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319th Reconnaissance Wing to Field E-11 Mission at Robins AFB

July 9th, 2021

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) —

The Air Force announced plans recently that the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base will now provide command and control support for the Air Force’s E-11 Battlefield Airborne Control Node aircraft mission.

Under the proposed plan, which is contingent on Congressional approval of the retirement of four E-8 JSTARS at Robins AFB, Georgia, an E-11 squadron at Robins AFB would be a geographically separated unit reporting to the 319th RW.

“We’re excited to bring the E-11 BACN mission into the 319th (RW)’s portfolio of world-class Airmen and assets,” said Col. Timothy Curry, 319th RW commander. “The E-11 brings strategic capability and advantages for the joint force which is the mission of the 319th RW.”

As part of its fiscal year 2020 budget request, the Air Force requested to begin retiring four E-8 aircraft next year, which would make way for the new E-11 BACN mission at Robins AFB.

E-11 BACN aircraft and a squadron of active-duty personnel will enable communications support to the joint force on the modern battlefield.

Pending the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act with provisions for JSTARS retirement, the E-11 mission is expected to stand up next year.

The Air Force already possesses three E-11s, and will continue to take delivery until the full fleet inventory is achieved.

Nine E-11 BACN aircraft and a squadron of approximately 290 active-duty personnel will execute a mission with a very high-ops tempo, enabling communications support to the joint force on the modern battlefield.

“As the Air Force looks to the future, we expect to be challenged around the world by China and Russia,” said Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth. “Those threats require new solutions, which means divesting legacy platforms like the JSTARS. However, our intent is to capitalize on the existing expertise at Team Robins as we bring on these new missions. These missions will play a vital role in how we achieve decision superiority across all domains.”

By 319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

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Meet the Navy’s First Maternity Flight Suit

July 8th, 2021

NORFOLK — On Mother’s Day, many Americans pause to celebrate and reflect on the mothers in their own lives. In the Navy, it’s also important to reflect on the sacrifices made and challenges faced by mothers who serve. At Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (CNAFR), looking for opportunities to better support Sailors and their families is always a priority.

CNAFR was recently selected to participate in a preliminary rollout of a new maternity flight suit in a step to better support expecting mothers.

Lt. Cmdr. Jacqueline Nordan, CNAFR’s mobilization program manager received the first Navy maternity flight suit earlier this year

“The addition of this uniform item makes an immediate impact on women in the Navy,” said Nordan. “It shows that leadership is listening and is supportive in response to the issues that female aviators are raising.”

Nordan explained that the adjustable side panels on the new flight suits provide not only more comfort, but also improve safety and allow female aircrew to maintain their professional appearance throughout their pregnancy.

“Prior to the maternity flight suit, pregnant aircrew have generally collected larger sized flight suits and gone up through additional sizes throughout their pregnancy, potentially needing three to five additional flight suits,” said Nordan. “Wearing a larger-sized flight suit results in longer hems and sleeves, potentially presenting a safety hazard in the aircrew cleared to fly during pregnancy. Additionally, wearing clothing that is clearly too large for you presents a less professional appearance for daily business. Pregnant aircrew who are not flying are still conducting squadron business. They’re still instructing classes, working in simulators, giving briefings, and representing their organizations. It makes a big difference to be able to continue to represent ourselves professionally in a well-fitting uniform throughout a pregnancy.”

Nordan understands the impact this change will have on her fellow female aircrew’s experience while growing their families and she says she is grateful to be a part of the project.

“I’m thrilled to participate in moving this initiative forward,” said Nordan. “The CNAFR supply and maintenance teams have put some hard work into determining how we could incorporate these uniforms into our current system, and they deserve all the credit. I get the easy job – I just put the uniform on in the morning and loosen the waist straps as the weeks go by.”

In making seemingly small changes like these to address uniform and safety concerns of female aircrew, the Navy is also communicating a very important message to women who serve.

“These additions are important because they show that leadership supports the idea that having a career and having a family can be compatible,” said Nordan. “Being a dedicated Navy professional while building a family can be done. Moves like making a daily uniform item more wearable during pregnancy remove some of the small barriers that can build up and discourage women from going down that path.”

The Navy’s maternity flight suit program is still in development. Policy and instructions for obtaining the flight suit will be released as information becomes available.

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chelsea Milburn

Posted in Aviation, Clothing, For the Ladies, Guest Post, Navy | 13 Comments »

Warrior West 21 – Dry Goods Athletic Spray Powder

July 8th, 2021

The best products are born from necessity and Dry Goods Athletic Spray Powder is no exception.

Founder Tim Joyce was a rower in college who was dissatisfied with traditional powders to prevent chaffing so he created his own to reduce moisture and friction.

Dry Goods Athletic Spray Powder is made drom non-asbestos tapc and can be sprayed on, even upside down to get it where you need it. It will keep your goods dry.

Dry Goods spray is available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.

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Warrior West 21 – Crisis Response Leader Training

July 8th, 2021

Warrior West 21 showcased quite a bit of training and supination technologies. One of the standouts was Crisis Response Leader Training.

This Indiana company provides computer-based simulation training to develop Emergency and Crisis Response Leaders.

Their customizable training tool called, “The Incident” looks like, and responds like, a third-person, turn-based video game. The characters not controlled by participants are autonomous, and they are programmed to act based on real-world case studies. The simulation can be run as a stand-alone training platform, or various organizations and agencies can participate in the same training scenario remotely (similar to a video game’s multiplayer feature). The training is run all slower than real time in order for trainees to consider consequences.

Scenarios include active shooters, workplace violence, barricaded suspects, chemical and biological containment, major fires, and natural disasters.

Crisis Response Leader Training technologies are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.

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Warrior West 21 – Power Breezer Mach 4+

July 8th, 2021

Power Breezer has upgraded the atomizer on their Mach 4+. Additionally, it has been issued NSN 4140-01-624-3989.

Power Breezer products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.

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Warrior West 21 – Mechanix Wear Suppressor Safety Kit

July 8th, 2021

Recently, we mentioned Mechanix Wear’s new suppressor safety products. Now, they’re available as a kit containing an X-Pad, Suppressor Cover, and Transport Bag which are all made from CarbonX heat-resistant fabric and Kevlar thread.

Please note, there’s a nylon tag in the Suppressor Cover which you need to remove before you use it in conjunction with a suppressor. It’s nylon, which will melt to your suppressor.

Mechanix Wear products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.

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Warrior West 21 – AUFire Training System

July 8th, 2021

The Accuracy Under Fire Training System from Dynamis Alliance uses Simulated Injury Technology.

At the push of a button, the trainer can unleash an electrical current directly into targeted muscle groups on the trainee via a remote control. The conductive stimulation temporarily impairs a specific body part and simulates a disabling injury. The AUFire System allows you to select among 7 points of simulated injury within the arms and abdomen.

Dynamis Alliance products are available for unit and agency orders from ADS, Inc.

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B&T USA Introduces New SPR300 PRO Model

July 8th, 2021

Tampa, FL (July 8, 2021) – B&T USA is excited to announce the release of its next generation SPR300 (Special Purpose Rifle 300BLK), the SPR300 PRO. Built for maximum accuracy out to 165 yards, the SPR300 PRO features a 9.8-inch 1:8 twist barrel chambered for 300BlackOut (7.62x35mm). The platform features a foldable, fully adjustable stock; extended top rail designed to accept clip-on night vision/thermal devices and prisms; a quick-detach bipod and a thread-on suppressor. Due to precision Swiss engineering, the SPR300 PRO can be broken down and quickly reassembled with no change in point of impact.

“Due to increased demand, the SPR300 has jumped the line to receive our updated PRO treatment. The new PRO version features an updated chassis, accepts AR-pattern magazines, features a Timney match trigger and has a new folding stock assembly compatible with the myriad of AR/M4-style stock models available today” said Jon Scott, Vice President of Sales, B&T USA. “The SPR300 has an incredible reputation as a whisper quiet precision rifle originally developed for European special mission’s units, who have allegedly used the platform to great success as a discreet, urban precision rifle, that boasts comparable sound and flash signature to that of an air rifle.”

The SPR300 PRO features a durable hard anodized, aircraft aluminum receiver for reduced weight, a Timney single-stage Hunter Elite trigger adjustable from 1.5 lb. to 4 lbs., M-LOK compatible accessory slots, a three-position safety selector, as well as cocked bolt indicator.

bt-arms.com

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