February 2013 - United States Special Weapons News |
- AF splits space, missile career field for officers AFNS 15 Feb 2013 -- The Air Force has split the space and missile career field in an effort to ensure more focused development for officers performing these critical missions in increasingly complex operational environments.
- Russia ‘Ready’ to Consider Further Nuclear Arms Cuts RIA Novosti 14 Feb 2013 -- Moscow has not received any specific proposals from the United States concerning deeper cuts in strategic nuclear arsenals.
- Soldiers conduct joint training with Air Force HAZMAT responders Army News 14 Feb 2013 -- The 71st Chemical Company provided aid to Airmen at Masawa and Yokota Air Bases in Japan, providing decontamination, monitoring and survey assistance during Operation Tomodachi.
- Navigating new waters: Army samples ocean floor for underwater munitions project Army News 13 Feb 2013 -- A CBARR team supported a multi-phase research effort called the Hawaii Undersea Military Munitions Assessment, known as HUMMA, to investigate sea-disposed military munitions along the Hawaiian coast.
- Options Open for Obama to Slash Nukes RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2013 -- As commander-in-chief of the US armed forces, President Barack Obama has the power to act unilaterally to drastically slash Washington’s deployed nuclear arsenal.
- Reports Say Obama To Announce Large Afghan Pullout RFE/RL 12 Feb 2013 -- Media reports say U.S. President Barack Obama will announce in his State of the Union address that he will bring 34,000 U.S. troops home from Afghanistan in the next 12 months.
- Imposition of Nonproliferation Sanctions Against Foreign Entities and Individuals US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2013
- Air Force Nuclear Force Anticipates Budget Constraints AFPS 06 Feb 2013 -- The Air Force Global Strike Command predicts budget cuts triggered by sequestration will reduce B-52 flying hours by 10 percent and lead to a 20 percent reduction in overall flying hours should the law kick in on March 1, Air Force Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski said.
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