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    Army secretary tours research, development facilities

    By rdecom  |  Posted March 15, 2010  |  Fort Belvoir, Virginia
     

    FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Army Secretary John McHugh toured research and development facilities here March 15.

     

    The Army's senior civilian leader received briefings and hands-on time with high-tech gear, including night vision devices, next generation batteries, extremely accurate mortar rounds, explosive device detection gear and the latest recipes for Soldier cuisine in the field.

     

    During his brief visit to the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's Night Vision and Electronic Sensor facility, the secretary put M-16 rifle rounds on target in near complete darkness using a night vision device. The 90-meter indoor range offers complete control over light conditions.

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