Solar Gives Marines In Afghanistan Needed Assurance

Corporal Moses E. Perez, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment 15 drills new solar panels on Combat Outpost Shukvani, Helmand province, Afghanistan. (image via U.S. Marines/LCpl. Alexander Quiles)

"Lives depend on reliable communications nodes at these locations," so the U.S. Marines are turning to solar power in Afghanistan. Read more →

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GPS-Equipped ‘Tumbleweed’ Is Eco-Friendly Minesweeper

MIne Kafon Minesweeper

Mine Kafon's light-weight design makes it capable of revealing and detonating dangerous landmines. Read more →

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Soldiers Get Solar Training Before Heading To War

army solar power training

For the first time, the U.S. Army is able to integrate training on green energy systems, said to be life savers, before soldiers head to Afghanistan. Read more →

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Marines Embrace Solar In Afghanistan

solar power, Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Corps

On the front lines in Afghanistan, a new solar power program is allowing the Marines to cut back on potentially dangerous fuel-supply convoys. Read more →

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