Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Navy History
USS Bear and relief effort rescue seven members of the Greely Expedition. Union Flag Officer David G. Farragut and his fleet forced the surrender of New Orleans. Congress established the Department of the Navy and Benjamin Stoddert became the first Secretary of the Navy.
S2ME2
Sailors and Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Work with Engineers from the General Dynamics Land Systems Program as part of Ship-to-Shore Maneuver Experimentation Advanced Naval Technology Exercise 2017.
Inside KSC! for April 28, 2017
Dozens of little robots descended on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the second annual Swarmathon competition. Kennedy also hosted a two days of events that focused on stewardship and sustainability in honor of Earth Day.
USS Carl Vinson in the Philippine Sea
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 28, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Ashigara (DDG 178), left front, and JS Samidare (DD 106), left rear, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), center rear, and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), right rear, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), right front, during a transit the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown/Released)
Secretary Tillerson Remarks at UN Security Council Ministerial Session o...
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers remarks at U.N. Security Council Ministerial Session on the DPRK on April 28, 2017 in New York.
NASA's First 100 Days
From a presidential call from the Oval Office with a record-breaking American Astronaut to announcing the discovery of Earth-sized planets outside our solar system, NASA's been busy during the first 100 days of President Trump’s term. Among the key moments was March 21 when President Trump signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017, the first comprehensive NASA authorization passed by Congress in more than six years. This bill helps ensure NASA remains at the forefront of exploration and discovery. NASA appreciates the strong support of the President, as well as our citizens in America and friends around the world.
Rand Paul on Donald Trump's Tax Plan
Senator Rand Paul talks about President Donald Trump's tax plan and how many Republicans don't believe in tax cuts but tax shifting. Paul believes lowering taxes will stimulate the economy and leave more money in the hands of the people who made the money.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
FOUR SEASONS OF YELLOWSTONE
SURVEYS THE CHANGING SCENES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK DURING THE FOUR SEASONS OF THE YEAR. DEPICTS ACTIVITIES OF THE WILD LIFE IN THE PARK AND POINTS OUT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS. U.S. Information Agency.
Inside a Boeing 720 Crash
In 1984 NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) teamed-up in a unique flight experiment called the Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID), to test the impact of a Boeing 720 aircraft using standard fuel with an additive designed to suppress fire.
The additive FM-9, a high molecular-weight long chain polymer, when blended with Jet-A fuel had demonstrated the capability to inhibit ignition and flame propagation of the released fuel in simulated impact tests. On the morning of December 1, 1984, a remotely controlled Boeing 720 transport took off from Edwards Air Force Base (Edwards, California), made a left-hand departure and climbed to an altitude of 2300 feet. It then began a descent-to-landing to a specially prepared runway on the east side of Rogers Dry Lake. Final approach was along the roughly 3.8-degree glide slope. The landing gear was left retracted. Passing the decision height of 150 feet above ground level (AGL), the aircraft was slightly to the right of the desired path. Just above that decision point at which the pilot was to execute a "go-around," there appeared to be enough altitude to maneuver back to the centerline of the runway. Data acquisition systems had been activated, and the aircraft was committed to impact. It contacted the ground, left wing low. The fire and smoke took over an hour to extinguish.
This flight, called the Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID), was the culmination of more than a year of preparation in a joint research project by NASA and the FAA to test the effectiveness of anti-misting kerosene (AMK) in a so-called survivable impact. Added to typical Jet A fuel, the AMK was designed to suppress the fireball that can result from an impact in which the airstream causes spilled fuel to vaporize into a mist. The plane was also instrumented for a variety of other impact-survivability experiments, including new seat designs, flight data recorders, galley and stowage-bin attachments, cabin fire-proof materials, and burn-resistant windows. Crash forces were measured, and a full complement of instrumented crash test dummies was carried on the flight.
The aircraft was remotely flown by NASA research pilot Fitzhugh (Fitz) Fulton from the NASA Armstrong Remotely Controlled Vehicle Facility. Previously, the Boeing 720 had been flown on 14 practice flights with safety pilots onboard. During the 14 flights, there were 16 hours and 22 minutes of remotely piloted vehicle control, including 10 remotely piloted takeoffs, 69 remotely piloted vehicle controlled approaches, and 13 remotely piloted vehicle landings on abort runway. It was planned that the aircraft would land wings-level and exactly on the centerline during the CID, thus allowing the fuselage to remain intact as the wings were sliced open by eight posts cemented into the runway. The Boeing 720 landed askew and caused a cabin fire when burning fuel was able to enter the fuselage. It was not exactly the impact that was hoped for, but research from the CID program yielded new data on impact survivability which helped establish new FAA rules regarding fire prevention and retardant materials. Although proponents argued that AMK prevented a hotter, more catastrophic fire during the CID, FAA requirements for the additive were put on the back burner.
Schumer Responds to President Trump’s Tax Outline, TrumpCare & More
Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives an update on the state of budget negotiations in Congress to keep the government funded and avoid a government shutdown. Schumer also discusses the Trump administration’s new proposal to cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans while continuing to break promises to the middle class. He also discusses the GOP’s renewed efforts to strip millions of Americans of their healthcare.
Pres. and Melania Trump Welcome Argentinian President to White House 04/...
President Trump Welcomes Argentina President Mauricio Macri To The White House
President Trump Meets with President Macri (04/27/2017)
President Donald Trump meets with Argentinian President Macri in the Oval Office on April 27, 2017.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
US Flies Jets Over North Korea As Warning
September 2016: Two U.S. Air Force B-1B from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flew with Republic of Korea F-15K and U.S. F-16 fighter aircraft over Osan Air Base. It's a move meant to send a message in response to the recent North Korean test.
President Trump Reduces Federal Government's Role in Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at minimizing the federal government's role in education. The order will direct the education secretary to conduct a study to identify potential over-reach by the federal government on education issues.
Trump Administration Outlines Tax Cuts
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer introduces Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Director Gary Cohn who talk about President Donald Trump's tax plan and take questions from the press.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Caitlyn Jenner: Easier to come out as trans than Republican
'The Secrets of My Life' author discusses her new book, tells Tucker she's not a 1 issue voter, why she voted for Trump, why he has disappointed her in his first 100 days on LGBT issues and more.
Woman on the Run
Frank Johnson flees police after becoming an eyewitness to murder. He is pursued around scenic San Francisco by his wife, a reporter, the police, and... the real murderer.
White House Press Briefing 04/25/2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer gives a press briefing on April 25, 2017.
Shuttle's Toilet Requires Special Training
Mike Massimino helps answer the one question he and other astronauts get asked most often: "How do you 'go' in space?" Mike catches up with STS-132 Mission Specialists Steve Bowen and Piers Sellers as they get some "refreshers" on the use of shuttle Atlantis' "Space Potty." (Training includes an "alignment camera.") Bowen, Sellers and their four crewmates are scheduled to launch aboard Atlantis for the International Space Station on May 14. The workings of a space toilet, on "STS-132: Behind the Scenes, Vol. 1."
Dale Earnhardt, Jr Announces His Retirement
NASCAR racing icon Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announced his retirement from racing on April 25, 2017.
Tonight's Sky May 2017
Backyard stargazers get a monthly guide to the northern hemisphere's skywatching events with "Tonight's Sky." In May, one of the largest constellations fills the southern sky.
American flag etiquette with the Marines
Many American's are unaware that there are laws in regards to the American flag that can be found in detail in the United States Code. The flag code is a guide to encourage proper respect for the national ensign, although is has no provision for enforcement.
Sean Spicer Asks Reporter If He Would Like to Be Press Secretary
White House Press Secretary Asks Major Garrett of CBS News if he would like to be press secretary. Garrett didn't take Spicer up on the offer.
USMC Combat Shooting Team | Lethal Accuracy
The Rocky Mountain Three Gun Championship was an event that allowed participants from around the country to fire Rifles, Shotguns and Pistols in an array of separate ranges with varying obstacles and targets.
The Recon Challenge | Honoring their Sacrifice
Marines push their mind and body to the limit in the annual Recon Challenge, to honor both the sacrifices made by our fallen brothers. Maj. Patrick Zuber runs the challenge in memory of Cpl. Joseph Lyons and his valiant efforts during the Vietnam War.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. William J. Perkins)
State of the Art Weather Satellite Sent Into Space
The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - GOES-P is now on-orbit. GOES-P carries state-of-the-art instrumentation designed to detect ocean and land temperatures, monitor space weather, relay communications and provide search-and-rescue support. It's one of a series of meteorological satellites developed to gather data about storm development and weather conditions on Earth. The satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on March 4, 2010.
VP Pence Speaks To Troops In Hawaii
Vice President Mike Pence speaks to US troops and their families while in Hawaii. He cut short his visit to the state because he said he was needed back in Washington DC to work on health care and budget issues.
Monday, April 24, 2017
Shuttle Flips For Safety
The crew aboard the International Space Station captures video of space shuttle Endeavour as it performs a Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver alongside the ISS. The RPM, also referred to as a "flip," allows the station crew to inspect the shuttle for any damage it may have incurred in flight. (2.5 times normal speed)
Shuttle Boosters Provide New Views of Launch
Cameras attached to each of the two solid rocket boosters (SRBs) that helped propel space shuttle Endeavour into orbit have been recovered; they provide unique video of the STS-130 launch on Feb. 8, 2010, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center as well as point-of-view documentation of the reusable SRBs' separation from the orbiter and their subsequent return to Earth in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida.
Secretary of Defense Mattis Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis makes an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet with Afghan leaders and U.S. military officials
Mattis' visit capped a six-country tour through the Middle East, his first as secretary of defense.
There are approximately 8,400 U.S. personnel serving in Afghanistan.
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis visits Headquarters Resolute Support, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Video by OF-4 Una Sighvatsdottir
Resolute Support Headquarter
04/24/2017 White House Press Briefing
White House press secretary Sean Spicer gives a press briefing on April 24, 2017.
Mattis, Resolute Support Commander Speak to Press
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Army Gen. John Nicholson, Commander, Resolute Support and United States Forces Afghanistan, brief the media in Kabul, Afghanistan, April 24, 2017
UN Ambassador Haley Hosts UN Security Council Members at White House
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley provides an update on hosting members of the UN Security Council at the White House briefing in Washington, D.C. on April 24, 2017.
Press Asks Spicer Why Border Wall Still Needed
President Donald Trump has bragged that illegal immigration into the US over the border has dropped significantly since he took office, so the press wants to know if a border wall is still needed.
US Navy Blue Angels in 2017
The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
On April 24, 1946, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Chester W. Nimitz ordered the formation of a flight exhibition team that would showcase naval aviation. Officially known as the U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron, they formally adopted the nickname "Blue Angels" in 1949 when the squadron commander designed the Blue Angels insignia which is nearly identical to the one in use today. (U.S. Navy video/Released)
NASA VR Cassini's Grand Finale 360 view
Dive between Saturn and its rings with NASA's Cassini spacecraft in the final chapter of its mission. In this 360-degree video, you are traveling along with the spacecraft at tens of thousands of miles per hour as it makes one of 22 planned dives through this unexplored gap. The first dive of Cassini's Grand Finale takes place on April 26, 2017, with additional dives about once a week.
Big Picture: A Debt is Honored
Filmed in Philadelphia, this episode in THE BIG PICTURE series tells the story of an historic incident that took place in 1763 when the forerunners of Philadelphia's 111th Infantry Regiment (Pennsylvania National Guard) were besieged by Indians at Fort Pitt in the midst of the French and Indian War. They were rescued by the tough troops of Britain's Black Watch--the soldiers who, because of their kilts and ferocity, were nicknamed the "ladies from hell" in World War I. Since that time in 1763, the descendants of the 111th and the Black Watch Regiment have maintained a close and friendly association. Each year the 111th in Philadelphia reserves a vacant chair at the table during the annual ceremonial mess. The vacant chair is held in honor of the Black Watch Regiment. A 25-man camera crew from the Army Pictorial Center filmed the many activities that took place in conjunction with the ceremonial mess which was held at the Union League. Coverage was also given to the first professional football game to be played in the U.S. by two teams from across the border in Canada.
Trump Congratulates Astronaut On Flight Record
President Donald Trump congratulates Commander Peggy Whitson on her record-breaking stay on the International Space Station. Early Monday morning, Whitson officially set the US record for most cumulative days in space, surpassing astronaut Jeff Williams' record of 534 days, according to NASA.
Military Kids Speak Out!
From moving every three years and making new friends to having a parent who’s gone a lot, being the child of a military service member isn’t easy. But they’re glowing with pride.
Five Times Peggy Whitson Made History
On April 24, 2017, NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson established the new record for the most time spent in space by an American astronaut, surpassing the mark of 534 days set by NASA’s Jeff Williams in 2016—more than 76 weeks of her life, floating in microgravity! It’s not the first time in her career at NASA that Whitson has established new milestones: here are a few more.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
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