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NEWS – AUGUST 2006

DOD AND JOINT

U.S. ARMY

U.S. AIR FORCE

U.S. NAVY

U.S. MARINE CORPS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND JOINT ORGANIZATIONS

8/29/2006	Efforts Propose Solutions to Improve Capabilites
8/29/2006	Pentagon to Reorganize Policy Office
8/28/2006	Rumsfeld: Missile Defense More Capable
8/25/2006	Technology Boosts Quality of Health System
8/23/2006	Deployment Health Protection Expands
8/23/2006	New Capability to Break Down Language Barriers
8/23/2006	Officials Announce Base Realignment in Germany
8/18/2006	Initial Trial to Improve Urban Warfare
8/17/2006	Center Improves Deployment and Distribution
8/16/2006	Commander Stresses Information Access
8/11/2006	Joint Experimentation Observes Urban Solutions
8/8/2006	Base Hosts Workshop for Wounded Veterans
8/8/2006	Urban Resolve 2015 to Support Warfighters
8/4/2006	Experiment to Improve Convoy Protection
8/3/2006	Warfighters Test Command, Control Tools
8/3/2006	U.S. Joint Forces Command to Start Podcasting News
8/1/2006	New Name Reflects New Scope for Program

U.S. ARMY

8/31/2006	New Brigade Controls Air Operations
8/30/2006	Army Knowledge Web Site Gets New Look
8/29/2006	Stryker Teams Train with New Vehicles
8/24/2006	Army to Begin Utility Billing at Five Installations
8/23/2006	Army Reaches Transformation Milestone
8/17/2006	Army to Increase Foreign Area Officers
8/16/2006	Army Measures Benefits of Remote Warfare
8/14/2006	Army Launches New Podcasts for Soldiers
8/11/2006	Safety Transformation Decreases Risks, Accidents
8/8/2006	Soldiers Test Body Ventilation System
8/8/2006	New Combat Medic Training to Save Lives
8/3/2006	Researchers Look to Prevent Dental Decay
8/3/2006	Army Expands Childcare Options for Families
8/2/2006	Guard Troops Test Exportable Training System

U.S. AIR FORCE

8/31/2006	Reservists Ready to Fight Wildfires in Pacific Northwest
8/31/2006	Electronic Travel System Improves Process
8/30/2006	Outpatient Clinic Transforms into Hospital
8/29/2006	New Intel Squadron Watches Terrorists
8/25/2006	Researchers and Scientists Review Projects
8/24/2006	Air Force Chief Discusses Transformation
8/23/2006	Products to Revolutionize Weather Forecasts
8/23/2006	Tracking Technology Improves Sustainment
8/22/2006	Small-diameter Bomb Ready for War on Terror
8/22/2006	New Senior Acquisition Executive on Board
8/21/2006	Air Force Senior Leaders Discuss Future Intelligence
8/18/2006	Air Force Launches Profile on MySpace.com
8/17/2006	Space Command Mission Includes New Triad
8/16/2006	Command Prepares for Civilian Reduction
8/16/2006	Air Force Medical Records to Go Electronic
8/16/2006	B-2 Spirit Exceeds Mission Standard
8/16/2006	F22-A Raptor Meets New Challenges
8/16/2006	New Platforms Provide Patients Comfort
8/16/2006	California Air Guard Embraces New Mission
8/16/2006	Massachusetts Gains New Air Guard Unit
8/16/2006	Airdrop System Resupplies Ground Troops
8/15/2006	C-17 Globemaster Aircrew Sees World
8/15/2006	Pilots Flex Skills in Network Centric Warfare
8/15/2006	C-5 Galaxy Modifications Tested on Runway
8/15/2006	Precision Engagement Program Extends A-10 Life
8/14/2006	Smart Operations Breathes Life into Old System
8/10/2006	New Web Portal Helps Airmen With Careers
8/10/2006	Fighter Wing Gains F-35 Training Mission
8/7/2006	Space Brings Invisible Power to the Fight
8/7/2006	Weather Agency Employs New Forecast Model
8/4/2006	F-22 Integrated with Command, Control
8/3/2006	Pacific Air Forces Unveil First F-22 Raptor
8/3/2006	Officials Prepare for F-22 Raptor Arrival
8/3/2006	Personnel Centers Scheduled for Realignment
8/2/2006	FAA Authorizes Predators to Seek Survivors
8/2/2006	Air Force Leaders Talk about Future Efforts
8/2/2006	Coatings Research Could Extend Jet Engine Life
8/2/2006	Global Hawk Shows Valuable Demand
8/1/2006	ROVER Adds Extra Set of Eyes to Sky
8/1/2006	New Utility Uniform on Track for Distribution
8/1/2006	Team Tests Next-Generation Global Hawk with Treatments
8/1/2006	Improvements Deliver Tangible Successes

U.S. NAVY

8/30/2006	Partnership Reduces Hazardous Materials
8/26/2006	SHIPTRAIN Software Earns 'Top 100 Award'
8/25/2006	Partnership Improves Military Housing
8/24/2006	Aircraft Fuel System Expands Capabilities
8/23/2006	Navy to Commission Attack Submarine Texas
8/20/2006	Navy Christens New Makin Island Ship
8/17/2006	Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship
8/11/2006	Hybrid Sailors Train to Man Ship Anytime
8/9/2006	Upgraded Aircraft Goes to Full Production
8/9/2006	Scientists Develop New Emissions Test
8/7/2006	Navy Rolls Out New EA-18G Growler
8/6/2006	USS Halsey Departs on Maiden Deployment

U.S. MARINE CORPS

8/25/2006	Auxiliary Security Force Expands Focus
8/22/2006	MV-22 Osprey Carries Transportable Vehicle
8/22/2006	'First to Fight' Tournament Battles Drug Abuse
8/11/2006	Marines Tackle IED Course, Test New Humvees
8/11/2006	Marine Recruiting Creates MySpace.com Profile
8/9/2006	Marines Initiate New, Lightweight Helmet