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SPECIALPOINTSOFINTEREST:
JLTVSTOREPLACEAGINGHMMWV FLEET-PG 1
BC3 TRAININGMACDILL-PG 2
Inside this issue:
Cold Weather Fleet PG 3-5
Veh Mx Safety PG 6
Job Market Info PG 7-8
Auto Related Jobs PG 9
A Story of Friendship
PG 9
CWAEurope PG 10
Willys Returns PG 11
Fed Agencies LowerFleet Costs
PG 12
Letter to the Editor PG 13
New Award Program PG 13
3D Printing PG 14
TRUCKIN ONDedicated to the Men and Women
ofAF Vehicle Operations & Maintenance Past, Present, and Future
Truckin On Reunion
3-7 Nov 2014
Las Vegas, NV
Interested Members
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JLTVs to Replace Aging HMMWV Fleet
30-year old HMMWV fleet going
the way of the Jeep
submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt
(Ret/2T3)
In 1984 HMMWVs supplanted the role
formerly served by smaller jeeps such
as the M151, 14-short-ton MUTT, and
other light tactical vehicles.
The HMMWV first saw combat action in
Operation Just Cause, the invasion of
Panama in 1989.
Now the HMMWV fleet will be replaced
by the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
(JLTV).
August 2012: Three companies were
awarded an Earnest Money Deposit
(EMD) contract: AM General, Oshkosh,
and Lockheed Martin whose illustration
appears below.
The JLTV is designed to replace many
of the current Army and Marine Corps
Humvee tactical vehicles, providing
significant advances in survivability
and capability.
Additional information for the JLTV can
be found at these websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Joint_Light_Tactical_Vehicle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ILZDouOFkeM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ddW56E6IUSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ALNIzO4fk4A
See attached Congressional Report,
dated Jan 9, 2014, for further details.
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MacDill vehicle ops unit ramps up realistic training
by Senior Airman Melanie Bulow-Gonterman
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
11/21/2013- MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Since 2003,
Air Force vehicle operators have been tasked with providing
convoy support for the operations conducted in the Middle East;
and due to the extreme nature of these taskings, Team
MacDill's 6th Logistic Readiness Squadron engineered its first of
many modified Combat Convoy Courses on Nov 2.
Prior to each deployment, vehicle operator personnel must train
to meet a full range of tasks that prepare them for the multitude
of situations that may arise during wartime and hostile convoy
and contingency operations.
In support of the first annual training were the Joint
Communications Support Element, 6th Security Forces
Squadron, and the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department,
who provided first hand experiences and mimicked real-world
scenarios.
"Our goal was to conduct ultrarealistic convoy operations and
the JCSE, SFS, CE (Fire-Department) did just that." said Master
Sgt. Thomas Dulin, 6th LRS, vehicle operations supervisor.
"Each entity played an integral role in our training, which
allowed us to make it as realistic as possible."
The training introduced a diversified set of "mock" threat
scenarios to include: vehicle-borne improvised explosive
devices detection, small arms fire ambushes, vehicle recovery
procedures, and proper vehicle formation attack and
assessment roles. Additional training insertions keyed in on
self-aid buddy care (SABC), calling in "9-lines," and helicopter
evacuations procedures.
"The vehicle operations training section successfully taught our
Airmen how to effectively communicate and respond in high
pressure situations," stated Tech. Sgt. Gany Gamboa, 6th
Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO-in-charge of training. "It's
was a fantastic way for the seasoned operators to refreshourselves and pass on our experiences with the younger
Airmen, so that they will be able to anticipate and react to the
situations they might face while deployed."
Because of the overwhelming success of the modified Combat
Convoy Courses training, the vehicle operators expand upon
their successful benchmark and have now begun to schedule
quarterly refreshers.
Editors Note: Additional photos of MacDills BC3 training are
located at the following website: http://www.macdill.af.mil/
news/story.asp?id=123371659
Editors Comments: This YouTube video is separate from the
above article, but closely related in subject matter. It is three
minutes and 41 seconds long, but very poignant and well worth
watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7A8 -pCGD8M
Airman 1st Class Jeffery Ball, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron
vehicle operator, secures the area during combat convoy training,
Nov. 2, 2013 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The training is
designed to train transportation Airmen in basic combat skills
required to integrate with joint forces in hostile convoy operations.
(U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Patrick Gargan)
70th MTD BC3 Basic Combat Convoy Course
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Vehicle aintenance SafetyVehicle maintenance - a dangerous place to
work -if you dont follow the rules
by Roger Storman, SMSgt (Ret/2T3)
One of my sincerest wishes for 2014 is that your shops/
employees are free from injury. But wishing doesnt make it
happen. It takes a safety conscious, proactive workforce to
prevent mishaps. Please dont be careless at work, and at the
risk of sounding clich, THINK SAFETY!
I dont mean to lecture, but theres never enough that can be
said about safety. Many of you have been around for as long or
longer than I have and, like me, youve stopped turning
wrenches. However, we have many Truckin On members who
are still plying their trade and to them I cant stress enough how
important it is to follow the rules and work safely.
I could cite all the applicable AFOSH Standards and OSHA
Regulations; however, I suspect you know those already, or
should. If not, see your supervisors/managers and get actively
involved with your shops safety program. Its vital to your
health and well being and to that of your fellow mechanics.
Instead, I thought I would list some of the vehicle maintenance
mishaps Ive either seen first hand or have knowledge of
through other sources. So, here are some of the more
memorable ones from my time in vehicle maintenance that
resulted in close calls, injuries, or death.
Working under a vehicle without eye protection: I was a
young airman assigned a job to remove and replace a
muffler. I had my safety goggles on my head because it
was hot and they kept fogging up. As I was banging on the
muffler, a piece of rust fell and embedded itself in my eye,
like a tiny spear. An ophthalmologist had to remove it and I
wore an eye patch for a week. Lesson learned for me.
Fire burned refueling maintenance shop to the ground:
The RFM office had an open flame heater and there was a
gap under the office door. A mechanic accidentally dumped
5,000 gallons of JP-4 onto the shop floor. It flooded the
shop and fuel flowed into the office where the heater ignited
the fuel. An NCO ran from the shop on fire. He was
tackled and rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames.
He sustained severe burns from which he eventually
recovered, but suffered psychological trauma and was
assigned to another section. The facility was a total loss.
Mechanic failed to secure 28-passenger bus while
parked on a hydraulic lift: Upon raising the lift, the bus
fell off into the adjacent bay. There were no injuries, only
damage to the bus. However, it could have resulted in
serious injury or death.
Mechanic horse playing with exhaust ventilation
system: I read about this in a safety bulletin while on the
5 AF staff. Some shops had a ventilation system to extract
exhaust fumes from the work bays. A hose was placed
over the exhaust pipe and a fan extracted the fumes to the
outside. One mechanic was horse playing and stuck an
exhaust hose over another mechanics nose and mouth.
The suction from the fan collapsed his lungs and he died.
NCOs failed to use proper equipment: Two NCOs were
removing an engine block from a wooden shipping
container. Instead of using a hoist, they attempted to lift
the block by hand. It slipped and pinched one of the
NCOs finger, severing the tip. He, his superintendent,
and squadron commander briefed the 5 AF/CC.
Inexperienced NCO placed his body between a raised
dump truck bed and truck chassis: He failed to properly
position the safety stand and then proceeded to remove
the bleeder screw from the hydraulic lift cylinder. The bed
came down and, by sheer luck, caught the safety stand.
Otherwise, he would have been cut in half. He worked for
me.
Mechanic failed to use tire cage: An untrained and
unsupervised mechanic inflated a split rim tire outside the
tire cage. The rim blew off, hit the ceiling, and came to
rest on the opposite side of the shop. He escaped injury
and/or death by perhaps inches.
These are real-life examples of what can and did go wrong
when the rules were ignored. Dont be that guy or gal who
takes a short cutdont become a statistic. The Air Force
needs you and your family needs you, so have a safe 2014.
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JobMarketWorking With Staffing Firms
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Job seekers - transitioning from active duty tothe civilian job market
by Billy Dover, CMSgt (Ret/2T1)
When I was separating from the Air Force, I was not having any
success on my own; finally, just prior to my retirement, I
provided my resume to a staffing firm that handled the
Northwest. I had a telephone interview, followed by a
face-to-face interview, within a week of arriving in Oregon.
I was hired the same day as my face-to-face interview and spent
12-years with the company prior to moving to Leavitt's Freight
Service.
It worked for me and since the fees are the responsibility of theemployer, I'd encourage others to use this option.
If any Truckin' On readers are interested in Oregon/Washington,
I would urge them to use Quantum Recruiters, Inc.; contact
information follows:
Stephanie Smith, VP
Quantum Recruiters, Inc.
541.683.1757Office
541.221.9903Cell
www.quantumrecruiters.net
Tips for working witha staffing firm
When working with a staffing firm, there is NEVER A FEE
to the candidate. The firm's fees are paid by the hiring
company.
If applying to a position listed on a staffing companywebsite, make sure tospecify the position, and if available,
the location, job/position number, and contact name for
that posting.
A Microsoft Word version of your resume is preferred(unless otherwise specified) with your updated emailaddress andcontact information included.
The same guidelines apply to supplying resumes, coverletters, and interviewing. The recruiter is working as an
agent for thehiring company, as well as representing you to
those companies. Make the same effort to impress them
as you would to impressany potential employer. If you have resumes on file with several staffing firms,
make sure you keep them all current, including
certifications additional education, or new work
experiences. The more skills you have on file, the betteryour chances of matching the criteria for an open position.
Advantages to working with a staffingfirm
There are many reasons why working with astaffing companymight be perfect for you. Staffing firms know where the jobs
areBusinesses of every size, in every industry, rely on staffingfirms for qualified, reliabletalent.
Flexibility for your life
Many employees enjoy the flexibility of short-term
opportunities available through staffing firm, completing one
assignmentand moving on to another, often with differentemployers.
A portal to long-term employment About three quarters of
contingent
employees are hired by client companies. Temporaryassignments enable you to get your foot in the door with a
hiring company,increasing yourodds of finding a long-term
position with the company.
Broad Selection
Staffing firms can expose you to a variety of companies, jobs
and opportunities. Theycan play a vital role in an effective jobsearch strategy, providing skilled candidateswith a variety ofopportunitieswithrespected companies locally and worldwide.
Putting staffing firms to work for you
Staffing firms provide a simple service - connectingemployers a n d employees. Many firms have distinct areas
of specialization (Information Technology,Accounting andFinance, etc.), so when selecting a staffing company,
investigate their Web sites to determine which providers are
best able to serve your needs.
Many hiring companies take advantage of a particular
staffing firm exclusively. Having your resume on file at several
firms provides access to jobs not listedelsewhere. It also
increases your chances of finding a match.
For contingent positions, the candidate is employed by the
firm itself, assigned to work at the client company. As anemployee of the firm, you may qualify forbenefits they offer.
For contingent positions, the candidate is employed by the
firm itself, assigned to work at the client company. As an
employee of the firm, you may qualify forbenefits they offer.
For professional search and direct-hire placements, staffing
firms recruit a candidate on behalf of their client, and the
employee immediately begins working for the client
company.
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Along with practice specialization, most staffing companies
offer a variety of employment options to job seekers,
including:
Contingent placement
Providestemporary employment
Contingent-to-hire
Assignments that may convert todirect hire jobs
Direct-hire placement
Recruits candidates for full-time opportunities
Professional search
Connects hard-to
-find talent with niche industry positions
Making the most of your interview
The interview is your opportunity to reveal the experience
behind your resume. While many people get nervous about
interviews, remember that the interview isn't a "test" that
you need to pass-it's an opportunity for the hiring
manager to get to know you, and for you to determine your
interest in the position and the company.
Before the interview, thoroughly research the company.
Investigate their Web site for information about theirproducts and services, mission and/or vision statements,
and recent press releases.
Knowledge of the company demonstrates your interest,
shows that you've done your homework, and mayprovideinsights that allow you to better respond to interview
questions.
Your resume will be the roadmap for the interview, soprepare in advance to verbally expand upon the skills and
experiences listed in your resume. For the interview be
mindful of these items:
Interview Basics
Punctuality: Arrive early. If you're unsure of the office
location, drive there aday or two beforehand to ensureyour timing is correct. Being late, searching for an
address, and struggling to find parking adds unwanted
stress to thesituation.
Presentation: Dress conservatively in clean, profession-
al clothes. Even if you know that the company has a
casual clothing policy, look sharp. You want to be
remembered for what you said, not for what you wore.
Preparation: Know your interviewer's name, title,
spelling, and pronunciation. Because you may beinterviewing with two or more people,have extra copies
of all relevant documents, including extra resumes,reference lists, portfolio material, and whatever else you
may bring.
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Visit these websites that specialize in hiring
veterans:
http://www.hireveterans.com/
https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
http://www.showyourstripes.org/main -carousel-
articles/veterans/welcome.html
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Auto Alliance.driving innovationAuto Alliance.driving innovationAuto Alliance.driving innovation
Auto related jobs across 50 stateshow does your state stack up?submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt, (Ret/2T3)
The image below is interactive. Click on it and it will take you to theAuto Alliancewebsite and a map of the United States. Run
your cursor over each state and it will display the number of auto related jobs and the percentage of the labor force it represents
within the state and auto jobs across the country.
NOTE: THIS WEBSITE IS NOT FOR JOB SEARCHING. IT DOES, HOWEVER, PROVIDE SOME VERY INTERESTING
STATISTICS, INFORMATION AND NEWS ABOUT THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.
A Story of FriendshipB-17 pilot, Herb Heilbrun, and original TuskegeeAirman John Leahr tell their amazing story
submitted by Reade Holzbaur, WS-12 (Ret/2T3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwnwqCdwl8
The book is called Black & White Airmen: Their True History. It was
published in 2007 and is still available through Barnes & Noble and
Amazon.
Herb Heilbrun and John Leahr have shared third grade, World
War II, and postwar friendship as a bomber pilot and a
Tuskegee airman who protected him. The B-17 behind the
airmen is similar to those flown by Heilbrun. Photo by Fredrick
A. Johnsen.
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A report from CWAEuropean chapter
by A1C Brianna Walberg
Hero is a unique word, generally defined as: a person who is
admired for his or her courage, outstanding achievements, or
noble qualities. What do you call a person who is not always
recognized for his or her valor? In the profession of arms we
call those people Airman, Soldiers, Marines, and Seaman.
These are people that have signed the unlimited liability clause
and agreed to defend our country at home or abroad regardlessof task at hand.
There are numerous organizations in the military and civilian
community designed to honor, respect, and remember these
heroes. These organizations play a vital role in thanking and
supporting members that have participated conflicts
(both past and present) while preparing our future heroes
through lessons learned. One such organization is the Convoy
Warrior Associations (CWA).
The CWA is an emergent military association with chapters
throughout the United States, Europe and Pacific. The driving
purpose of the CWA is to build camaraderie with fellow Armed
Forces personnel that have contributed to, supported or
conducted convoy operations in conflicts both past and present.
Recently, the Ramstein and Spangdahlem chapters of the CWA
teamed up to hold the inaugural European CWA banquet.
With 76 people in attendance, the ceremony began with both
the German and American National Anthems. Upon conclusion
of the National Anthems, the crowd was asked to observe a
moment of silence as the 52nd Fighter Wing honor guard
assembled a Warriors Cross.
The Warrior Cross is symbolic replacement of a cross on the
battlefield that serves to show honor and respect to the fallen.
Upon the completion of the cross and moment of silence the
event emcee, MSgt Brian Fitzsimmons of the 86 Vehicle
Readiness Squadron, introduced guest speaker Lt. Col Curt
Stewart.
During OIF LTC Stewart served as the Joint Logistics Task
Force (JLTF) commander and led over 1,500 Soldiers and
Airmen responsible for performing convoy operations. During
his speech, LTC Stewart was candid and spoke of the
memories, challenges, and teamwork required while executing
this arduous mission. He discussed the history of convoyoperations in Iraq, and skepticism he felt about Airmen
performing a traditional Army function.
As JLTF commanders before him, LTC Stewart grew to respect,
trust, and admire the professionalism that the Airmen in his
command displayed. He talked in detail about the missions
performed under his command and how the JLTF would not
have been successful without the contributions of all services
involved. LTC Stewart closed by stating that his signature
accomplishment of his last tour in Iraq was the safe return of all
Soldiers and Airmen in the JLTF.
As 2200hrs neared, the event began to wind down and the
crowd started to dwindle. The departing attendees were able to
take something home: A piece of history, a memory, and an
increased level of respect for the men and women that have
supported, performed, and sacrificed while performing the
convoy mission.
Convoy Warrior Association Holds Banquet
Convoy Warrior AssociationEuropean Chapter
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1 Feb 2014Willys Returns
LA-bound 2014 Jeep Wrangler special edition gives us
the Willys for $25,795
byJeffrey N. Ross -Posted Nov 18th 2013
The Jeep Wrangler might be the reigning king of special
editions, but with sales records being broken almost all year,
this plan is obviously resonating with buyers. Joining new
models like theDragon EditionandPolar Edition,the 2014 Jeep
Wrangler is adding a new Willys Wheeler Edition to pay homage
to Jeep's military heritage.
Getting ready for its big debut at theLA Auto Show, the 2014
Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition is inspired by early Willys
CJ (Civilian Jeep) models with exclusive styling and upgraded
off-road goodies. Starting with a Wrangler Sport, these
upgrades include a Dana 44 rear axle with limited -slip
differential and 3.73 gears, along with meaty BF Goodrich KM
Mud Terraintiresmounted to the Willys Wheeler's black 17-inch
wheels. For more of a classicJeeplook, this model adds a gloss
black grille, "Willys" hood stickers and rock rails to protect the
side sills.
Jeep is also tossing in a D-ring, tow strap and gloves that are all
kept in a special carrying bag.
When it goes on sale early next year, the Wrangler Willys
Wheeler Edition will start at $25,795 for the two-door model,
while the four-door will start at $29,595. There's an official press
releaseposted below,and we'll be sure to have live images of
the special-edition Wrangler live from the LA Auto Show floor
later this week, so stay close. Autoblog website:
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/18/2014-jeep
-wrangler
-willys
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Fed Agencies Lower Fleet Costs by $88MDecember 10, 2013
Federal agencies reduced their fleet costs by $88 million in fiscal-year 2012, a 1.98% decrease over FY-2011 levels, according
to the annual Federal Motor Vehicle Fleet Report released by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in November. A
10,000-vehicle reduction helped contribute to the reduced fleet costs.
The federal fleet inventory in 2012 consisted of approximately 650,000 motor vehicles around the world. These vehicles drove
more than 5 billion miles, consumed nearly 400 million gallons of fuel, and had operating costs of approximately $4.35 billion.
The 10,000-vehicle reduction represents a 1.5% decrease from FY-2011. Of these reductions, military agencies reduced their
fleets by 5.02% and the U.S. Postal Service by 0.69%. Civilian agencies actually increased their fleet count by 0.57%. Civilian
agencies also increased their miles traveled by 4.68%, while military agencies and the USPS decreased their miles traveled.
A 2011 presidential memorandum required that all new leased and purchased light-duty vehicles must be alternative-fuel
vehicles by December of 2015. In 2012, 64% of all new light -duty vehicles leased or purchased were alternative-fuel vehicles
(AFV), increasing the AFV count by nearly 5,000 vehicles. In 2012, AFVs represented more than 30% of the entire federal motor
vehicle inventory. Civilian agencies have the most AFVs, increasing their AFV count by 11.9% to 90,173 vehicles in 2012. AFV
counts in the USPS and military agencies decreased.
Finally, the GSA reported that agencies reduced petroleum consumption by more than 5% in 2012 after falling short of their
annual 2% reduction targets in recent years.
Editors Note: This article, dated Dec 10, 2013, reports statistics for FY 2012, which ended Sep 30, 2013. Its the most current
report available.
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1 Feb 2014
LertoheEditr
Chief Baird offers perspective on
budget cuts
by Al Baird, CMSgt (Ret/472)
Okay, so you are talking about
cutbacks; well, you aint seen anything
yet. Just wait until all of our troops
come home from current conflicts and
an elections ugly head peeks over the
horizon.
Then you are going to see real cuts
such as sequestration, austerity
programs, cutbacks, forced reductions,
and base closures.
You really don't have to bevery old to
have gone through one of these tough
austerity periods. One such period
came shortly after the Korean War from
1953 to mid-1960, during my
stayatSewart AFB, TN.
After returning from the Far East as a
Staff Sergeant, I reenlisted at Sewart
AFB and stayed there for six and one
half years, as did mosteveryone else.
The reason for this extended stay was
that Congress slashed our budget to
absolutely bare bone levels after the
Korean War, and real tough timesensued.
During those years, I only remember
our base receiving four new vehicles,
andthe only promotion that I remember
anybody getting during that entire
timewas when I made Tech Sergeant.
In those days instead of replacing
vehicle components we rebuilt them. I
remember our commanders nagging us
to submit money saving suggestions.
I was the general purpose shop
foreman at Sewart for six and one half
years, probablya record for active duty
military.
To save money,Air Force personnel
stationed overseas were offered and
encouraged to accept other overseas
assignments rather than return home.
Many of them did,which saved money
but it also created an unwelcomed
homesteading situation in the CONUS.
After about three years at Sewart, we
were offered the opportunity to cross
train into thejet engine mechanic field.
About two or three of our people
accepted the offerand moved on.
I ran into one of those jet engine
mechanics at the Langley NCO Club In
1974. We were both Chiefs at that time
and I was processing out of the Air
Forcefor retirement.
Sewart AFB was one of the best. We
worked hard,played hard and our
people were the best. The aircraft there
were C-119s and later C130s, which
still fly over my neighborhood some54
years later. When they finally started
moving us aroundagain, I was off to
Turkey.
After retiring in Nashville, TN in 1974, I
metLt Col (Ret) DonBoggus, a former
flying safety officer at Sewart. We
fooled around with real-estate
together and played golf all over the
South for about 25 years until one
dayon a 4th of July, he died.
Sewart AFB, a bomber training base
during WW2, isnow closed.
An Air National Guard unitis currently
stationedthere; the runways are still
active, and the basegolf course is
stillopen and better than ever.
Editors Comments: For those who
are new to Truckin On, Chief Baird
served from 1948 to 1974 and offers a
unique, first-hand account of active duty
life in the Air Force that many of us
dont remembersome were not even
born. He turns 84 this month. Happy
birthday, Chief!
New award program recognizes
technician of the month
submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt
(Ret/2T3)
Government Fleet Magazines new
award program gives public sector fleet
managers/supervisors an opportunity to
recognize a technician of the month.
Click on the link below for details:
http://www.government-fleet.com/
content/awards.aspx?
utm_source=quicklinks
This includes government fleets at all
levelscity, county, state, federal, etc.
Its your chance to compete with the
best across the country. To be eligible
to nominate someone, you must be a
member of Fleet Toolbox.
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1 Feb 2014
3D printing amazing technology
submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt (Ret/2T3)
If youve never heard about or seen 3D printing, then youre in
for an incredible demonstration of relatively new technology. I
saw it a few weeks ago for the first time on the History
Channels reality show, Counting Cars.
In this episode the guys were restoring a 1963 Chrysler Imperial
and needed taillight lenses that were no longer available on the
market. The old ones were oxidized and scratched, so they
used 3D printing to recreate exact replicas.
I had never heard of this technology before, so I became
curious and did some research. The following is an excerpt
from Wikipedia:
While 3D printing technology has been around since the 1980s,
it was not until the early 2010s that the printers became widely
available commercially. The first working 3D printer was created
in 1984 by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems Corp.
The 3D printing technology is used for both prototyping and
distributed manufacturing with applications in architecture,
construction (AEC), industrial design, automotive, aerospace,
military, engineering, civil engineering, dental and medical
industries, biotech (human tissue replacement), fashion,
footwear, jewelry, eyewear, education, geographic information
systems, food, and many other fields.
The complete article can be found at the following website:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
A very formidable statement:
I also found a YouTubevideo that demonstrates the capability
of this technology. As the video title says, its amazing! If you
havent seen this before, I urge you to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aghzpO_UZE
Controversy:
The 3D printing technology, however, is not without debate.
Cody Wilson, a 25-year-old law student, produced the worlds
first 3D printed gun and successfully fired it in Texas. The gun,
made almost entirely from plastic, is receiving attention from
law-enforcement agencies worldwide due to its controversial
nature.
More information on this story can be found at these three
websites:
http://designtoimprovelife.dk/3d-printed-gun-
controversy/
http://singularityhub.com/2013/10/01/cody-wilsons-war-
saving-the-world-from-3d-printed-guns/
http://associationof3dprinting.com/who-gets-to-
regulate-trade-and-production-of-3d-printed-goods/
Editors Note: Metal handguns have also been replicated
using 3D printing.
More information can be found on the Internet by typing 3D
printing into your search engine.
Three-dimensional printing makes it as cheap to create single
items as it is to produce thousands and thus undermines
economies of scale. It may have as profound an impact on the
world as the coming of the factory did....Just as nobody could
have predicted the impact of the steam engine in 1750or the
printing press in 1450, or the transistor in 1950it is
impossible to foresee the long-term impact of 3D printing. But
the technology is coming, and it is likely to disrupt every field it
touches. The Economist, in a February 10, 2011 leader
3D Printed Handgun
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