Saturday, August 15, 2015

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INCIRLIK F-16s
08/15/2015 01:22 PM CDT

The U.S. Air Force deployed six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy -- plus support equipment and approximately 300 personnel -- to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 9, 2015, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The deployment follows Turkey's decision to host the U.S. aircraft conducting counter-ISIL operations to promote peace and stability in the region.
LANDING LIGHTS
08/15/2015 01:22 PM CDT

An MV-22 Osprey lands during a training exercise to recover personnel in Southwest Asia, July 28, 2015. The 185th Theater Aviation Brigade conducts interoperability training missions to enhance capabilities between U.S. Army aviation and other U.S. military forces.
TEL AVIV ARRIVAL
08/15/2015 01:22 PM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 19, 2015, the first stop of a weeklong trip that will include Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
AFGHANISTAN MEETING
08/15/2015 01:22 PM CDT

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Army Gen. John F. Campbell, commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission, in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 19, 2015. Dempsey visited Afghanistan to meet with troops and receive an update from leaders on the mission's progress. He also met with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani.
ARMED APPROACH
08/15/2015 01:22 PM CDT

U.S. Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class Brian Whelan and Serina Espinoza repair the floor at an engineering site at a primary school during Continuing Promise 2015 in Buenaventura, Colombia, July 14, 2015. The mission involves civil-military operations.

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TRIP DEPARTURE
08/15/2015 02:45 PM CDT

Defense Secretary Ash Carter prepares to depart Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 15, 2015, to attend a memorial ceremony in Chattanooga, Tenn., to honor the sailor and four Marines killed July 16, 2015.

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MEMORIAL CEREMONY
08/15/2015 11:00 AM CDT

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus are scheduled to join Vice President Joe Biden, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke for a ceremony today in Chattanooga, Tenn., at 2 p.m. EDT, in memory of the sailor and four Marines killed there July 16. Visit www.defense.gov to watch.

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2015-08-15 07:47:06 UPDATED: (M6.6) SOLOMON ISLANDS -10.9 163.9 (442af)

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M6.6 - SOLOMON ISLANDS

Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude 6.6
Date-Time
  • 15 Aug 2015 07:47:06 UTC
  • 15 Aug 2015 18:47:07 near epicenter
  • 14 Aug 2015 21:47:06 standard time in your timezone
Location 10.905S 163.877E
Depth 6 km
Distances
  • 214 km (132 mi) W of Lata, Solomon Islands
  • 460 km (285 mi) ESE of Honiara, Solomon Islands
  • 623 km (386 mi) NW of Luganville, Vanuatu
  • 894 km (554 mi) NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
  • 1054 km (653 mi) ESE of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 7.7 km; Vertical 4.2 km
Parameters Nph = 104; Dmin = 459.9 km; Rmss = 1.04 seconds; Gp = 22°
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Friday, August 14, 2015

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CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL
08/14/2015 03:59 PM CDT

A memorial stands outside the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2015, to honor the four Marines and sailor killed during the July 16 shooting in the Navy Operational Support Center Chattanooga. On Aug. 15, defense leaders and Tennessee officials will join Vice President Joe Biden in a ceremony to honor the five fallen service members. Visit defense.gov to watch a live stream of the event.
TOWN HALL
08/14/2015 03:34 PM CDT

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes questions from airmen during a town hall meeting at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 12, 2015. The base is a command and control facility used to engage in daily overseas contingency operations of remotely piloted aircraft systems, which fly missions across the globe.

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CHIEF CHANGE
08/14/2015 03:14 PM CDT

Left to right: outgoing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno; Defense Secretary Ash Carter; Army Secretary John M. McHugh; Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and incoming Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley stand at attention during the change-of-responsibility ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Aug. 14, 2015. During the ceremony, outgoing Odierno relinquished duties to Milley.

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NEW ARMY CHIEF
08/14/2015 02:56 PM CDT

Left to right: Defense Secretary Ash Carter; Army Secretary John M. McHugh; Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and incoming Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley render honors during a change-of-responsibility ceremony on Joint Base Henderson-Myer in Arlington, Va., Aug. 14, 2015. During the ceremony, outgoing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno relinquished duties to Milley.
AFGHANISTAN TERRAIN
08/14/2015 02:41 PM CDT

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jody Volz, adviser for Train, Advise and Assist Command South in Afghanistan, flies over Kandahar, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2015, with Afghan army and command leaders to gain situational awareness and a shared understanding of key terrain in southern Afghanistan.

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AFGHANISTAN TERRAIN
08/14/2015 02:27 PM CDT

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jody Volz, adviser for Train, Advise and Assist Command South in Afghanistan, flies over Kandahar, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2015, with Afghan army and the command's leaders to gain situational awareness and a shared understanding of key terrain in southern Afghanistan.

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CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTING
08/14/2015 01:22 PM CDT

Soldiers help extinguish a small fire while battling the Rocky Fire near Clear Lake, Calif., Aug. 12, 2015. The soldiers are California National Guardsmen assigned to the 578th Brigade Engineer Battalion, and the 1st Battalion, 18th Cavalry, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

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WATER RELIEF
08/14/2015 12:45 PM CDT

U.S. Marines distribute water to civilians as part of Typhoon Soudelor relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 12, 2015. The Marines are assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is assisting local and federal agencies after the typhoon devastated the island Aug. 2-3.

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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declarations Update

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Washington Nine Mile Fire
08/14/2015 01:08 AM EDT

Fire Management Assistance Declaration number 5098 issued Fri, 08/14/2015 - 00:00
Idaho Clearwater Lawyer Branch Fire Complex
08/14/2015 01:08 AM EDT

Fire Management Assistance Declaration number 5099 issued Fri, 08/14/2015 - 00:00

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

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MOVING WATER
08/13/2015 06:06 PM CDT

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Rickman, left, hands a tube to move water from a well to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Elliott on the drilling fluid truck at the Brisas del Mar, Honduras, Aug. 3, 2015. Rickman is a pavements and construction equipment operator assigned to the 823rd Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron. Elliott commands the 823rd Red Horse Squadron and New Horizons Honduras 2015, a humanitarian exercise.

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AIRBORNE BOARDING
08/13/2015 05:55 PM CDT

Paratroopers board a C-130J aircraft on March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug. 6, 2015, before conducting a joint forcible entry operation during Operation Dragon Spear on Fort Irwin, Calif. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 18th Airborne Corps, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

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WILDFIRE WATCH
08/13/2015 03:20 PM CDT

Army Spc. David Mosier monitors and keeps track of wildfires while at the Mather flight facility in Sacramento County, Calif., Aug. 11, 2015. Mosier is an aviation operations specialist.
UNLOADING CARGO
08/13/2015 03:09 PM CDT

U.S. airmen unload supplies from a cargo plane at Saipan International Airport in Saipan, Aug. 12, 2015, for Saipan residents following Typhoon Soudelor. The airmen are assigned to the 36th Contingency Response Group.

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SEAHAWK AT SEA
08/13/2015 02:40 PM CDT

An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis as the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon follows behind during a show of force as they transit in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 11, 2015. The John C. Stennis Strike Group is undergoing composite training and joint task force exercises, the final step in certifying to deploy. The Seahawk is assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 71.

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News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/

 

2. American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/American-SportWorks-Recalls-Four-Wheel-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles/

 

3. J.M. Mattress Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/

 

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1. Recall Date: August 13, 2015

Recall Number: 15-213

 

Ambient Weather Recalls Weather Radios Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Ambient Weather radios

 

Hazard: The weather radio’s AC power adapter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

              

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a free replacement AC power adapter.

 

Consumer Contact: Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. MT, online at www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall Information for more information, or at www.ambientweather.com/recall.html .

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Weather-Radios/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 12,500

 

Description: This recall involves Ambient Weather radios. The weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep.  “Ambient Weather,” “AM/FM/Weather Band Radio” and “NOAA Weather Radio” are printed in white lettering on the front of the radio. The radios have a black crank handle on the back, an antenna on the top, a single LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Model number WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner’s manual.  The AC power adapter is black and has a rounded back. Model number YHD0500500U is printed on a white sticker on the adapter.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fire and smoke in the back battery area of the weather radios.  No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Online at AmbientWeather.com and Amazon.com from November 2012 through December 2013 for about $60.

 

Importer: Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. Recall Date: August 13, 2015

Recall Number: 15-214  

 

American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/American-SportWorks-Recalls-Four-Wheel-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Off Road Utility Vehicles

Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: ASW toll free at 800-293-0795 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.amsportworks.com at the top of the page under the SAFETY tab under Recalls click on “TSB167 & TSB168” for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/American-SportWorks-Recalls-Four-Wheel-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 3,500

 

Description: This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include:

 

BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal. 

 

Model                                 Color

LandMaster 300                Red, Green, Black, White, Camo

LandMaster 400                Red, Green, Black, White, Camo

BullDog300                        Red

Trail Wagon 400               Red, Camo

Chuck Wagon 300            Red, Green, Camo

Chuck Wagon 400            Red, Green,Camo

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Atwood Distributing, Rural King, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company and other dealers from September 2014 through June 2015 for between $4,300 and $5,300.

 

Manufacturer: American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

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3. Recall Date: August 13, 2015

Recall Number: 15-215

 

J.M. Mattress Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Mattresses 

 

Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. 

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately contact J.M. Mattress to arrange to have the recalled mattresses picked up, recovered and returned free of charge.

 

Consumer Contact: J.M. Mattress collect at 708-456-4600 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at JM_furniture@yahoo.com 

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JM-Mattress-Recalls-Renovated-Mattresses/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 240

 

Description: This recall involves renovated (rebuilt) Tight Top RB Sweet Dream mattresses sold in twin, full, queen and king sizes. Recalled mattresses are ivory colored, have a white federal tag with “Manufactured By: J.M. Mattress, 4536 W. Gladys Ave. Chicago IL 60624, Model: Tight Top RB Sweet Dreams, Protoype ID: TTQRBD Sweet Dreams.” The federal tag is located on the top side near the foot of the mattress.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported 

 

Sold at: Independent mattress stores in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin from September 2014 through December 2014 for between $50 and $500.

 

Manufacturer: J.M. Mattress, of Chicago, Ill.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

Media Contact

Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.

Phone: (301) 504-7908

Spanish: (301) 504-7800

 

CPSC Consumer Information Hotline

Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:

800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)

Times: 8 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime

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