Science of War

Package about a fuels technician testing airplane fuels at a fuels laboratory. Quality fuel is very important to keeping our planes in the air. Before it's pumped into aircraft at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Staff Sgt. Abel Telles puts it through rigorous testing in the fuels lab. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Melin. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Abel Telles, 380th Expeditionary Logis...

Package about U.S. Soldiers using biometric data collection and explosives detection sprays to find and detain possible insurgent forces. Produced by Sgt. Rachel Badgeley

The Miramar Minute - Oct. 25, 2011 Feature about cryogenics Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., without graphics. Available in high definition

Package of battery recovery at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. When you need a battery for your car, you take it out, purchase a new one and turn the old one in for a small rebate. But the batteries the U.S. government purchases are meant for multiple uses. All it takes is a little TLC to get them the juice they need to continue the mission. Produced by Spc. Kelsey Jeffers. Also available in high definition...

Package of the U.S. Army's efforts for network integration and technology for the future. Produced by Katie Cain.

Package of the TALOS2 team and the work they are doing to create laser warning sensors that will keep pilots and the skies safer. Produced by Mike Reynolds.

Members of the micro-aviary indoor flight test lab discuss the features and capabilities of micro air vehicles.

During the network integration evaluation, or NIE 12.1 exercise taking place at Fort Bliss, Texas and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., more than 3,800 Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, are operating both systems under evaluation and systems under test and employing them in various realistic combat scenarios in operationally-relevant terrain designed to replicate the...

Package about RAF Lakenheath is saving the Air Force time and money with their new aircrew training program.

Besides being an outstanding leadership laboratory, the Air Force Academy is a world renowned educational institution. Jon Zanone tells us about one academic major that, in reality, affects us all. If you wanted to see the latest in geospatial hardware, the Air Force Academy was the place to be.

Package about how Kandahar's UAV Operators are essential when it comes to spotting the enemy first when others can not. From the 62nd ERS, this sensor operator goes into the details of whats involved in her job as a part of the MQ-9 Reaper Team. Produced by SSgt. Thomas Skinkle. Also available in High Definition.

The last AH-64A Apache attack helicopter left the Missouri National Guard to be refurbished into a newer digital model in early 2012.

Answering the call of the warfighter, testers at Edwards combined efforts to bring the latest striking capabilities to the B-1 bomber in 2012 by completing its Laptop Controlled Targeting Pod Phase II upgrade. . Jet Fabara with the report. Soundbites: Jet Fabara, reporting; 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Maj. David Marten, B-1 flight commander; 419th Flight Test Squadron Lt. Col. Hans Miller, c...

Package about how Security Forces at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan have a new tool in keeping the base secure, LCpl. Christofer Baines tells us how its helping the mission. Soundbite includes TSgt. Michael Larsen – ECP NCOIC. Produced by LCpl. Christofer Baines. Also available in High Definition.

A short video depicting the HIMARS weapons system conducting live fire exercises during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-12.

After 30 years of service space shuttle Discovery has retired.

Pfc. James Bowen, Jr. of the 1st TSC reports on the innovative technology of the Automated Tactical Ammunition Sorting System being utilized at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Soundbites from Dustin Hoover and Capt. Randall Hall. Also available in high definition

Soldiers from the 1-14th Cav, 3-2 ID prepare and launch an Unmanned Aircraft System, the Shadow 200. Includes sound bites from Pfc. Kyle Birely, UAS Maintainer. Hometown: Clinton, Iowa. Also available in high definition.

The 3D and holographic displays currently being developed by Army Materiel Command will place a new capability into the hands of the Soldier, with uses including mission planning, debriefing, or simulation and training. Also available in high definition.

Scientists from Army Materiel Command have developed the Dismounted Soldier System in hopes for a more efficient and effective training option. Available in high definition.

People have always tried to predict the weather, even before they understood how it works. Navy Aerographer’s Mates now have forecasting the weather down to a science. At Fleet Activities Yokosuka watching the weather is a full time job as Chris Henry explains. Includes sound bites from Chief Aerographer’s Mate (AW/SW/IDW) Travis Younce and Aerographer’s Mate 1st Class, (AW) Christopher Thompson.

Lead: Just 3 Airmen from Andersen’s 36th Communications Squadron work diligently to ensure the only weather radar in the entire Marianas Islands provides vital information to Andersen base weather, Guam International Airport, and even Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. SrA Whitlow explains what the radar is, how it works, and how important it is to the Andersen mission. Narration: Tucked behind the ba...

A critical piece of any country's success or failure is its ability to educate leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Known as STEM, they are critical components of our quality of life and our ability to defend ourselves. Jon Zanone tells us how, with the help of industry leaders and other services, the Air Force Academy is reaching out to kindergarden through twelfth grade t...

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit practice night-time reconnaissance and detection. The Marines donned full protective suits and oxygen tanks to simulate being called to a site with unknown and potentially dangerous substances. Also available in high definition.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines stateside allow medical staff to get a better look at tissue in the human body, including the brain. Petty Officer Peggy Trujillo tells us how the M.R.I. trailer in Kandahar, Afghanistan is helping doctors conduct a study that will help exlain more about traumatic brain injury. Soundbites include LCDR. Maria Barefield - Officer in charge, Concussion Specialty Ca...