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Rendering Riot Control Agents as Materiels Designated as Safe

What processes exist for rendering riot control agents as materiels designated as safe?

Autonomous Logistical Convoys Given the Conditions and Geography of the Central Command Area of Responsibility (CENTCOM AOR)

What is the most current, ready-to-deploy technology available to run autonomous logistical convoys given the conditions and geography of the Central Command Area of Responsibility? What are the benefits and risks of utilizing these systems?

Ablation Models for High-Temperature Materials

What is the state of models addressing ablation for high-temperature materials?

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Metal shavings stand vertically atop a rare earth magnet.

DoD Looks to Establish “Mine-to-Magnet” Supply Chain for Rare Earth Materials

The Defense Department has in recent months advanced its goal of developing domestic supply chains to ensure continued access to the rare earth materials needed to manufacture the permanent magnets used in important U.S. military…

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How Decades of Expertise With the Fourth State of Matter Could Bring Satellites Closer to Earth

Thousands of satellites take pictures, gather information, and relay internet traffic from high above the Earth. Now, the challenge is making satellites that operate closer to home in what is called a very low earth…

Two students at the 364th Training Squadron's Cable and Antenna Systems apprentice course use the confined space simulator Feb. 23, 2024 at Sheppard Air Force Base.

Cable Dawg Instructors Build Confined Space Simulator

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Tech training transformation continues at the 82nd Training Wing as instructors from the 364th Training Squadron’s Cable and Antennae School built and implemented a confined space simulator in January…

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