November 17, 2021

NASA astronaut commissions into the U.S. Army Reserve

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 by alert5

NASA astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins was commissioned into the U.S. Army Reserve as a Major on Nov. 2.

U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Javier Orona
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Lebanon takes delivery of six MD-530F+ attack helicopters

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The United States has handed over six MD-530F+ attack helicopters to Lebanon. The rotorcraft were handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Air Force at Hamat Airbase.

Photo: Lebanese Army
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RMAF Hawk 108 crashes, 1 killed and 1 injured

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A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Hawk 108 crashed at Butterworth airbase on Nov. 16 at 2207 hrs local time.

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AGM-158B separation test vehicle glided to its target during latest Rapid Dragon test flight

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Another successful Rapid Dragon test flight was concluded on Nov. 6, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has said.

Once the Palletized Munition Deployment System was stabilized under the parachutes, the production long range cruise missile STV and mass simulants were released sequentially, timed for safe separation between munitions. The photo shows a successful separation of a STV from the sabot following the weapon release, followed by the deployment of the STV’s control surfaces (wings and tail). (Courtesy photo)

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