship Mercy Expands Navy Medicine Technology
5/27/2006	Center of Excellence Helps Forward Deployed Sailors
5/26/2006	Southeast Regional Operations Center Open for Business
5/25/2006	First at-Sea Demonstration of Sea-Based Terminal Capability Successfully Completed
5/23/2006	Ronald Reagan's Sailors Lead the Way with New Approach to Course
5/22/2006	Navy's Newest Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Commissioned
5/19/2006	PCU Texas Submarine Returns From Sea Trials
5/18/2006	Navy Networks Implement Mandatory Common Access Card Log-On
5/16/2006	Center Disestablishes, Merges with Navy Personnel Command
5/12/2006	Deputy Surgeon General Talks Future of Air Force Medicine
5/7/2006	Swift Provides Quick Delivery in North Persian Gulf
5/3/2006	Midshipmen to Test Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Designs
5/3/2006	Spouse Leadership Course Officially Underway

U.S. MARINE CORPS

5/25/2006	'Moto' Mail Connects Marines with Family
5/22/2006	Marine Gunners Safer, See Better With New Turrets
5/12/2006	Online Machine Gun Course Strengthens 10th Marines
5/12/2006	Division Marines Depart for Cobra Gold Aboard High Speed Vessel
5/10/2006	Mechanics Maintain Unmanned Aircraft
5/8/2006	Technology Connects Deployed Parents and Their Children