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The 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-16 launch Aug. 14, 2016, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th SW supported the mission with weather forecasts, operations, security, safety, public affairs, and launch and range. The wing also provided its vast network of radar, telemetry and communications instrumentation to facilitate a safe launch on the Eastern Range. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)

Daily SITREP: Air Force Space Launch, Soldier Wins Bronze & More

Posted on August 16, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
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The Aedes Aegypi mosquito is one of two found in tropical climate countries which is capable of carrying the Zika virus. It is not native to the U.S. but has been found in 12 of California’s 58 counties. The mosquitoes are transported into this country by visitors and residents. Marine Corps photo by Keith Hayes, courtesy of CDC’s James Gathany

DoD Personnel: Here’s How to Protect Yourself from Zika

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Katie Lange

DoD employees travel the world regularly, so the Zika virus is a prevalent problem. Find out what you can do to combat it.
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USS Coronado (LCS 4), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, launches the first over-the-horizon missile engagement using a Harpoon Block 1C missile. Twenty-six nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Bryce Hadley/Released)

Daily SITREP: Veggies on a Sub, Fallen Airman Honored & More

Posted on July 26, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
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U.S. Army Spc. Chris Springer flashes a smile as he puts some of his lab-testing equipment into one of the facility's many refrigerators. DoD photo by Katie Lange

An Army Specialist Helped Create a Possible Zika Vaccine

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Katie Lange

High-level scientists aren’t the only ones who are part of the team creating a Zika vaccine. Some service members are part of the testing process, too.
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U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson meets with Adm. Wu Shengli, commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), at PLAN headquarters in Beijing. Richardson is on a multi-day trip to China to meet with his counterpart to and tour the Chinese North Sea fleet in Qingdao. The goal of the engagement is to improve mutual understanding and encourage professional interaction between the two navies. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Laird

Daily SITREP: Countering ISIL, the Cyber Grand Challenge & More RIMPAC

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Katie Lange

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
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