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DAGOR by Polaris
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division test out the DAGOR and MRZR-D diesel powered all terrain vehicles during live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 23 APR 2017:
MRZR also by Polaris
23 April 2017 / 22:54 UTC-07 Tango 06 (03 Ordibehest 1396/26 Rajab 1438/28 Jia Chen 4715)
“We hope to get an initial understanding about the space micro-gravity effects on stem cell proliferation and differentiation.”-Duan Enkui, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Inside the cargo compartment of space-freighter Tianzhou-1
Aboard China’s new and just launched Tianzhou-1 space-freighter an experiment like no other is taking place; making space babies!
Among other experiments Chinese scientists are using human stem cells to test the viability of Earthlings being able to have sex, I mean conceive children in a weightless environment.
To make it even more interesting, the scientist conducting the experiment are still on Earth. They’ll be using remote sensing technology to ‘get-it-on’ in space.
On top of that, they hope to discover the ability to help Earthlings regrow new organs and limbs: “Maybe scientists will be able to induce stem cells to grow into certain tissues or organs in space in the future to serve people on earth. In another scenario, if a human is injured and loses organs in future space migration, the lost organs might be regenerated……We expect to continue our research into embryonic stem cells on China’s future space station. We aim to try to culture functional tissues, such as heart, kidney, liver and spleen tissues.”-Lei Xiaohua, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Staff Sgt. Benny Romero, 146th Airlift Wing, California Air Militia, inspects the C-130J’s main landing gear on Gowen Field, Idaho, 20APR2017. U.S. Air Force photo by Major Jolene Ortiona.
MAFFS 9 (C-130H) of 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air Militia, east of Boise, Idaho, 21APR2017. California Air Militia photo by Staff Sergeant Nieko Carzis.
Video of MAFFS practice water drops in western Idaho, 22 APR 2017:
MAFFS 2 and MAFFS 5, from Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing, Colorado, on Gowen Field, Idaho, for USFS training.
Nevada Air National Guard MAFFS 8 (C-130H) of 152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers”, east of Boise, Idaho, 21APR2017. California Air National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Nieko Carzis.
IDAHO CONDUCTS MASSIVE MAFFS TRAINING, IN PREPS FOR HOT WILDFIRE SEASON!
HOLY VIRTUAL ‘COPTER! IOWA MILITIA 1ST TO USE BAT-cave!
20 April 2017 / 19:19 UTC-07 Tango 06 (01 Ordibehest 1396/24 Rajab 1438/25 Jia Chen 4715)
In the BAT ‘cave’ at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, Iowa.
According to the following video report there are only two BAT (BLACKHAWK AIRCREW TRAINER) in use, and the Iowa National Guard is the first state militia unit to get one of them:
By the way, one BAT costs taxpayers $9-million USD, which is cheaper than flying the real thing.
UH-60, WASHINGTON MILITIA SHOOTS THE ‘SHIT’ OUTTA THEIR TWO-FORTIES!
VEHICLE ID: UH-60 BLACK HAWK M240 LIVE FIRE, GRAFENWOEHR
VEHICLE ID: NEW HH-60M FOR HAWAIIAN MILITIA
BLACK HAWK DOWN JAPAN: U.S. ARMY TRAINS YOKOHAMA TO RESCUE DOWNED UH-60 CREWS
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“We look forward to this joint training with our military and civilian partners. Training together with all four MAFFS wings alongside U.S. Forest Service and other wildland firefighting agencies here in Boise provides a significant opportunity as we prepare for another challenging wildfire season.”-Colonel Bryan Allen, Air Expedition Group
MAFFS=Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
More than 4-hundred state National Guard and federal Reserve personnel from California, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming arrived in Gowen Field, Idaho, for a week of U.S. Forest Service training: “MAFFS have played a critical role in wildfire suppression for more than 40 years by providing surge capacity when commercial airtankers are fully committed or not readily available as they frequently are during periods of high wildfire activity.”-Kim Christensen, USFS
C-130 aircraft from three National Guard units and a U.S. Air Force Reserve unit arrive at Gowen Field, Idaho, 20APR2017. California Air National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Nieko Carzis.
“Dude!”, 2013 Wyoming militia MAFFS drop:
2013 Wyoming MAFFS load up:
2013 California militia MAFFS drop:
MAFFS: WILDFIRE SEASON 2018 GOING TO BE A HOT ONE?
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Senior Airman Mariah Klingenberg, 133rd Force Support Squadron, Sustainment Services Flight, Minnesota National Guard
The following official Defense Department video is of Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Force Support Squadron preparing lunch for the UTA Disney Award:
But wait, it’s not what you think. The UTA doesn’t stand for The Walt Disney Company’s United Talent Agency, it stands for Unit Training Assembly. The Disney Award is a food service competition named after Senior Master Sergeant Kenneth W. Disney, also known as the Disney Food Service Excellence award.
Senior Airman Terrance Hill of the 132d Wing Services Flight, Iowa National Guard
ARKANSAS MILITIA 2016 VIDEO YEAR BOOK
Video PAF Alpha Jets over Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 21APR2017:
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States saving their sorry-asses during the First World War, the Patrouille Acrobatique de France (aka Patrouille de France, PAF) is performing at various USAF bases during the month of April.
The Patrouille de France lands at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristin English, 19APR2017.
What looks like the gun-pod is actually the cargo-pod for the pilots’ personal items. USAF photo by Senior Airman Tristin English, 19APR2017.
Some of the Alpha-Jets had images of World War One personalities painted under the cockpit. USAF photo by Senior Airman Tristin English, 20APR2017.
USAF photo by Senior Airman Tristin English, 20APR2017.
USAF photo by Senior Airman Tristin English, 20APR2017.
Video PAF at Maxwell AFB, 08-09 APR 2017:
USAF Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France fly together over Death Valley, California, 17APR2017. USAF Photo by Technical Sergeant Christopher Boitz.
PAF at USAF Academy, Colorado, 19 APR 2017:
PAF at USAF Academy, Colorado, 19 APR 2017:
USAF video report on USAF Thunderbird exchange flights with the Patrouille Acrobatique de France:
Mather Air Field near Sacramento, California, 15APR2017. USAF photo by Staff Sergeant Rebeccah Anderson.
Afghanistan 2011: MIRAGE 2000D CRASH RECOVERY/DEMOLITION
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“FEDOR demonstrated his abilities to shoot from both hands……to set priorities instantly and make decisions.”-Dmitry Rogozin, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
The humanoid Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research robot has been learning a lot, the latest thing is how to use a pistol, with both hands at the same time.
In the video FEDOR gunslinger is at the end, after the robot tanks:
Reminds me of the MGM movie Westworld. 
So far it can open doors, turn on lights and drive cars. Eventually FEDOR will be used to pilot Russian space flights by 2021.
It’s being developed by Android Technics and Russia’s Emergencies’ Ministry Advanced Research Fund.
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“It is a global project, which we planned for several years, and which demonstrates abilities of people and of vehicles.”-Anna Golubeva, To The East coordinator
On Friday four odd looking giant All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) left Arkhangelsk, Russia, on a 10-thousand km (6-thousand-214 miles) trip across the Arctic.
The vehicles are the radical Sherp ATVs and will travel where no other ground vehicle has gone in the Arctic “…the only thing you can see is the shadow from the ISS [International Space Station].”
To The East is sponsored by Russian Geographic Society and the city of Saint Petersburg. You can buy a Sherp for about $65-thousand USD.
“A crew can live in the vehicle. It is small, highly maneuverable; two people are comfortably in the front part while driving, and they can take a night rest, there is a comfortable soft bed there.”-Alexei Garagashyan, designer/expedition leader
“The vehicle does not have any axles, everything is inside, so in case of necessary maintenance everything is done inside the vehicle. They will not have to crawl under the bottom or freeze outside. Oiling chains – no problem here, just push the button and the oil gets there. The vehicle is made for use in complicated conditions.”-Anna Golubeva, To The East coordinator
Why are they taking this dangerous never before done trip? “…most importantly, it is a unique opportunity to see this country, to meet new people.”-Alexei Garagashyan, designer/expedition leader