TOP 100 MILITARY SITES
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| 12/05/2007: Face of Defense: Reserve Commander Delivers Cheer to Afghans Air Force Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, arrived at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, with more than 25,000 pounds of supplies for Afghan families, collected by his wife, Jan. defenselink.mil |
WARN Industrial WARN® Industrial, a division of WARN Industries, markets electric and hydraulic winches and hoists to commercial, industrial and severe-duty customers around the globe, including towing and trailer companies; fire and rescue organizations; the military; truck body builders; contractors; manufacturers; utility services; and municipalities.PLANETARY GEARTRAIN WINCHES AND HOISTSUnlike other products on the market, WARN Industrial winches and hoists feature planetary geartrains that deliver greater motor efficiency, faster line speeds, lower maintenance, and quieter operation. All industrial products meet or exceed worldwide safety and performance standards determined by today's customers.WARN SERIES 20XL WINCHBuilt for use on trailers and wreckers, and for military applications, the WARN Series 20XL is a pulling powerhouse. The 20XL features cast-iron construction, a powerful 8in³ Eaton hydraulic motor with two-stage planetary geartrain, and a 20,000lb pulling capacity.This winch comes with a tension plate and a spring-applied disc brake, and is available in short and long-drum versions, making it ideal for moving the heaviest loads. The Series 20XL meets J706 and EC machinery directive 98/37/EEC compliances.WARN SEVERE DUTY 18 SELF-RECOVERY WINCHThe WARN Severe Duty 18 is the ultimate large-frame self-recovery winch for military applications. It showcases 18,000lbs of pulling power thanks to a 4.5hp series-wound electric motor and a three-stage planetary geartrain.The winch features waterproof construction with silicone sealing at all motor and gear housing joints. The contactor and motor are also potted in a two-part silicone compound and sealed.The Severe Duty 18 has superior corrosion resistance and maximum chemical resistance with its E-coat and CARC coating. Other attributes include a thermal protection switch that stops the winch before overheating, an optional overload interrupt module, an automatic heavy-duty brake, and available EIPS wire rope. This winch meets worldwide military standards.DEEP-FORDING HMMWV WINCH AND MOUNTING KITThis all-in-one unit easily installs on the military-spec H1. Features include 12,000lb capacity electronically limited to pull 9,000 lbs; waterproof construction; and superior corrosion resistance thanks to E-coat and CARC coatings for maximum chemical resistance. Power comes from a 4.5hp engine.This deep-fording winch and mounting kit features a series-wound motor fed into a three-stage planetary geartrain, a heavy-duty brake, 100ft of ⅜in diameter EIPS rope, and an industrial contactor and remote control. This unit meets worldwide military standards. army-technology.com |
02/09/2008: More NATO Troops Needed in Afghanistan, Gates Says Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said more NATO troops are needed to support the International Security Force in Afghanistan in order to preserve the gains made in that country. Gates is attending the 44th Munich Conference on Security Policy in Germany. defenselink.mil |
03/13/2008: Bush Lauds Provincial Reconstruction Team Efforts in Afghanistan President Bush praised the work of provisional reconstruction teams in Afghanistan, calling them key to a counterinsurgency strategy that requires more than just military action. defenselink.mil |
04/15/2008: Department Works to Improve Absentee-Voting Procedures, Boost Participation The Defense Department has made great strides over the past four years to ensure troops, particularly those overseas, have greater opportunity to vote, a senior defense official told Congress. defenselink.mil |