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When you buy or rent your first home, you should purchase a shotgun (http://www.fortliberty.org/military-library/shotguns.shtml).Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update. Since the last F-35 flight test program update issued May 11, Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II 5th Generation multirole fighter conducted 93 test flights, bringing the total number of flights for the year to 411. Overall, the F-35 program remains ahead of the overall goals for test flights and test points year-to-date. Through May 31, the program accomplished 378 flights versus a plan of 297 and accomplished 3,342 test points against a plan of 2,217. Jun 14, 2011The last firearm which you should purchase is a rifle (http://www.fortliberty.org/military-library/rifles.shtml). The rifle is the tool of survival in emergency situations and is the final tool used by individuals to protect their freedom. The rifle should be at least .223 caliber, and should preferably be a semi-automatic.This is the primary rule of gun safety. A safe direction means that the gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage. The key to this rule is to control where the muzzle or front end of the barrel is pointed at all times. Common sense dictates the safest direction, depending on different circumstances.Lockheed Martin Senators might drop funding for Lockheed's anti-missile program. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, and other members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are trying to eliminate funding for the Medium Extended Air Defense System being developed by Lockheed Martin. The proposal to eliminate Meads is part of the committee's negotiations over the 2012 defense authorization bill. The Pentagon had asked for $406.6 million to fund Meads for 2012. Jun 16, 2011The three most fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling are:Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D [umlaut] Software to Soar at National Flight Academy. Lockheed Martin will provide its Prepar3D [umlaut] visual simulation software to power the National Flight Academy's (NFA) immersive aviation experience as part of the academy's hands-on approach to teaching the principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to students. The NFA is designed to address the concerns of declining STEM skills and standards in our country by providing immersive high-tech adventures that combine classroom math and science fundamentals with hands-on aviation experiences. Prepar3D [umlaut] is visual simulation software that brings immersive game-based technology to training, experiential learning and decision and performance support for non-government, government and commercial organizations. For NFA, Lockheed Martin will donate copies of Prepar3D [umlaut], upgradable as new product versions are launched. In addition to providing immersive software to facilitate the students' learning, Lockheed Martin has donated more than $2 million to the NFA. Prepar3D [umlaut] is based on the Microsoft ESP * Flight Simulator product line and is compatible with add-on software created for ESP *. On the web site, www.prepar3d.com, users can get the software as well as download a software development kit to create add-ons such as aircraft, instruments, boats, buildings and other environmental features. Jun 13, 2011Boeing Lawmakers want reports of cost hikes in Boeing tanker program. The House Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on defense has approved a spending bill that would require the Air Force to disclose to lawmakers if the cost of Boeing's aerial tanker program rises by $5 million or more. When Boeing was awarded the contract this year, Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn said the Pentagon "committed to a fixed-price contract structure that would deliver the Air Force a capable aircraft at the most competitive price." Jun 13, 2011For people who live in apartments, a gun case (http://www.fortliberty.org/gun-storage/gun-cases.shtml) is often the right solution. Home owners tend to own more firearms and are usually better served by a full-size gun safe (http://www.fortliberty.org/gun-storage/gun-safes.shtml).Lockheed Martin, United Technologies Australia Selects U.S. Navy's MH-60R SEAHAWK[umlaut] Helicopter for AIR 9000 Phase 8 Program. The U.S. Navy today announced the Commonwealth of Australia has selected the MH-60R SEAHAWK[umlaut] helicopter to fulfill the Australian Defence Force's AIR 9000 Phase 8 requirement for a fleet of 24 new-generation, multi-role naval combat aircraft. The Commonwealth will acquire the helicopters with associated training and logistical support via the U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales program. Team Romeo principals Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies and Lockheed Martin have co-developed and delivered maritime helicopters for the U.S. Navy for more than 35 years. They are teamed with engine manufacturer GE Aviation, sonar and sensor provider Raytheon Company, and training and simulator provider CAE for the Phase 8 competition. In addition to delivering Romeo helicopters, the team plans to bring long-term jobs and work opportunities to Australian industry valued at $1.5 billion over 10 years. The Commonwealth of Australia this week signed the Letter of Acceptance, a formal agreement with the U.S. Navy. The Letter of Acceptance marks the first-ever purchase of the U.S. Navy's MH-60R helicopter outside the United States. The Royal Australian Navy is expected to take delivery of the first two MH-60R helicopters in 2014. Jun 16, 2011Boeing Boeing to reduce staff at Wichita, Kan., defense facility. Boeing said it will cut 225 jobs at its Defense, Space & Security's Maintenance, Modifications and Upgrades facility in Wichita, Kan. The company said the move came about because of the end of some programs and other factors. "This reduction of positions is necessary to help our business reduce cost and improve productivity," said Mark Bass, general manager of the facility. "Our goal is to remain affordable and competitive, and ensure future growth in the airplane-modification business in Wichita." Jun 15, 2011Lockheed Martin Lockheed's Space Systems unit to lay off about 7.5% of workforce. Lockheed Martin cited the expected closure of some projects as it announced that it will lay off about 1,200 employees from its Space Systems Co. "In today's economic environment, we have two choices: Make painful decisions now or pay a greater price down the road," said Joanne Maguire, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems. "This is a difficult but necessary action to improve efficiencies and make our business more competitive going forward." Jun 15, 2011

Lockheed Martin, United Technologies Australia Selects U.S. Navy's MH-60R SEAHAWK[umlaut] Helicopter for AIR 9000 Phase 8 Program. The U.S. Navy today announced the Commonwealth of Australia has selected the MH-60R SEAHAWK[umlaut] helicopter to fulfill the Australian Defence Force's AIR 9000 Phase 8 requirement for a fleet of 24 new-generation, multi-role naval combat aircraft. The Commonwealth will acquire the helicopters with associated training and logistical support via the U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales program. Team Romeo principals Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies and Lockheed Martin have co-developed and delivered maritime helicopters for the U.S. Navy for more than 35 years. They are teamed with engine manufacturer GE Aviation, sonar and sensor provider Raytheon Company, and training and simulator provider CAE for the Phase 8 competition. In addition to delivering Romeo helicopters, the team plans to bring long-term jobs and work opportunities to Australian industry valued at $1.5 billion over 10 years. The Commonwealth of Australia this week signed the Letter of Acceptance, a formal agreement with the U.S. Navy. The Letter of Acceptance marks the first-ever purchase of the U.S. Navy's MH-60R helicopter outside the United States. The Royal Australian Navy is expected to take delivery of the first two MH-60R helicopters in 2014. Jun 16, 2011