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June 29, 2016

New antenna brings enhanced capabilities to the battlefield
Buckley AFB CO (SPX) Jun 29, 2016
The 460th Space Communications Squadron, Air Force Wideband Enterprise Terminals Program office, Tobyhanna Army Depot and Radome Services have been working together to replace an aging terminal or antenna on Buckley Air Force Base in order to increase capabilities and keep up with technological advances. "The service life of the original antenna was nearing its end and the Army has been in the process of replacing terminals since early 2015," said Master Sgt. Stephen Maclin, 460th Space Communicat ... read more

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