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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Five Navy ships now outfitted with augmented reality maintenance tech
Five U.S. Navy ships now have working Augmented Reality Maintenance Systems that allow technicians to remotely troubleshoot problems from a sailor's point of view. Within less than a week, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division installed the systems, also known as ARMS, on the aircraft carrier Nimitz and the guided missile destroyers Curtis Wilbur, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, Gridley and Fitzgerald. The new systems are designed to circumvent the costly need for subject matter experts, who are often based ashore, to physically travel to ships to provide tech support. The Augmented Reality Maintenance Systems use mixed reality technology, such as smart glasses, to allow sailors to show subject matter experts shipboard system issues in real-time. At the same time, sailors are able to access manuals, blueprints, 3D models and other tools while experts provide remote guidance. The ARMS team is reported to be looking at other options for mixed reality headsets. 'The biggest win in this case is that the sailor fixed the problem, not the external SME,' Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Commanding Officer Capt. Tony Holmes said in a release. 'ARMS capability goes to the heart of enabling sailor self-sufficiency, and keeping our warships in the fight.' The milestone marks the first time the systems have been installed for operational use. The move towards remote maintenance technology comes as the Pentagon continues its drive to cut spending and increasingly integrate digital systems into the Navy. This month, the Navy tested a missile launch from an unmanned aerial vehicle, and has also announced a planned Future Unmanned Vehicle Industry Day to encourage private industry's involvement in developing new unmanned surface vehicle technology.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
US Aircraft Carrier Returns to South China Sea
The United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has been tracked returning to the contested South China Sea, where China's sovereignty claims cover most of its waters. With regard to the Nimitz's operations in the South China Sea, the Japan-based U.S. Seventh Fleet-which maintains America's naval presence in the Western Pacific Ocean-previously told Newsweek that the warship "provides presence and combat-ready forces to the theater." Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. The Nimitz-the oldest U.S. aircraft carrier in active service-has been on deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean since departing from its home port in Washington in late March. This is likely its final overseas deployment before a scheduled retirement in May next year. The carrier arrived in the South China Sea in early May and operated there for two weeks before sailing into the Strait of Malacca-a waterway linking the South China Sea with the Indian Ocean-raising speculation about a possible deployment to the Middle East. The Nimitz's return to the South China Sea comes as China continues to assert its territorial claims in the region, often leading to confrontations and clashes with neighboring maritime forces, including the Philippines-a major U.S. ally protected by a mutual defense treaty. Following a call at Malaysia's Port Klang-near the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur-the Nimitz and its escorting destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur, departed the port on Saturday afternoon local time, heading back to the Strait of Malacca. The aircraft carrier hosted Malaysian naval officers during its stay, photos released by the U.S. Navy show. It was the second port call of the Nimitz's deployment, following a stopover in Guam-America's westernmost territory in the Pacific Ocean-in mid-April. Open-source ship-tracking data from the online service MarineTraffic shows the carrier sailed southward to Singapore after its departure. The last trackable position places the warship in the waters northeast of Singapore in the South China Sea as of Monday. While the Nimitz returned to the South China Sea for operations, its sister ship, the Japan-based USS George Washington, was also underway on Sunday in waters near the Northeast Asian country, marking a dual U.S. aircraft carrier deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean. In addition to the Nimitz and the George Washington, the U.S. amphibious assault ship USS America-another Japan-homeported U.S. warship-was dispatched to the Philippine Sea last week. It is also capable of carrying fighter jets allowing it to effectively serve as an aircraft carrier. The U.S. Seventh Fleet previously told Newsweek: "Assets assigned to U.S. [Seventh] Fleet operate alongside allies and partners every day to deter aggression and maintain security in the Indo-Pacific." A U.S. Navy photo caption regarding the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz's visit to Malaysia reads: "Nimitz is conducting a port call in the U.S. [Seventh] Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." It remains to be seen whether the Nimitz, the George Washington, and the America will assemble somewhere in the Western Pacific Ocean for joint operations in the coming weeks. Related Articles Satellite Image Shows US Air Power Buildup at Island Base Near IranRussia Attacks Trump's Golden Dome ProjectIran Unveils Next-Level Warfare Drones Amid Tensions With Show New US Missiles Sent to China's Doorstep 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
US Aircraft Carrier Returns to South China Sea
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has been tracked returning to the contested South China Sea, where China's sovereignty claims cover most of its waters. With regard to the Nimitz's operations in the South China Sea, the Japan-based U.S. Seventh Fleet—which maintains America's naval presence in the Western Pacific Ocean—previously told Newsweek that the warship "provides presence and combat-ready forces to the theater." Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters The Nimitz—the oldest U.S. aircraft carrier in active service—has been on deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean since departing from its home port in Washington in late March. This is likely its final overseas deployment before a scheduled retirement in May next year. The carrier arrived in the South China Sea in early May and operated there for two weeks before sailing into the Strait of Malacca—a waterway linking the South China Sea with the Indian Ocean—raising speculation about a possible deployment to the Middle East. The Nimitz's return to the South China Sea comes as China continues to assert its territorial claims in the region, often leading to confrontations and clashes with neighboring maritime forces, including the Philippines—a major U.S. ally protected by a mutual defense treaty. What To Know Following a call at Malaysia's Port Klang—near the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur—the Nimitz and its escorting destroyer, USS Curtis Wilbur, departed the port on Saturday afternoon local time, heading back to the Strait of Malacca. The aircraft carrier hosted Malaysian naval officers during its stay, photos released by the U.S. Navy show. It was the second port call of the Nimitz's deployment, following a stopover in Guam—America's westernmost territory in the Pacific Ocean—in mid-April. Open-source ship-tracking data from the online service MarineTraffic shows the carrier sailed southward to Singapore after its departure. The last trackable position places the warship in the waters northeast of Singapore in the South China Sea as of Monday. While the Nimitz returned to the South China Sea for operations, its sister ship, the Japan-based USS George Washington, was also underway on Sunday in waters near the Northeast Asian country, marking a dual U.S. aircraft carrier deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean. In addition to the Nimitz and the George Washington, the U.S. amphibious assault ship USS America—another Japan-homeported U.S. warship—was dispatched to the Philippine Sea last week. It is also capable of carrying fighter jets allowing it to effectively serve as an aircraft carrier. The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz pulls into Port Klang in Malaysia on May 21, 2025. The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz pulls into Port Klang in Malaysia on May 21, 2025. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emma Burgess/U.S. Navy What People Are Saying The U.S. Seventh Fleet previously told Newsweek: "Assets assigned to U.S. [Seventh] Fleet operate alongside allies and partners every day to deter aggression and maintain security in the Indo-Pacific." A U.S. Navy photo caption regarding the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz's visit to Malaysia reads: "Nimitz is conducting a port call in the U.S. [Seventh] Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Nimitz, the George Washington, and the America will assemble somewhere in the Western Pacific Ocean for joint operations in the coming weeks.
Boston Globe
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile
In 1939, the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Galeazzo Ciano, signed a 'Pact of Steel,' committing their two countries to a military and political alliance. Advertisement In 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake claimed 1,655 lives, left 2 million homeless, and triggered a tsunami responsible for over 230 additional deaths in Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines. In 1962, Continental Airlines Flight 11, en route from Chicago to Kansas City, Mo., crashed near Unionville, Mo., after a passenger ignited dynamite on board the plane, killing all 45 occupants of the Boeing 707. Advertisement In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his 'Great Society,' saying that it 'rests on abundance and liberty for all' and 'demands an end to poverty and racial injustice.' In 1969, the lunar module of Apollo 10, with Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene Cernan aboard, flew within nine miles of the moon's surface in a 'dress rehearsal' for the first lunar landing. In 1985, US sailor Michael L. Walker was arrested aboard the aircraft carrier Nimitz, two days after his father, John A. Walker Jr., was apprehended by the FBI; both were later convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. (Michael Walker served 15 years in prison and was released in 2000; John Walker Jr. died in prison in 2014.) In 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted his final episode of NBC's 'Tonight Show.' (Jay Leno took over as host three days later.) In 2011, a massive EF5 tornado struck Joplin, Mo., with winds up to 250 mph, killing at least 159 people and destroying about 8,000 homes and businesses. In 2017, a suicide bomber set off an improvised explosive device that killed 22 people and injured over 1,000 following an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Board names new principals, top administrators
May 21—The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees approved naming several principals and top administrators during their meeting Tuesday. Christan Pugh was named principal of Nimitz Middle School. She replaces the retiring Teresa Willison. Pugh is currently the principal at Blanton Elementary, a position she's held for the past two years. Prior to that she was an assistant principal at Nimitz for three years. She was also an instructional coach at Nimitz for three years and has teaching experience at both elementary and middle school. Jennie Chavez will move from principal at Noel Elementary School to principal of EK Downing Elementary. Chavez is finishing her sixth year as the principal at Noel Elementary School and was recently awarded ECISD's Elementary Principal of the Year award. She served three years as an assistant principal to go along with 14 years of teaching experience. Amanda Sierra was named principal of Gonzales Elementary. Sierra is a principal intern at West Elementary this year, and she attended the Holdsworth Principal Academy. She has three years of experience as an assistant principal and served on the administrative team at Ireland Elementary that led improvement from an F to an B state rating. Dowling Principal Julie Marshall was promoted to executive director of leadership. Marshall has spent the past five years as the principal at Dowling Elementary and before that was the principal at Hays STEAM Academy for two years. Her 35 years of public education experience includes work as an instructional services director at Bonham and Wilson & Young middle schools and 19 years as a teacher. Robert Trejo was named chief academic officer and Matt Spivy is now human capital officer. Trejo is currently serving as ECISD's executive director of accountability & school improvement where he manages and interprets accountability ratings under TEA's A-F system and collects and analyzes student performance data to support campus/district decision-making, giving him extensive knowledge of instructional frameworks and school improvement strategies. Spivy is completing his second year as ECISD's executive director of human resources. He recently completed the Holdsworth Leadership Collaborative focused on developing talent pipelines. He taught for seven years and has 13 years of administrative experience. Trustee Dawn Miller abstained from voting on Trejo and Spivy. The board also reorganized after the May 3 election. Tammy Hawkins was voted in as president; Steve Brown as vice president and Bob Thayer as secretary. Brown appeared virtually and Delma Abalos was absent. Miller was opposed to Hawkins and Miller, but voted for Thayer. She said she hoped going forward that they would go beyond recycling the same leases and allow other people to assume leadership roles. Miller said she was glad to see Thayer become an officer. Chief Financial Officer Deborah Ottmers and trustees continued their budget discussions for the 2025-26 school year. The Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 2 for public education funding, but the Texas Senate made sweeping changes to it. Evaluating ECISD's expenditures for this 2024-25 school year it appears the district's fund balance will increase, but based on current school funding laws and the projected expenses the 2025-26 school year, ECISD would be facing a $10.5 million deficit budget. That calculation includes no raises for employees. District leaders are continuing to look for budget areas to cut. Proposed bills in the legislature, if passed, could require differing raises for teachers based on their years of experience and these required raises for teachers would use most of any proposed increase in state funding. Trustees agreed that all employees need and deserve a raise, and they discussed different percentage increases in pay and the potential impact on the budget. Several board members stated a 2% raise for all non-teachers, since they are not included in current legislative proposals, seems like the appropriate amount as it would use the remaining funds in the proposed legislation, the recap said. The school board is planning a special meeting on June 24 to finalize and adopt the budget for 2025-26. On the Bond 2023 update, the Career & Technical Education high school is on track for groundbreaking next month. The project's guaranteed maximum price (GMP) has come in at $86,591,081. The new middle school in West Odessa has seen steel work begin and blockwork around the gym started. Foundation, electrical and plumbing work are ongoing, the board recap said. The final bid date for the Transition Learning Center will be May 21 with a recommendation to be presented to the school board in June. The Permian High School auditorium project is nearing the end of the design development phase and GMP should be going to the board in June. A contract of a little more than $1.3 million is being brought to the board for the PHS JROTC facility. No on-site activity has begun. The Ag Farm design is being finalized, procurement will take place during the summer, and no on-site work has begun. In the technology update, cabling is complete at the majority of elementary campuses and is beginning at Odessa High School (it should take four to six weeks). This is for the new PA/Bells/Alarms/Clocks projects. Installation of new surveillance cameras is finished at all high schools and middle schools and is now beginning at elementary schools. The Fine Arts Department has now ordered 1,103 instruments at a cost of about $1.9 million. Of those, 359 are for elementary classrooms. As of now, 987 instruments have been delivered. Superintendent Keeley Boyer said now that the guaranteed maximum price is in place for the CTE high school, plans are to have a groundbreaking June 17. Trustees voted 6-0 to approve purchases over $50,000 related to the bond. The single item on this month's agenda was the $86,591,081 to Teinert Construction, the construction manager at-risk, for the guaranteed maximum price of the new CTE high school.
