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High-Speed Satellite Internet Access for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
Relevance Score: 3.057 2009-12-08 14:15:10
Hughes Network Systems, a major player in broadband satellite networks and services, reportedly has expanded the provision of high-speed satellite Internet access for U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Hughes is proud to provide high-speed Internet service to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, reinforcing the military's Morale, Welfare & Recreation [MWR] efforts in the region," said Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of Hughes Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, in the release. Lober said staying connected with spouses, children, extended family, and friends is essential for the troops' morale, especially as they often are deployed overseas for a year or more. "Hughes has been providing broadband satellite terminals throughout the region since 2003, and the additional bandwidth and resources from our new Dubai-based hub now enables us to connect even more men and women of the military with their loved ones at home while they serve our country overseas," said Payam Herischi, senior director of Hughes Global Services. The high-speed satellite Internet service is available at U.S. military bases in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, with local installation and logistics support provided by partner companies in the region.
US soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq offered Internet service
Relevance Score: 2.830 2010-02-07 13:11:40
Soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq are being offered an Internet service primarily aimed at companies in Asia. The new service offers high-speed Internet access with out the need for phone lines, cable or dial-up modem. TS2 Satellite Technologies company is using satellites to power their Internet service. For soldiers deployed to the war zones this service can allow for communications back home. Many of the soldiers arrive in Afghanistan and Iraq with their own lap top hoping to stay in contact with loved ones. The troops can connect with the service when they are in their barracks. Not everyone though in the service is just using the Internet to stay close with family some are using it to blog and stay in touch with their business associates in the US. Having that connect with family and those at home have upped the morale of the troops.
Hughes MWR Satellite Services in Afghanistan and Iraq
Relevance Score: 2.520 2010-02-09 11:27:52
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, has expanded provision of high-speed satellite Internet access for U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Available at U.S. military bases, the broadband Internet service is being delivered via the company’s new operations hub in Dubai, enabling troops to stay in touch with family and friends at home, including sending photos and videos, connecting over social networking sites and making VoIP telephone calls. Hughes is proud to provide high-speed Internet service to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, reinforcing the military’s Morale, Welfare & Recreation [MWR] efforts in the region. Hughes has been providing broadband satellite terminals throughout the region since 2003, and the additional bandwidth and resources from its new Dubai-based hub now enables Hughes to connect even more men and women of the military with their loved ones at home while they serve our country overseas. “Hughes is proud to provide high-speed Internet service to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, reinforcing the military’s Morale, Welfare & Recreation [MWR] efforts in the region,” said Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of Hughes Defense and Intelligence Systems Division. “Staying connected with spouses, children, extended family, and friends is essential for our troops’ morale, especially as they often are deployed overseas for a year or more.” Payam Herischi, senior director of Hughes Global Services added, “Hughes has been providing broadband satellite terminals throughout the region since 2003, and the additional bandwidth and resources from our new Dubai-based hub now enables us to connect even more men and women of the military with their loved ones at home while they serve our country overseas.” Hughes high-speed satellite internet service is available at U.S. military bases in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, with local installation and logistics support provided by partner companies in the region.
Documentary highlights success of Land Warrior system
Relevance Score: 2.503 2009-06-09 22:17:32
"Keep Up the Fire," a new documentary produced by the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, tells the story of the first infantry unit deployed to Iraq with the Land Warrior system. In 2007, the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, deployed to Iraq to help bring peace to a region paralyzed by war. With them, the battalion brought a vital system called Land Warrior, the most advanced piece of infantry technology ever fielded. The Soldiers entered a brutal combat environment, where insurgent attacks numbered in the hundreds each week and American forces faced the mistrust of the people they had been sent to protect. Despite the difficulties they faced, the battalion was remarkably successful during its deployment. Land Warrior, an advanced navigational and network communication system worn by Soldiers was a key to that success. Land Warrior consists of a wiring system, joystick-like control unit, a computing unit, and flip-down monocular eyepiece. In its role as a navigation device, Land Warrior shows a Soldier's location on a tactical map. Similarly-equipped Soldier and vehicle positions are constantly updated within the system, greatly increasing the situational awareness of the dismounted Soldier. “Land Warrior gave me confidence as I planned to coordinate for a blind hit at night for the first time in this area,” said Capt. Brandon Kint, who used Land Warrior with the 4th Bn. As a networking device, Land Warrior enables communication among Soldiers, vehicles, and commanders through one system. Additionally, Land Warrior creates organic networks between equipped units as they move into and out of contact with one another. Digital information can be exchanged between these equipped units and throughout the networks. For instance, Soldiers can place markers on the digital maps called "digital chemlights," which will appear on the map of every other Land Warrior-equipped Soldier within seconds. Originally developed in the early 1990s, Land Warrior was canceled just before the unit was set to deploy. By special request, the system was supported for the duration of the deployment to Iraq. Before and during their deployment, the battalion worked closely with the developers of Land Warrior to make changes to the system, increasing its effectiveness and usability. The success and innovative work with Soldiers led to renewed interest in the program, so much so that a Stryker Brigade Combat Team will take an improved system to Afghanistan this year. “It’s one piece of equipment that we won’t leave the (field operating base) without anymore,” said Master Sgt. (P) Marc Griffith, who deployed with Land Warrior and the 4th Bn. to Iraq.
Satellite service lets Taylor soldier participate in birth
Relevance Score: 2.274 2009-06-29 00:46:13
Despite not making it back to the states for the birth of his first child, Taylor soldier Nicholas Jevahirian did everything but cut the cord during his wife’s labor and delivery Monday – just by satellite. The 20-year-old Marine stationed in Al Asad, Iraq, coached his wife, Chelsey, 19, for the birth of Brayden Allen at 5:20 p.m. Monday with the help of the Freedom Calls Foundation. The New Jersey-based nonprofit provides phones, satellite service, computers, monitors and other equipment necessary for soldiers in the Middle East to participate in births, birthdays, weddings and other life events going on while they’re deployed. Jevahirian appeared on a video monitor next to his wife’s bedside at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn starting at noon Monday. His father, Richard, also of Taylor, cut the baby’s umbilical cord, hospital spokeswoman Paula Rivera-Kerr said. Those requesting the foundation’s help, which is free for those stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan, or who want to donate to the group can call 973-290-7886.
US Army Delays Inactivation of V Corps Headquarters
Relevance Score: 2.272 2009-06-09 19:27:18
The US Army has delayed its plans for the inactivation of V Corps headquarters and the transition of the US Army Europe headquarters into a deployable field army headquarters. The Heidelberg unit is the only forward-deployed corps in the US Army and has twice led Multinational Corps-Iraq, the tactical command unit in charge of operations in Iraq. This move, according to Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, would allow the army to evaluate its overall command and control requirements and is part of a larger effort to relieve the demands placed on the army's corps headquarters. The one-year retention of V Corps headquarters in Germany from July 2009 to July 2010 will not fall under 2005 base closure and realignment commission and will have no effect on the two heavy brigade combat teams currently placed in Europe. V corps headquarters will maintain its current military authorisation of 411 personnel, and US Army Europe headquarters will maintain its current military authorisation of 377 personnel. The priority function of V Corps will be to ensure units that deploy from Europe for operational missions are trained and ready.
MC-12 Flies First Combat Mission
Relevance Score: 2.260 2009-06-16 21:23:22
The Air Force's newest intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft flew its first combat sortie June 10 over Iraq. The MC-12 Liberty, assigned to the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, arrived in Iraq June 8 and took off from Joint Base Balad at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time for a four-hour mission. "This is truly a success story," said Brig. Gen. Brian T. Bishop, the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander. "Our mission here is to deliver combat airpower and overwatch to the joint fight in-theater, and the MC-12 brings a huge ISR capability to employ in support of the ground commander." "This is the first combat mission for the 362nd ERS, and it was a huge success," said Col. Mike Fantini, the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander. "The milestone continues the extraordinary program to push more ISR capability to the joint-force commander." Landing at approximately 6:20 p.m. local time, the four-person crew was all smiles after completing the historic sortie. "It feels good being out here and doing something good for the warfighter," said Capt. Jason Goodale, the pilot. "The crew was great," the Sioux Falls, S.D., said the native deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. "We performed like we trained. It is great to be part of something that is bringing a unique feature to ground forces." Flying alongside Captain Goodale were Lt. Col. Phillip Stewart, the mission commander deployed from Langley AFB, Va., and a native of Silver Spring, Md.; and the two sensor operators: Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Hunter, deployed from Offutt AFB, Neb., and a native of Rock Springs, Wy.; and Staff Sgt. Shaun Nelson. "It was a great mission," Colonel Stewart said. "It couldn't have gone any better." "It feels really good to validate the training we went through," he added. "I'm extraordinarily proud of (the Airmen of the 362nd ERS). They are a tremendous group of Airmen. All of them volunteered to come to a brand-new program not knowing what to expect because they believe in the mission and they believe in the men and women that we are protecting on the ground." Designed to augment information gathered by other intelligence-collection capabilities operating in-theater, the MC-12 provides real-time full-motion video and signals intelligence and allow military leaders to make battlefield decisions. "It's an awesome mission," said Sergeant Nelson, deployed from Tinker AFB, Okla., and a native of Lenox, S.D. "I think we are all excited to be a part of it. It's a big capability, and it's nice to be able to bring this capability to more and more of the troops on the ground. The job satisfaction is amazing out here. You know you're making a difference. You know you're helping the guys on the ground. That's what we are here to do."
Clark Masts Teksam - Military Mast Systems
Relevance Score: 2.252 2009-05-26 12:38:13
The Clark Masts Teksam group of companies have been dedicated to the design and manufacture of 'fast-erecting mast systems' for both civilian and military markets for the past 45 years and have developed an extensive knowledge in both design and manufacturing techniques during this time. MILITARY FAST-ERECTING MAST SYSTEMS The military fast-erecting mast systems range has been so successful, it has a place on the inventory of many military forces such as: Austria (PU, Type 73), Australia (PU), Belgium (PU, Type 73, Model 802), Canada (PU), France (Type 73), Great Britain (PU, Type 73, SCAM), Germany (SCAM), Holland (PU, Type 73), Israel (Type 73), Iraq (PU, Type 73), India (PU), Italy (PU), Kuwait (PU), Luxemburg (PU), Malaysia (PU), NATO (PU, Type 73), New Zealand (PU), Norway (Type 73), Pakistan (Type 73), Portugal (PU), Sweden (Type 73), Saudi Arabia (Type 73), South Africa (Type 73, Series 90), Switzerland (PU, Type 73), USA (PU, Type 73). MOBILE, PORTABLE AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS In 1980 Clark Masts Teksam launched the successful TEKLITE™ lighting range and was also the pioneer for mobile, portable and emergency lighting systems, mostly mounted on telescopic masts developed for this application. As a specialist mast manufacturer, the company strives to maintain its leadership by its awareness of the advancement in communications and observations technology ensuring ideal solutions for tactical mast requirements. Following these new needs, the compact portable FT Mast Kit was especially developed in 2006 to carry a border surveillance radar system for the Homeland Security programme. COMPREHENSIVE MILITARY MAST RANGE Clark Masts have found a place in many different applications all over the world, whether you require your mast to be vehicle or trailer mounted, building / shelter mounted or field deployed. If your requirement is to lift a headload of 1kg up to 4m or 100kg up to 40m, then Clark Masts certainly has a solution for you. With manufacturing and technical sales support based in both England and Belgium, as well as having distributors worldwide, Clark Masts has built up an extensive network to help our customers. STANDARD CLARK MASTS MILITARY RANGE The standard Clark Masts military mast range includes: DAF field mast kits - lightweight, pneumatic field masts - up to 9m extended PU masts - manually extended telescopic mast: field deployed or vehicle mounted - up to 12m extended SURVEYOR field mast kits - pneumatic, field deployed masts - up to 15m extended SCAM masts - rugged pneumatic masts, field deployed or vehicle / shelter mounted - up to 21m extended TYPE 73 field mast kits - sectional, field deployed mast systems – up to 30m extended SERIES 90 field mast kits - sectional, field deployed mast systems for large antennas – up to 40m extended YT field mast kits - pneumatic, field deployed masts – up to 21m deployed MODEL 802 and 804 trailer mounted masts - trailer mounted telescopic masts – up to 30m extended
2011 Defence Budget – Supporting the Troops in the Field
Relevance Score: 2.085 2010-02-03 12:48:23
In addition to the Department’s base budget, the fiscal 2011 request includes $159 billion to support troops engaged in overseas contingency operations (OCO) in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is not a supplemental request. It is intended to fund all currently known requirements for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq for the entire fiscal year. Included in the FY 2011 OCO request are: • $89.4 billion for operating costs, linked to the operating tempo of frontline combat and support forces in theater. This includes $0.7 billion for additional family support initiatives in addition to those in the base budget. • $21.3 billion for reconstituting equipment -- repairing and replacing equipment lost and damaged as a result of ongoing operations -- including $2.8 billion to reset equipment redeploying from Iraq and returning to inventory. • $2.4 billion to ensure greater ISR support for U.S. warfighters, including funds for five Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance Surveillance System aircraft and efforts to address vulnerabilities of unencrypted airborne data links. • $13.6 billion to train and equip Afghanistan and Iraq Security Forces -- $11.6 billion for the training and equipping of Afghan security forces and $2 billion for the training and equipping of Iraqi security forces. • $1.2 billion of military construction to expand the logistical backbone and operational foundation in Afghanistan. This will enable counterinsurgency forces to fight more effectively by increasing operational capability, providing troop housing, replacing expeditionary facilities at the end of their lifecycle, consolidating functions and facilities, and supporting Special Operations forces operating in Afghanistan. In addition, the Administration is submitting a FY 2010 supplemental appropriation request of $33 billion to cover the FY 2010 defense costs for the additional 30,000 troops that will be deployed to Afghanistan in support of the President’s new strategy for the region.
Satellite Broadband Internet in Iraq and Afghanistan for U.S. Troops
Relevance Score: 1.928 2009-06-28 22:04:20
WARSAW, Poland, Jan. 22 /Reuters/ -- TS2 Satellite Technologies' network in Iraq and Afghanistan has over 15,000 military users of local broadband satellite connections. "We were among the first telecommunications operators in the satellite technology in the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the U.S. Army for several years now," says Marcin Frackiewicz, CEO of the TS2 Satellite Technologies. TS2 Satellite Technologies offers two-way high-speed Internet access with no phone lines, no cable and no dial-up modem. It's always on, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. The laptop or Wi-Fi network can receive Internet signal through a special satellite VSAT modem, which was usually set up in a building or tent when deployed. The one VSAT access point provides the following services for soldiers: -- Broadband access to the Internet (WWW, E-mail, FTP etc.) -- Data transfer to many other users simultaneously -- Telephone connections including VoIP, IP phone -- Video-conference connections Advantages of the system: -- Short set-up time -- Fast and easy upgrades -- Possibility of guaranteed CIR -- Transmission in almost all weather conditions The communication among the bases is possible thanks to the simultaneous lease of bands on the Intelsat 10-02, Intelsat 901 and Eutelsat W6 satellites whose coverage enables configuration of connections between any place in Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia. TS2's satellite military networks are located in Al Taqaddum Air Base, Bahgram AF, Balad Base, Baquba Airfield, Brassfield-Mora, Cob Adder, Cob Speicher, Camp Al Asad Airbase, Camp Bucca Basra City, Camp Buehring, Camp Charlie Basra, Camp Eggers, Camp Fallujah, Camp Grizzly, Camp Korean Village, Camp Liberty, Camp Mejid, Camp Ramadi, Camp Slayer, Camp Stryker, Camp Taji, Camp Victory, Fob Bagram, Fob Brassfield Mora, Fob Delta Al Kut, Fob Diamondback, Fob Falcon, Fob Garryowen, Fob Gardez, Fob Ghazni, Fob Kalagush, Fob Kandahar, Fob Lagman, Fob Mchenry, Fob Marez, Fob Normandy, Fob Rustamiyah, Fob Summerall, Fob Sykes, Fob Salerno, Fob Torkham, Fob Warhorse, Fob Warrior, Herat RTC, Jallahabad Air Base, Kabul Airport, Kabul Camp Eggers, Kandahar Air Base, Lsa Anaconda Balad, Q-West Base Complex and Tallil Ab Lsa Adder. Especially for U.S. Military Personnel, Contracting Officers and DoD Contractors, TS2 delivers satellite equipment to most of all military addresses in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East, within maximum of 7 days. Supported military locations in Iraq - http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Iraq-for-US-Army-Soldiers Supported military locations in Afghanistan - http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Afghanistan-for-US-Army-Soldiers Contact: Piotr Kubiak and Michal Skrok TS2 Satellite Technologies phone +48 22 630 70 70 fax +48 22 630 70 71 http://www.ts2.pl