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04 October 2006 Military News

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  • Navy to Christen Aircraft Carrier George H.W. Bush 04 Oct 2006 -- President George W. Bush will deliver the principal address at the christening ceremony of the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, named for his father, former President George H. W. Bush, at a 10 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Va.
  • Air Force meets 2006 enlisted, OTS recruiting goals AFPN 04 Oct 2006 -- The Air Force exceeded its fiscal 2006 enlisted recruiting goal of 30,750 by assessing 30,888 men and women into active duty from Oct. 1, 2005, through Sept. 30, 2006.
  • Air Force proposes initial Joint Strike Fighter locations AFPN 04 Oct 2006 -- Plans for initiating environmental analyses for proposed locations of the Air Force's newest fighter, the F-35 Lightning II, were announced by Air Force officials Oct. 4.
  • Air Force Reserve changes officer promotion system AFPN 04 Oct 2006 -- Air Force Reserve Command is changing its officer promotion system to meet future total force requirements.
  • Essex Fire Controlmen on Target Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- In an example of the strength of a ship's self defense capabilities, USS Essex (LHD 2) fire controlmen (FC) successfully fired three Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) Oct. 1, and then fired two CIWS Oct. 2, to take down a towed drone unit (TDU).
  • Essex Brings on Ammo for Fall Patrol Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- The Sasebo, Japan-based amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) began the onload of ammunition via landing craft utility (LCU) Sept. 26 in preparation for the ship's fall patrol.
  • Essex Welcomes Marine Aviation Combat Element Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- Preparing for their fall patrol with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USS Essex (LHD 2) began onloading the MEU's aviation combat element (ACE) aircraft and personnel during the transit to Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26 and 27.
  • Navy to Offer New Initiatives to Personnel Serving as IAs Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- The Navy recently announced approval of several initiatives aimed at rewarding Sailors who serve in designated combat zones.
  • NAS Kingsville Security Personnel Return From Iraq Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- A contingent of Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville security personnel returned home to South Texas Sept. 27, from a nine-month tour in Iraq as part of the Navy's individual augmentee (IA) program in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • USS Boxer Force Protection Prepares for 5th Fleet Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- The USS Boxer (LHD 4) force protection team consisting of the ship's master-at-arms (MA) and Ship Self Defense Force (SSDF) is currently going through an intensive set of training as the ship transits to 5th Fleet's area of responsibility.
  • Navy Cargo Handlers Depart for Middle East Navy NewsStand 04 Oct 2006 -- About 240 Navy cargo handlers departed for the Middle East from the air terminal at Naval Station Norfolk, Tuesday, Oct. 3.
  • Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2006
  • Press Gaggle by Dana Perino The White House 04 Oct 2006

Defense Industry

  • DoD News: Contracts for October 04, 2006
  • CACI Awarded $12.4 Million Task Order to Support Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security CACI 04 Oct 2006 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) announced today that it has been awarded a task order, valued at $12.4 million for two years (one base year, one option year), to continue more than six years of support for the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The task order was awarded under the Chief Information Officer - Solutions and Partners 2 Innovations (CIO-SP2i) contract vehicle. The role of CACI (formerly AlphaInsight Corporation) is to provide the Bureau with software development and program management services for the operation, maintenance, and development of IT systems that enable the Department of State to conduct worldwide security and law enforcement missions.
  • 2300TH LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130 HERCULES ROLLED OUT Lockheed Martin 04 Oct 2006 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has rolled out the 2300th C-130 Hercules from its assembly line in Marietta, Ga. The milestone aircraft is a KC-130J tanker destined for the United States Marine Corps. This is the second occasion the Marine Corps has received a milestone Hercules, as the 1800th aircraft delivered was also a tanker.
  • Oshkosh Truck Awarded $1 Million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to Advance Its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology Oshkosh 04 Oct 2006 -- Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE: OSK] announced today the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded the company a contract to further develop unmanned ground vehicle technology in preparation for the third DARPA robotic competition, the Urban Challenge. DARPA granted the technology development award based on the merits of an extensive team proposal. The contract is valued up to $1 million.
  • ATK Awarded $12.5M Contract for Former Peacekeeper Rocket Motor Aging Surveillance Program Alliant Techsystems 04 Oct 2006 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $12.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide aging surveillance support for the Stage I, II and III rocket motors of the former Peacekeeper (PK) intercontinental ballistic missile system.
  • ATK Awarded $41 Million Contract to Supply Anti-Tank Barrier System to United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Alliant Techsystems 04 Oct 2006 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $41 million follow-on contract from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (Defence General Munitions IPT) to supply replenishment canisters for the U.K.'s enhanced anti-tank barrier system, Shielder
  • General Dynamics Awarded $155 Million for 109 Strykers General Dynamics 04 Oct 2006 -- The U.S. Army has awarded delivery orders for a total of 109 Stryker wheeled combat vehicles from General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
  • Raytheon Awarded Navy Contract to Increase SHARP System Capability Raytheon 04 Oct 2006 -- Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has been awarded a $5.6 million contract by the U.S. Navy to conduct the Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP) Target Cuing System (TCS) program

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