First Operational Implementation Of Technology To Safely Distinguish Actual Aircraft From False Readings
Raytheon Company has been chosen by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to upgrade the air traffic control radar system at the Royal Netherlands Air Force base in the town of Woensdrecht with technology to mitigate the adverse effects on radar performance caused by wind turbines. Raytheon will implement the modification by the end of 2012, the first operational implementation of this technology.
Sim Allows Training In Emergency Procedures, Fulfills NATOPS Requirements
NAVAIR recently strengthened its warfighter-qualification facilities with the installation of a Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) at China Lake. The TOFT F/A-18E/F simulator, which fulfills NATOPS requirements and allows pilots to practice emergency procedures, is also used to qualify pilots nationwide. Rear Adm. Mat Winter, NAWCWD commander, officiated at the simulator’s grand opening event, March 1.
Senior Airman Posthumously Awarded The Air Force Cross In 2002
Men and women from every service dedicated their day to honoring one of the Air Force's fallen heroes at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2012. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a ruck march, remembrance ceremony and celebratory barbecue to honor the 10th anniversary of Pararescueman Senior Airman Jason Cunningham's sacrifice for his country.
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