Army Exhibits High-Tech Gear

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Army Exhibits High-Tech Gear
May 19, 2008
Army News Service|by Kelly P. Pate

WASHINGTON - Set against a backdrop of aerial stunts in the skies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md., the Army's new technologies were on display at the Joint Service Open House for Armed Forces Day.

Department of Defense members and school-sponsored children had the grounds to themselves Friday on the first day of the three-day event where members of the Army -- active, Guard and Reserve -- explained equipment and provided technology demonstrations.

Inside Hangar 2, Soldiers with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal detachment gave visitors a chance to "drive" a TALON robot.

The TALON is a quick, durable lightweight tracked vehicle used for explosive ordnance disposal, reconnaissance, hazmat and other missions.

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Surrounded by technology displays, Army recruiter Staff Sgt. Steven Tirsell, who manned a booth inside Hangar 2, said the Army is a chance to reach for something better.


Rest of recruiting article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/army-news/army-exhibits-hightech-gear.html