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Bridgestone Partners with Astrobotic to Develop Lunar Rover Tire
Bridgestone Corporation today announced that the company has reached a collaboration agreement with Astrobotic Technology for joint development of a lunar rover tire.Image: Astrobotic’s 24U CubeRover with tires developed by BridgestoneBridgestone developed a concept model of first- and second-generation tires utilizing its knowledge cultivated for over 90 years of its tire development history, and conducted validation experiments, such as driving…
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Pittsburgh native performs with U.S. Navy Band Commodores at high school in McKees Rocks
McKees Rocks, Pa. (October 19, 2024) Musician 1st Class Zachary Hollister, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Montour High School in McKees Rocks. During their 23-day tour, the Commodores performed 15 public concerts and 6 school concerts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut, connecting audiences with their Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by…
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AAA Hosting Free Local Vehicle Battery Check
With winter fast approaching, AAA East Central is offering free battery and electrical system checks for Pittsburgh-area residents. At the Battery Wellness Clinics, technicians will determine if attendees’ batteries are strong enough to endure the cold winter months. If needed, attendees can purchase batteries on-site. Summer heat breaks down the components inside a battery, making them susceptible to failure in cold weather. …
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Media advisory: Red Cross volunteers set to depart Pittsburgh for North Carolina in emergency response vehicle
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania will deploy two disaster volunteers in an emergency response vehicle from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. So far, more than 30 volunteers from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania have been deployed to help people affected by Helene in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee…
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South Park native serves aboard future Navy warship
For Full Story: https://navyoutreach.blogspot.com/2024/09/south-park-native-serves-aboard-future.html NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Shane Donnelly, a native of South Park, Pennsylvania, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy, an aircraft carrier currently under construction in Newport News, Virginia. PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning. For full…
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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA’S “THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE”
PPG PAINTS ARENA – PITTSBURGH, PA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024 AT 2:30 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024 AT 7:30 P.M. THIS YEAR MARKS -THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY, 20 MILLION FANS & 20 MILLION IN DONATIONS PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 SPECIALLY PRICED $49.99 TICKETS OFFERED FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Pittsburgh, PA (September 9, 2024) ) – This year,…
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Pittsburgh native successfully completes Navy tour; commemorated by change of command ceremony
For Full Story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/479889/future-uss-utah-holds-change-command-ceremony Link to Additional Photo: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8619249/future-uss-utah-holds-change-command-ceremony Cmdr. Michael Kos turned over command of the future nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) to Cmdr. Christopher Hornung in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Friday, August 30, at the Historic Ship Nautilus in Groton, Connecticut.Capt. Phillip Castellano, commodore of the pre-commissioning unit’s (PCU) parent Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 12, presided over…
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Pittsburgh native serves with U.S. Navy patrol squadron
For Full Story: https://navyoutreach.blogspot.com/2024/08/pittsburgh-native-serves-with-us-navy.html Story and photo by Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Stoffel, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Stoffel graduated from Norwin High School in 2020. The skills and values needed to succeed…
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Scott Township native plays games with students at event in Vanuatu during Pacific Partnership 2024
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Joseph Dezamits of Scott Township, Pa., high-fives with students at the Kawenu Primary School after winning a game of tug of war, during a community outreach event as part of Pacific Partnership 24-2 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, July 18, 2024. Pacific Partnership the U. S. Navy’s largest humanitarian and civic assistance mission with partner-nations, non-governmental organizations and…
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Pittsburgh native assumes command of U.S. Navy Submarine Squadron
For Full Story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/476086/commander-submarine-squadron-two-holds-change-command KITTERY, Maine – Captain Jason Deichler relieved Captain Daniel Reiss as Commodore of Commander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) Two in a traditional change of command ceremony held Friday, July 12, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Deichler, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, comes to Submarine Squadron Two after serving as Deputy…
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