Monthly Archives: July 2012

American basic cadet training’s most grueling test began with a rugby chant. – “Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora,” they proclaimed, parrying their rifles and each muzzle into ghost targets. “Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora.”

Basics ‘home free’ after torture test at Air Force Academy By JAKOB RODGERS  The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo. Published: July 28, 2012 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The fading pigment of purple lined the bottom of Victoria Yeaste’s left eyelid, highlighted by a scabbed-over cut millimeters away. The shiner was a painful reminder of the 18-year-old’s firstContinue reading “American basic cadet training’s most grueling test began with a rugby chant. – “Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora,” they proclaimed, parrying their rifles and each muzzle into ghost targets. “Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora.””

In Mojave, the world’s most exciting planes take flight

In Mojave, the world’s most exciting planes take flight From the Air Force to NASA, commercial airplane storage to the first private spacecraft, the Mojave is the center of aviation. CNET Road Trip 2012 braved the summer heat to check it out. by Daniel Terdiman   July 28, 2012 4:00 AM PDT A look at NASA’s X-48C,Continue reading “In Mojave, the world’s most exciting planes take flight”

Ideas for English Language Learners | The Summer Olympics

Ideas for English Language Learners | The Summer Olympics   By KATHERINE SCHULTEN         We’re announcing a new regular feature on the Learning Network today: “Ideas for E.L.L.s,” a monthly selection of New York Times articles, infographics, videos and photographs that are especially accessible for English language learners around the globe — andContinue reading “Ideas for English Language Learners | The Summer Olympics”

Russia denies plans for new navy bases abroad

Russia denies plans for new navy bases abroad Russia has been seeking a greater international role for its navy. Continue reading the main story Related Stories Uneasy base for Russia’s Black Sea fleet How vital is Syria’s Tartus port to Russia? Russia’s Defence Ministry has denied reports Moscow its planning to set up its firstContinue reading “Russia denies plans for new navy bases abroad”

WHAT THE NAVY DOES

PROTECTING OUR NATION’S INTERESTS Skip to main content Skip Navigation Go to the home page Search Navy FAQS Privacy Policy Feedback Form Access Key Details OUR COOKIE INFORMATION REGISTER LOGIN CONTACT US About the Royal Navy What the Navy Does BACK TO HOME PREVENTING CONFLICT SECURITY AT SEA INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROTECTING OUR ECONOMYContinue reading “WHAT THE NAVY DOES”