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NM Air Force Base criticized for efforts to map groundwater contamination plume

May 2, 2012 rockman Comments Off on NM Air Force Base criticized for efforts to map groundwater contamination plume

New Mexico’s Department of Environmental Quality is critical of Kirtland Air Force Base’s efforts to determine the extent of jet fuel groundwater contamination according to a letter issued in April. The letter says the base […]

Hill Air Force Base cutter soil mixed retaining wall or CSM by geotechnical contractor Nicholson Construction
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Nicholson Construction project helps test stealth planes

February 13, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Nicholson Construction project helps test stealth planes

Nicholson Construction built a cutter soil mixed (CSM) retaining wall for an unusual application at the Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. A 50-ft diameter by 50-ft deep shaft was constructed using CSM as […]

The Global Positioning System IIF satellite, developed and built by Boeing, is the next generation of GPS space vehicle. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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New GPS satellite launched by US Air Force, first in series to replace all existing GPS satellites

June 7, 2010 rockman Comments Off on New GPS satellite launched by US Air Force, first in series to replace all existing GPS satellites

The new satellites are for military as well as civilian use and are meant to replace the aging system of satellites that are currently in service. They offer a number of improvements, including a stronger […]

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