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HCCC Offering Robotics Mini-Camp

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:21:36 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - Herkimer County Community College and the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome are teaming up to offer local kids a chance to work with robots.

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Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster? It Works for the Air Force

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:03:33 +0000

One of the toughest things to teach Air Force pilots who guide unmanned attack drones is how to accurately spot targets in complex radar images. Researchers, however, have found a way to cut that lengthy training time in half.

Delivering a mild electrical current to pilots’ brains through EEG electrodes placed on the scalp — a process called transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) — can accelerate learning and improve pilot accuracy. In addition, that accuracy is sustained for up to 40 minutes, whereas it otherwise typically declines after 20 minutes.

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Air Force Academy Welcomes Pagans, Druids and Witches – Oh My!

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:04:34 +0000

The Air Force has officially signaled its support of people with alternative religious beliefs. What are the alternative religions? Pagans, Druids, Wiccans, Witches and followers of Native American faiths are now welcome to practice just as mainstream believers can.

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USAF-Civil Air Patrol Exercise At Griffiss

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:34:13 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - During the past week, the Civil Air Patrol, in conjunction with the U.S. Air Force, has been conducting a statewide evaluation exercise which will culminate this Saturday at Griffiss International Airport in Rome.

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