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Tarantula Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle in Iraq
Thanks to improving technology, the soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company E, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, have made improvements in route clearance in Basra. The soldiers in 1st Platoon are taking advantage of relatively new technology, such as the RQ-16A Tarantula Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle. The T-Hawk has the ability to launch remotely from the back of a truck, with soldiers only having to dismount from their vehicle for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, War on Terror
Earthquake in Haiti – January 15 evening
Longer article at each link Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy arrives in Haitian waters The Norfolk-based guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) left Norfolk Naval Station Jan. 13 in support of relief response for Haiti, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the nation. “Just by taking in all the news reports, we know that there is a lot of hurt and need taking place in Haiti right now,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffrey T. Griffin. “We want to assist … Read entire article »
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