The U.S. Navy Will Keep Its Trident II D5 Nuclear Missiles Until 2040
Keeping the missiles working is important for the Navy, and America, being able to maintain their nuclear deterrence.
The submarine-launched, nuclear-armed Trident II D5 ballistic missile will live to fight another day. In fact, the class of missiles will serve quite a while as the Pentagon is now finalizing a Life-Extension Program for the weapon which will ensure its reliability and use well into the 2040s.
“The W76-1 LEP was completed under budget and ahead of schedule, strengthening the Nation’s safety and security by extending the warhead’s service life from 20 years to 60 years,” The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration 2021 Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan Biennial Plan Summary stated.
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Surge in Custer State Park attendance, UTV permit sales reported amid pandemic
A surge was reported in attendance in Custer State Park as well as the number of ATV/UTV permit sales.
December 28, 2020
BLACK HILLS, S.D. As many were shut-in during the COVID-19 pandemic, some found their way out.
Outdoor enthusiasts used wilderness areas, like Custer State Park, as a solid social distancing method. Park officials say this led to a 15 percent increase in camping units and 12 percent increase in annual license purchases.
“I think people really reconnected with nature this year, really got back into hiking, picnicking, camping,” said Kobee Stalder, the Visitor Services Program Manager for Custer State Park. “When things are are locked down and there’s not a lot of things to do indoors, I think a lot of people looked to the outdoors and that’s why the recreation part was huge.”
A museum on water management, inside a digital box
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December 29, 2020 17:21 IST
Newly-launched virtual module ‘Museum in a Box’ introduces children to sustainable water management that is specific to Indian topography
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Newly-launched virtual module ‘Museum in a Box’ introduces children to sustainable water management that is specific to Indian topography
Tamil Nadu was battered with ferocity by Cyclone Nivar in November. The brute force of a storm, and flooding thereafter, often puts in perspective the importance of managing water, as a resource. The Care Earth Trust, in conjunction with the US Consulate General in Chennai launched ‘Museum in a Box’ as a starting point, for teachers and educators looking to introduce children to the basic principles of hydrology.
Desist from reckless acts on road 27th Dec 2020 | Source: GNA
Upper East Regional Police Command has cautioned drivers to desist from acts that would compromise lives of travellers and pedestrians during this Christmas season.
ASP David Fianko -Okyere, in charge of Public Affairs of the Upper East Region who shared some highlights of the message with the Ghana News Agency in Bolgatanga said over speeding,unnecessary overtaking and driving under influence of alcohol had to be avoided to ensure safety of passengers.
He said as the yuletide approached, travelling and business activities increased with many people waiting at lorry stations to embark on journeys to various destinations and advised passengers to prompt speeding drivers.