Tag Archives: life

Searching for the Sounds of Life

Posted on January 11, 2014 by bniegel

This story based off the interview conducted with Dr. Jill Tarter, SETI astronomer of whom Jodie Foster’s character in Contact. She searches the stars for signs of extraterrestrial radio frequencies in space.
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Posted in Armed With Science Saturday, DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Air Force Space Com, aliens, Allen Telescope Array, Armed with Science, Articles, AWS, Department of Defense, DOD Science, DoD science blog, Dr. Arroway, Dr. Jill Tarter, Jessica L. Tozer, Jessica Tozer, Large Number of Small Dishes, life, Naval Research Lab, Paul Allen, planets, Post Detection Protocol, science, Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, SETI, space, space matters, space science, U.S. Naval Observatory | Leave a comment

From Hemet to Helmand, Marine Finds Focus

Posted on June 14, 2012 by glenn.selby

Story by Sgt. Christine Samples Four years ago he was walking around Hemet, Calif. sporting tattoos and gauges in his ears and wondering what to do with his life. Today, he’s in Helmand province, Afghanistan providing security for Leatherneck through foot …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged Afghanistan, Camp Boldak, Camp Leatherneck, Cpl. Douglas Smith, Helmand province, life, Marines, new life, overseas, piercings, service member, tattoos, USMC, warfighter, Wednesday | Leave a comment

The Voices Of Veterans

Posted on May 20, 2012 by jtozer

A snapshot of true stories featuring veterans who honorably served their country, faced challenging life events and experiences, reached out for support, and are now living more fulfilled lives. They made the connection. You can, too. Video provided by the …
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Posted in DoD News, Mental Health Month | Tagged challenging, connection, Defense, events, experiences, getting help, life, living, maketheconnection, military, speaking out, support, VA, veterans, vets, video, voices | Leave a comment

Testing the Waters

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jtozer

By Staff Sgt. Rebecca Goodwin From AFN Spangdahlem Airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany can rest assured their water is safe. Each month water around based is tested by these bio environmental technicians to ensure it meets a strict …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged bio environmental technicians, Defense, facilities, families, Germany, H2O, health, life, military, overseas, purification, residents, safe drinking water, service members, testing, water, wellness | Leave a comment

Rhode Island Guardsman Sacrifices Life for Afghan Child

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jtozer

By Kris Gonzalez, correspondent for www.army.mil A Rhode Island National Guard soldier gave his life to save an Afghan child. Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr. died from injuries sustained when he was struck by an armored fighting vehicle after moving an Afghan boy …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 143rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 56th Troop Command, Afghan child, Afghanistan, Army, children, Company C, death, Defense, deployed, helping others, hero, kids, life, military, MRAP, National Guard, NG, Rhode Island National Guard, sacrifice, saving a child, Sgt. Dennis Weichel Jr., soldier, warfighter, Wednesday | Leave a comment