MDA has completed demonstration of a new SPY-7 software for Japan’s afloat Aegis System-Equipped Vessel

New software for the SPY-7 radar that will eventually be fitted on Japan’s afloat Aegis System-Equipped Vessel (ASEV) was successfully demonstrated on Aug. 26.


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Sage Geosystems and UT to study feasibility of geothermal power generation at Ellington Field JRB

Sage Geosystems has secured a second phase feasibility study award from the U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) office. Together with the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, both parties will explore using geothermal energy to generate electricity at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Texas.

The Space Shuttle Endeavour arrives at Ellington International Airport in Houston, Sept 120919-A-YQ539-188
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South Dakota ANG commemorates 75th anniversary with F-16 heritage paint scheme

A South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 has received a heritage paint scheme in honor of the unit’s 75th anniversary.

A blue and white F-16 from the 114th Fighter Wing, painted at the Air National Guard Paint Facility in Sioux City, Iowa was painted for the South Dakota Air Guard in commemoration of their 75th anniversary. The paint scheme was conceptualized to emulate the WWII era Grumman F-4F Wildcat flown by South Dakota native and Medal of Honor recipient Joe Foss who was instrumental in founding the South Dakota Air National Guard.
U.S. Air National Guard photo: Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

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