New Report for Emerg Responders on Toxic Risk of Chlorine Releases
A report on test releases of liquefied compressed chlorine was published on Sept. 30 by Utah Valley University (UVU).
Known as the “Jack Rabbit Project,” the multi-agency chlorine release experiments were conducted in...
GD NASSCO Christens USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (Learn More, Video)
On Saturday, October 21, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening and naming ceremony for the Navy’s newest Expeditionary Sea Base, the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4).
The ship’s namesake, Hershel Woodrow...
AMICO ANC Composite Fence a Finalist in the ‘ASTORS’ (See Video)
AMICO Security's ANC Composite Fence, a total perimeter solution with M5.0 security rating, is one of four AMICO Finalists recognized in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program.
Steel fences must be...
USS Monterey Deploys as Surge Force (See Her in Action, Multi-Video)
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) departed Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 16, for a surge deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation.
Monterey is...
USS Cole Honors Lost Sailors from 2000 Attack (Learn More, Multi-Video)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) crew, families and guests gathered together at Naval Station Norfolk to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the ship's bombing, with a wreath-laying and "Roll...
Come See Sharp INTELLOS at ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon (Videos)
Sharp Electronics, a Proud Sponsor of the 'ASTORS' is pleased to announce that the Sharp INTELLOS Automated Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV) will be on site at 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon at ISC...
USS Washington Joins US Navy’s Submarine Fleet (See Multi-Videos)
The Navy with assistance from the submarine's sponsor Elisabeth Mabus, daughter of the 75th Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, commissioned and brought to life the newest Virginia class submarine, USS...
Charleston Seaport Agencies Train with Cruise Ship Industry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, at Charleston seaport joined with local, state, federal law enforcement and emergency services agencies for training onboard the Carnival Ecstasy cruise...
DHS S&T Sponsors Advanced Trace Detection Systems Dev’t Industry Day
DHS S&T is sponsoring a two-day technical industry meeting in the area of trace explosive detection capabilities for use in the Homeland Security Enterprise.
Explosives trace detection is frequently used as a...
Coast Guard Activates Option for McMurdo Emergency Beacons
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has activated its first option year on its contract with McMurdo, a competitor in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards, for up to 16,000 FastFind® 220...
