Air Force Battlelabs working to keep service ahead of the curve

(EXCERPT) , By Marni McEntee, Stars and Stripes European edition,
Thursday, July 31, 2003

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — This is the world of Lite Catchers,
Combat Silent Rain and Little Weasels.

It’s a future world where high-tech systems with creative names may
help protect, save and improve the battle readiness of U.S. troops.

It’s all being done by the Air Force Battlelabs, seven centers focused
on different aspects of the service to research and develop
initiatives to help the military.

Last week, emissaries from the seven Air Force labs were at Ramstein
Air Base looking f...

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