FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, California ~ 06 AUGUST 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~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.

 

The Indian Wells Valley is south of two prominent geologic extremes in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, the highest point (14,497 ft. above sea level) and Badwater, the lowest point (282 ft. below sea level). The area was once also home to the Native American Coso People, whose presence here is marked by thousands of archaeological sites; the Coso traded with other tribes as far away as San Luis Obispo County, California.

 This locale was also a site used by European miners and settlers whose cabins and mining structures are extant throughout the Station. Among the notable archaeological sites is the National Park Service's Coso Rock Art District, an area of some 99 square miles which contains more than 20,000 documented petroglyphs.

China Lake is steeped in Naval History. In the summer of 1943 Dr. Charles C. Lauritsen of the California Institute of Technology, and Navy Commander Jack Renard, flew a small plane over the vast Mojave Desert in search of the perfect remote location to establish a "shooting range" for testing Navy missiles.

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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[beachn4fun]

Road Trip Time!

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families.

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

California? I think I'll stay on the east coast
and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.
We do have rain.
I think we stole it from Luvy.

DC Metroland Weather

~ Today...Scattered thunderstorms.
High 77F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 50%.

~ Tonight... Scattered thunderstorms,
especially during the evening.
Low 68F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40%.

Is it Murphy's Law or something,
that when you need to stain or paint it rains...for days?
We had our front porch power washed recently,
and ordered the perfect stain/sealer,
and need to get it on before the wood gets dirty again.
The perfect time was this past weekend
but we were just too busy.
My son & husband want to spray it on,
I'm concerned the mist will get on nearby objects,
especially when doing the upright posts.
Anyhoo, doing that will require a nearly windless day.
Again, we need a couple days of perfect weather.

Going to post and run...get my walk in before the downpour.
I'll catch up on pings when I return.
Please stay.

Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

O P E N

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

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BILLIPP, NORMAN KARL
5/6/1969
South Vietnam
Presumptive Finding of Death

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.

[left that other site]

And Lynn-Dah just sits there and grins while I vacuum her. I bet it feels GOOD!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Another 100º day in store for us.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well.

Howz it out your way?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

WOW, not only are you having a warm day, so is Ma...59F at 4:21???

[beachn4fun]

well, I guess since no one wants the 50, I’ll take it.

[beachn4fun]

well, I guess since no one wants the 50, I’ll take it.

[beachn4fun]

well, I guess since no one wants the 50, I’ll take it.

[beachn4fun]

well, I guess since no one wants the 50, I’ll take it.

[Arrowhead1952]

I took the pup walking a few minutes after I posted earlier. It is already hot here. (((HUGS))).

[E.G.C.]

Going OK here. Just staying under the AC and not doing too much outside in this 100 degree heat. We may get some rain and cooler weather later this week. Crossing our fingers.

[luvie]

Yep, Early Birds!
It's gonna be a hot one...104 predicted!
Where is a cold front when ya really NEED one!
Hope all of YOU can stay cool...
....and get'er done early!
...AND have a Terrific Tuesday!
((((hugs))))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

Wait, you’re not the night owl. hehe

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Howdy, Early Bird! (((hugs)))

I sure wasn’t much of a night owl last night, for sure! LOL!

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((Hugs))) things are good on my day off! Hope you and Bo are having a good day!

[Arrowhead1952]

Good afternoon LUV and (((HUGS))). Headed for 102 again today.

[MEG33]

Thank You For The Road Trip, laurenmarlowe.
Happy (It's Hot) Tuesday From Texas To The Canteen
*God Bless All Who Serve Our Country*

[Arrowhead1952]

Good afternoon Meg and (((HUGS))). We have stayed in the mid 90s in our area today.