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Air and Space – May 2012

Brian — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:57:53 +0000

This issue of Air and Space includes extensive coverage of the U-2, including its history, the dangers of flying it and how it is still used today.

How the iPad Changed Close Air Support in Afghanistan

Gary — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:17 +0000

From: Disruptive Thinkers

Capt. Michael Christman describes how an innovative junior officer took matters into his own hands, and in defiance of a reluctant bureaucracy, created an efficient and comprehensive solution using off the shelf, modern technology. It has helped transform tactical employment, and saved lives on the battlefield. He explores why the project was ultimately successful, and how others can emulate it.

Police Obtaining Military Armored Vehicles

Brian — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:48 +0000

Guns.com reports that Orange County SWAT has received a new armored vehicle from Lenco. They say that it can stop .50 caliber rounds and countless hits from smaller rounds. My only question is, why does Orange County need such a heavily armored car when California has banned .50 caliber rifles and no one in the state is allowed to purchase a magazine for a rifle that holds more than ten rounds? If .50 caliber rifles have been banned the police shouldn’t need protection from them, right? Or maybe it is the case that laws don’t solve problems, they just create more of them.

World War II Magazine – May/June 2012

Brian — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:37:48 +0000

This issue of World War II has a great article about famous war correspondents Robert Capa, Ernie Pyle and Earnest Hemingway. The article includes great photos of GIs and the correspondents themselves.

Marines’ Body Armor Requirements Questioned

Brian — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:13:59 +0000

From Military Times:

“It is dumb to have a requirement to stop armor piercing ammunition at muzzle velocity, and for multiple hits, when the probability of encountering that is almost zero. The probability of working your ass off and becoming fatigued and injury-prone and totally angered by the amount of weight you carry is 100 percent,” Solhan told Marine Corps Times in an interview May 3.

Flight Journal – April 2012

Brian — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:25:52 +0000

In the April issue of Flight Journal the aircraft of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is profiled. The magazine takes a look at the different types of fixed and rotor wing aircraft along with the equipment each one uses for interdiction.

Upgrading Stryker APCs

Brian — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:23 +0000

Some Marine Strykers are receiving upgrades that will turn them in to tank killers. Defense Industry Daily has the details.

Off Duty Gamers

Brian — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:05:06 +0000

OffDutyGamers.com is a gaming site specifically targeted at military veterans. Here is how they think of themselves in their own words:

This site is for all the active duty military and prior service veterans who enjoy video games and the associated hardware but are easily annoyed with throngs of civilian ‘experts’ who seem to know more about the ‘military’ portion of today’s games than an experienced member of the military. This site is about delivering all the same news, reviews and sense of community coupled with our collective bond of service and unique point of view. This site is primarily for veterans, by veterans and aims to support our community.

The site reviews military games and is a meetup for military personnel who want to play online with other services members.

F-22 Oxygen Problems

Brian — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:50 +0000

According to several sources the F-22 has a serious problem with delivering oxygen to the pilot. Some pilots are refusing to fly the aircraft.

Military Times

Wired

Defense Tech

K-9 First Aid

Brian — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:38:44 +0000

In the video the guy mentions products for civilians, unfortunately their website only has the products available for police and military.