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OXFORD, MS – A former Robins Air Force Base employee has been arrested for making false statements and obstructing justice during a federal criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash that claimed the lives of 16 service members.
On July 10, 2017, a United States Marine Corps KC-130 transport aircraft known as “Yanky 72” crashed near Itta Bena, Mississippi, resulting in the death of fifteen Marines and one Navy Corpsman. On Tuesday morning, JAMES MICHAEL FISHER, formerly of Warner Robins, Georgia and currently residing in Portugal, was arrested on an indictment issued by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Mississippi charging him with obstruction of justice and false statements during a criminal investigation into the cause of that crash.
According to the indictment, FISHER, 67, a former propulsion engineer with the C-130 program office at Robins Air Force Base, engaged in a pattern of conduct intended to avoid scrutiny for his past engineering decisions related to why the crash may have occurred. Specifically, the indictment alleges that FISHER knowingly concealed key engineering documents from criminal investigators and made materially false statements to criminal investigators about his past engineering decisions.
FISHER is charged with two false statements and two obstruction of justice charges. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge would determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner of the Northern District of Mississippi; and Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) made the announcement.
AFOSI, DCIS, and NCIS are investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Leary and Philip Levy are prosecuting the case.
An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Mississippi
Exxelia, global manufacturer of complex passive components and subsystems introduces groundbreaking innovations in smart magnetics technology, specifically tailored for resonant bidirectional power converters. These advancements are set to redefine efficiency and performance standards across a spectrum of applications.
The advent of electrification, especially in electric or hybrid mobility including EVTOLs, buses, heavy vehicles, military/defense applications, off-road vehicles, and space thrusters, as well as electric energy storage systems & Smart Grid networks, implies the management and storage of large quantities of electrical energy. This necessitates the use of specific architectures such as DAB, LLC, and interleaved converters. These structures enable very high efficiencies.
EXXELIA SMART MAGNETICS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
Combines an inductor and a transformer into a single ultra-compact/miniaturized, lightweight component, regardless of the inductance value, for a seamless integration.
• High Power Applications (up to 300kW)
• High Frequency (10-500kHz): fits next-generation semiconductors (SiC, GaN) : Enables compact, lightweight designs.
• High Efficiency: minimizing losses, achieving efficiencies above 99% even at high frequencies.
• Lower Total cost of ownership: Ensuring straightforward integration and optimized system costs.
• EMI Reduction: Enhances electromagnetic compatibility for reliable operation.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3 Phase 24 kVA Integrated Component (Transformer + Inductors) 360/27 V @ 100kHz
– Incorporates Series Inductors (18?H)
– Withstands Net Bias Current 10% of Load Current
– Size 1085cc, Mass 3.86kg
Dual Active Bridge Transformer 2kW / 10:1 / 300 kHz and Chokes 10?H
– Incorporates Series Inductors 10?H ? Size 40x40x40 mm, Mass 250g
Meet the Challenges in Converter Development:
• Miniaturization: Designing smaller systems without compromising performance.
• Thermal Management: Efficiently managing heat to enhance durability and efficiency.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Balancing efficiency enhancements with cost-effective solutions.
Exxelia’s commitment to the development of these new technologies shows its willingness to anticipate the needs of advances power electronics.
For more information on Exxelia’s smart magnetics innovations, visit Exxelia’s website.
This project was financed by the government as part of the Recovery plan.
As the world of shooting continuously evolves with technological advancements, a new development has spurredthe interest of both enthusiasts and professionals—the impending arrival of variable prism scopes. This innovative category of optics merges the robustness and clarity of traditional prism scopes with the adaptability of variable power optics, such as Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs). Let’s explore why this emerging group of products might be the next ‘big thing’ in the shooting community.
Why Consider a Prism Scope?
Prism scopes have established a niche in the shooting market due to their compact, durable design and superior optical quality. Unlike traditional riflescope systems that rely on a series of lenses, prism scopes use a prism to fold light and create an image. This design allows them to be more compact and enhances their ability to produce clearer images with minimal optical distortion.
Key Advantages Over Traditional Scopes:
• Etched Reticles: Prism scopes feature reticles that are laser etched directly onto the glass. This allows for more detailed designs that can include bullet drop compensation. Unlike red dot sights, where the red dot is projected onto a lens, an etched reticle remains visible even if the battery powering the illumination fails, ensuring reliability in critical situations.
• Wider Field of View: The design of prism scopes generally allows for a wider field of view compared to traditional scopes at similar magnification levels, offering a better situational awareness.
• Compact Size: The internal prism design helps keep these scopes shorter than conventional designs, making them ideal for dynamic shooting scenarios where agility is crucial.
• Astigmatism Friendly: Many shooters with astigmatism find that red dot sights produce a blurred or distorted dot. Prism scopes, however, offer a crisp and detailed reticle, making them a superior choice for those with this common eye condition.
• Enhanced Durability: Known for their rugged build, prism scopes can withstand the rigors of heavy field use, making them particularly beneficial for users who require a more durable, versatile optic.
Building Curiosity and Anticipation
While the market has yet to experience the full introduction of variable prism scopes, the anticipation is mounting. These scopes could potentially offer an unforeseen combination of durability, clarity, and flexibility, appealing to a broad spectrum of users from law enforcement professionals to recreational shooters.
The promise of variable prism scopes represents a significant leap forward in optical engineering. As we await further developments, it’s an exciting time to discuss and speculate on how these innovations could reshape the landscape of shooting optics. Keep an eye on this space; the future of precision optics is just around the corner, and it looks clearer and more versatile than ever before.
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Inspired by court and baseball shoes built between 1920 and 1970, this collab is very much a classic American shoe and represents both brands commitment to building products of unequaled quality. Everything sourced in the USA minus the sole (which is made in Italy).
Handmade in America, each pair is stitched with A&E #69 Bonded Nylon Thread, and features MultiCam Black Cordura lined with black lightweight 100% cotton canvas, a black Italian cupsole, leather reinforcement, Poron insole for cushioned support, 100% cotton American Legacy natural glazed laces, and American made black nickel eyelets.
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Recently, Tenicor USA showed me a 3D printed lens cover for a Pano NVG they had created for a customer.
Not everything they make is a holster and not everything they do is on the website.
No other sled comes close to the versatility, reduction on weight and bulk. The Cobra Sled is easily the most advanced draggable & hoist able sled on the market. Everything was meticulously engineered with precision from current and former PJs and 18Ds.
The first part of this video covers how to create the loops at the front so 2 operators can drag a patient hands-free. The 2nd part of the video covers how to make a sit harness with integrated straps to support a vertical hoist operations.
The Cobra Sled’s hoist straps are made from 5,500 lbs tensile strength Kevlar webbing with Kevlar stitching. An integrated chest harness directly attaches to both the horizontal and vertical hoist straps. There are four front drag straps that create 2 x 10 ft loops for operators to sling and drag forward in a hands-free configuration, as well as stabilizing straps in the back for uneven terrain.
NSN: 3920-01-694-6803
Patent No. 11,207,226
If you would like for us to demonstrate this cobra sled or have us conduct a unit visit, please reach out to sales@matbock.com
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) —
The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the recently released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service’s renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
The publication’s first major revision in five years also reflects the evolving strategic environment and re-emphasizes the importance of the joint functions of maneuver, sustainment and command and control. “These principles are critical to preparing the mobility air forces to effectively position the joint force for advantage and deliver lethal effects at the tempo required for victory,” said Gen. Mike Minihan, AMC commander.
Highlighting the publication’s release, Minihan stressed, “Amateurs study tactics, professionals study logistics, the victors study maneuver.” Remarking on the efforts to update the doctrine he added, “This version of AFDP 3-36 pushes the envelope in recognizing what the mobility air forces bring to the fight and how we elevate the lethality of the joint team. It includes new sections on command and control, maneuver, the key role air mobility plays in deterrence operations, and critical lessons learned from Operation Allies Refuge, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and recent operations in Israel. Our future challenge demands close reading of this document and thinking about how to fight.”
AFDP 3-36 underscores that air mobility operations are a fundamental extension of airpower — the capability to project military power through control and exploitation in, from and through the air. This updated doctrine aligns with the realities of Great Power Competition and is the first in a series of major service doctrine updates designed to prepare the Air Force for future conflicts.
The LeMay Center is responsible for the development, dissemination and implementation of Air Force doctrine. It is conducting a full doctrine review in support of the Air Force re-optimization for Great Power Competition.
By SMSgt Richard P. Ebensberger, Air University Public Affairs
