Freeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, California ~ 13 MAR 2012

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, California

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is an organization within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), dedicated to maintaining a center of excellence in weapons development for the Department of the Navy (DoN). NAWCWD has two locations in Southern California; China Lake hosting the land test range and Point Mugu hosting the sea test range.

Nestled in the quiet Indian Wells Valley at the south eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, China Lake is the premier land range and weapons development laboratory for the Department of the Navy.

While service to the Fleet underlies every program at NAWCWD, direct support is the most important activity at China Lake. NAWCWD Fleet Weapons Support Teams are with naval forces throughout the world providing hands-on assistance. Division senior scientists and engineers serve in 1- to 3-year assignments as on-site Science and Technology Advisors stateside, at sea, and abroad.

 New operational flight programs and weapons capabilities are taken directly to Fleet squadrons by NAWCWD teams who train aircrews and maintenance personnel aboard ship.

In times of conflict, the Division's Land, Sea, and Electronic Combat Ranges are made available to the Fleet for training, and development of urgently needed new weapons and electronic combat equipment is fast tracked. Prototype systems (such as the NAWCWD-developed Rapid Targeting System) are taken directly into world hot spots by Division teams to provide additional capabilities for the DOD warfighters.

Learn More About Naval Air Warfare Center China Lake HERE!

The U.S. Naval Museum of Armament and Technology joins only 11 others across the country in telling the story of the U.S. Navy in peace and war. The museum is a place to learn about the Navy’s precision-guided weapons essential to our nation’s defense. Visitors also learn the story of China Lake — the “secret city” that for more than 60 years has developed, tested, and evaluated many of these weapons.

Located in China Lake, the museum at China Lake, "The U.S. Naval Museum of Armament and Technology" is full of intriguing technology and fascinating history that introduces visitors to the numerous contributions China Lake and the Navy have made to the defense of the nation.

Visit The U.S. Naval Museum Of Armament And Technology HERE!

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[mylife]

I did Force XXI war games at Ft Irwin but have never been to China lake.

[HiJinx]

I was at Irwin for a series of technology demos, showing off the GBCS capabilities. The table next to mine was the Navy guys from China Lake.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy!

[mylife]

Where you there during the Force XXI exercise?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, HJ and my...((HUGS))...that must have been quite the “video”. It’s 26 miles across the water....and then however many miles it is from China Lake to the coast.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...keeping busy? Any new Nate tricks?

[HiJinx]

Seems like that was the event, but I’m just not sure. Probably...

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey In and Out...((HUGS))...Hay Man???

Love the “pitcher”. And the plane, with advertising....some day. LOL!

[wjcsux]

I worked for NAWCWD for about five years. They have a great mission and do really neat stuff. There isn’t much to do at China Lake other than work as the site is very remote. I worked for one of their Detatchments at Kirtland AFB, NM.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))

Have a wonderful lessons day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Day 1 of adjusting to the rest of us poor folks that were forced to spring ahead....hope your commute was uneventful. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

THE BAND OF BROTHERS STANDS FAST IN THE BREACH!

Hear! Hear!! God Bless and watch over them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[ziravan]

My son is stationed there. Drove him out there in October. Beautiful area, but definitely secluded.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks, Lauren. for this morning's thread. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

Morning Coffee Bump.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Looks as though it's time for you to hit the hay - sleep well and may Angels guard thee 'til morn'!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Looks as though it's time for you to hit the hay - sleep well and may Angels guard thee 'til morn'!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[beachn4fun]

WOO HOO! I'm ready.
I heard we're going to a lake.

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

~ Today...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning...
Then partly sunny with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.

~ Tonight... Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening...
Then clear after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.

Another busy morning.
Will have to make my rounds quickly
and tackle a couple of jobs before everyone shows up.

But
Please stay.
Don't rush off. Remember – I’ll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.