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	<description>Interesting Topics on Material Handling Issues</description>
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		<title>Structural Steel Mezzanine Systems</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since our founding, American Warehouse Systems has specialized in providing high quality mezzanine floor solutions at affordable prices.  We have produced the following video highlighting the features and benefits of our structural steel mezzanines.  If you are in need of additional square footage in your facility you should consider one of our elevated floor systems, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome Home Soldier!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s blog is a compilation of military members surprising their families upon returning home after deployment. It is a feel-good video that reminds us how precious family really is. Please thank the soldiers you come in contact with, and don’t forget the service men and women who sacrifice everyday for this country. Oh yeah [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Wounded Warrior Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s blog is a tribute to the wounded heroes in America. More often than not, these warriors are forgotten by the general public and not given enough recognition. Every single military member has given a sacrifice during the last 10 years of war – some gave the ultimate sacrifice, while others sacrificed parts of themselves, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Come And Take It!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The slogan “Come and Take It” was first used in the American Revolution but really gained popularity during the Texas Revolution in 1835. It eventually turned into an iconic flag in Texas. In the early 1990s, the flag was updated to reflect current times and is now displayed prominently around the country. Before the Texas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dogs of War &#8211; Literally</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States military has been utilizing dogs since the Revolutionary war. They were first employed as pack animals but eventually moved to more advanced jobs, like as killing rats in the trenches of WWII. In modern times, there are more than 2,000 dogs serving in the military, with hundreds of them deployed in Afghanistan. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paratrooper!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A paratrooper is a solider who is specially trained to jump from airplanes into the battlefield. They typically work within an airborne division of the Army and are used for a tactical advantage. Because they enter an area from the air, they are able to penetrate areas that would be otherwise inaccessible by land or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unsung Heroes; Combat Medics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though they rarely make the news, Combat Medics are some of the most critical people in the military and have completely changed how injuries are handled in the battlefield. Before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, very few military personnel had combat casualty training and the nearest medics were a ways away from the fighting. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oh, The Glorious B-17!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Boeing B-17 bomber was one of the most loved aircrafts of its time. First introduced in 1935, the plane went into mass production in 1939 when the United States Congress became aware that war was certain. Boeing introduced many variations of the plane, each one slightly better than the last. The introduction of this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Soldier&#8217;s Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The entire staff of American Warehouse Systems would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We wake up every morning safe with the knowledge that the American Soldier is standing vigilant over our great nation.  We will continue to do everything we can to support our troops and keep them in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Halftime Appreciation For Our Troops</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s blog is a video of the West Virginia University’s marching band as they perform a halftime show. The band is saluting the United States Armed Forces, and they come up with a really cool way to convey their appreciation. American Warehouse Systems greatly appreciates all the sacrifices made by the brave men and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pearl Harbor 70 Years Later</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. On this tragic day in 1941, over 2,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives in less than two hours.  The attack on Pearl Harbor was the most deadly attack on American soil, and held that distinction until 9/11/2001. The attack lasted about two [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In Material Handling Systems Integration, Teamwork Is The Answer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many problems that one might face when purchasing a large material handling system.  One of the biggest problems on a large project is having too many vendors and not enough coordination between them. In many cases clients might decide to use a different vendor for each and every product and service comprising the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Giving Thanks for Those Who Serve</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving is upon us again and while you’re enjoying a table full of delicious food, family, friends, and football try to reflect on the meaning of the day.  This year please take a moment to be grateful for all the blessings in your life – the food you eat every day, the roof over your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although not widely publicized, it is very common for countries to keep an eye on each other’s activities. The United States is no exception, and one of their most sophisticated spy planes is the EP-3E ARIES II (Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System II). Most of the plane’s information is classified, but there is some information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Veterans Day &#8211; Freedom Isn&#8217;t Free</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day. We at American Warehouse Systems would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every person who has ever served or is currently serving in the United States Military. We are so grateful for the members of the military who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Landmines; Effective Killers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Landmines are extremely effective weapons, but often come with unintended consequences. A landmine is an explosive device that is triggered with pressure or by a tripwire. Typically they are buried just beneath the surface of the ground. The purpose of a landmine is to disable a person or vehicle that comes in contact with it. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Very Nice Musket Demonstration</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The musket changed how wars were fought around the world. It was an improvement in the quality of weaponry available at the time and had better accuracy. Typically, the soldiers would line up into different formations. Each formation would take a turn firing, and then would spend at least 20 seconds reloading the weapon. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>XM25 CDTE Air Burst Grenade Launcher &#8220;The Punisher&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/10/xm25-cdte-air-burst-grenade-launcher-the-punisher/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=xm25-cdte-air-burst-grenade-launcher-the-punisher</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year the United States Army introduced a new weapon: the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) System also referred to as an Individual Semiautomatic Air Burst System. The XM25 is an air burst grenade launcher that uses 25mm grenades. The weapon has a laser rangefinder, which can determine the distance from the soldier to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Designing a System From a Clean Slate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The large majority of our projects are in buildings with existing structures and equipment and we need to work around the current layout. On occasion we have the pleasure of getting involved with a customer who is just taking over an empty building. This gives us a clean slate and a great opportunity to use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>M777 Howitzer &#8211; A Leaner Meaner Fighting Machine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The M777 Howitzer is the successor to the M198 Howitzer and is a 155 mm artillery weapon. In service since 2005, it has been utilized in Afghanistan since 2006 and Iraq since 2008. This powerful weapon uses GPS-guided Excalibur ammunition with an accuracy of 25 miles.  The GPS system not only allows the weapon to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>God Bless Our Snipers</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/09/god-bless-our-snipers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=god-bless-our-snipers</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A sniper is an extensively trained soldier dedicated to shooting targets with modified rifles from long distances. A sniper is also skilled in camouflage, infiltration, stealth, and observation techniques. These soldiers are used in a variety of situations in the battlefield, most often as an observer. Since the sniper is skilled in stealth techniques, he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yes, Liquid Body Armor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of time, soldiers have been looking for ways to protect their bodies from damage due to weapons. One of the most effective tools is body armor, which is traditionally made from metal plates or thick layers of fabric. While it can be quite effective, modern body armor can usually only protect the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Storage Solutions for the Leading Edge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/?p=743</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you need more storage, but aren’t sure what kind or how much? Let us help you! American Warehouse Systems specializes in finding solutions to your storage problems. We offer everything from mezzanines and pallet racking to mobile aisle shelving and TA-50 gear lockers. We will work with you to find the best solution for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A 9/11 Tribute &#8211; God Bless America</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it is important to take the time to remember the 2,977 victims whose lives were tragically lost as a result of these horrible attacks. The firefighters and police officers who fearlessly went into the burning towers to save the victims, were true American heroes and must never [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Explosive Ordnance Disposal Units &#8211; Making the Path Clear</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/08/explosive-ordnance-disposal-units-making-the-path-clear/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=explosive-ordnance-disposal-units-making-the-path-clear</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of EOD units goes back to WWII, when delayed-explosion bombs were creating major problems in Europe. While the US was not yet in the war, we were preparing for that eventuality and wanted to be ready for anything. The job of an explosives expert is to find any explosive device that poses a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Military &#8211; Tactical Team Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All branches of the US Military have tactical teams: teams that are trained and equipped to eliminate any threat from the enemy in high-risk situations. The Army is no exception. The teams are trained in direct fighting, hand to hand combat, marksmanship, and both daytime and nighttime assaults. These tactical squads are a huge asset [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Zig &#8211; We&#8230;Well, We Zig Also</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/08/you-zig-we-well-we-zig-also/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=you-zig-we-well-we-zig-also</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your needs and wants change from time to time. What might be perfect for you today, might not be the perfect situation down the road. The same is true for all our customers, especially with a quickly changing economy. At American Warehouse Systems, we will help you figure out the best solution for the present [...]]]></description>
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		<title>On SEa Air or Land&#8230; The US Navy SEALs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This past weekend, the United States military suffered a devastating loss when a Chinook helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. The chopper was carrying 22 Navy SEALs, 3 Air Force airmen, a 5 member Army air crew, and a military dog, all of whom perished upon impact. As we remember the great sacrifices made by these soldiers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marine Expeditionary Unit &#8211; Great Video!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) are designed as a quick reaction force to be deployed for immediate response to a crisis. Typically the units are around 2,200 troops in strength and are deployed from an amphibious assault ship. A MEU might be deployed for any number of reasons, such as peacekeeping or humanitarian efforts, security operations, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The FSF-1 Sea Fighter Warship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aw-systems.com/blog/?p=704</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[FSF-1 Sea Fighter, the Navy’s newest warship, is fast, versatile and has unsurpassed capabilities. Weighing in at 950 tons and 262 feet in length, the Sea Fighter can operate in waters as shallow as 11 feet. This is due to its unique design that includes an aluminum catamaran hull, which is basically two hulls connected [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Warehouse Systems Receives Industry Excellence Award</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/07/american-warehouse-systems-receives-industry-excellence-award/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=american-warehouse-systems-receives-industry-excellence-award</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Warehouse Systems has been awarded the Most Valuable Partner (MVP) award by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).  MHEDA is the only trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the material handling equipment distributor.  American Warehouse Systems has been a member in good standing since 2003 and when the opportunity arose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Not to Brag, But&#8230; Check Out Our Customer Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aw-systems.com/blog/?p=680</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[American Warehouse Systems recently completed a mezzanine systems project for a large military base client in south eastern United States.  When the materials for this particular project were in transit and the installation crew was en route to begin installation the improbable happened.  The night before the work was to begin, a severe storm moved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FIM-92A Stinger Missile</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many times in combat, our soldiers encounter low-flying aircraft. These planes may be conducting surveillance, dropping bombs, or servicing enemy troops on the ground. To help battle these dangerous situations, the FIM-92A, better known as the Stinger Missile, was developed. Weighing in at 35 lbs, this lightweight portable weapon comes with a reusable launcher. This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Abrams M1A2, Versatile Death</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the centerpiece of the military’s armored strike forces is the M1A2 battle tank. Its one mission is to engage and destroy any opposing armored vehicle on the modern battlefield. The M1A2 is one of the best protected main tanks in use today, due to the use of steel encased depleted uranium armor. It is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hi Tech Modular Cleanrooms</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/06/hi-tech-modular-cleanrooms/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hi-tech-modular-cleanrooms</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aw-systems.com/blog/?p=636</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[American Warehouse Systems is proud to offer Starrco modular clean rooms. A clean room is a controlled environment where sensitive products are manufactured or packaged. The concentration of airborne particles is controlled to specified levels, eliminating sub micron airborne contamination. American Warehouse Systems can create a modular space clean room to meet any ISO class [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome Home Soldier!</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/06/welcome-home-soldier/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=welcome-home-soldier</link>
		<comments>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/06/welcome-home-soldier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s blog is a video of a soldier’s reunion with his children.  I love stories like this.  Enjoy! After being deployed in Afghanistan for over a year, Cpl. Gerardo Benavides decided to give his children the surprise of their life. Mrs. Benavides worked with the school staff in order to plan an assembly at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Custom Solutions for Custom Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/06/custom-solutions-for-custom-problems/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=custom-solutions-for-custom-problems</link>
		<comments>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/06/custom-solutions-for-custom-problems/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aw-systems.com/blog/?p=622</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More often than not, customers already have existing equipment in place when they realize they have a need for more. Frequently, the existing structures are custom built, making it difficult to incorporate additional equipment and meet the customer’s needs. That’s not a problem for American Warehouse Systems, because we love a challenge and can find [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Memorial Day Thank You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This memorial day, American Warehouse Systems wants to thank every American soldier, past and present, for their sacrifices for our freedom. We also want to remember those soldiers who have paid the ultimate price to defend our country. We appreciate everything the American military is doing and pray for the safe return of everyone fighting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Effective Weapons During the US Revolutionary War</title>
		<link>http://www.aw-systems.com/blog/2011/05/effective-weapons-during-the-us-revolutionary-war/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=effective-weapons-during-the-us-revolutionary-war</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 13:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am often amazed by the technology of yesteryear especially implements of war.  Here are a few great examples of weapons used during the US Revolutionary war.  Both the muzzle loading cannon and the flintlock musket were used on almost every major battle of the Revolution (I&#8217;d say all but I don&#8217;t have the evidence [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8230; So We Added A Mezzanine To Their Mezzanine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 21:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are often asked to create storage space out of thin air.  Customers who have such a premium on floor space that they can&#8217;t afford to give up an inch but desperately need the additional room.  In most cases an industrial steel warehouse mezzanine will fit the bill nicely.  Unfortunately sometimes a run of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So What Makes the F-117A a &#8220;Stealth Fighter&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 13:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often hear about the F-117A and it&#8217;s ability to hide from enemy detection.  I think most understand there is some amazing technology behind the design.  We did a little research and found out the information for you.  Check it out! The F-117A Nighthawk is the first aircraft with the ability to penetrate high-threat airspace [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dillion Aero M134 Minigun &#8211; Death from Above!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The M134 minigun is a weapon that no enemy ever wants to face. Equipped with six rotating barrels that can unleash fifty rounds per seconds, it delivers devastating firepower. Too powerful to handle manually, this minigun is typically found mounted on helicopters, vehicles and ships. The M134 uses standard 7.62-mm rounds fed to the gun [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Changing The Order &#8220;On The Fly&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a pretty common occurrence for our customers to send in a requirement only to have command change their minds midstream or command to actually change.  Sometimes the project needs to be modified after the order has been placed and funds have been allocated to the project.  Fortunately American Warehouse Systems is a customer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Important Message for Any Organization with Warehouse Pallet Rack</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have pallet racking in your facility there is a good chance you have welded wire shelves, more commonly know as wire decks, setting on your pallet rack beams. There is a common misconception that pallet rack wire shelves, or WIRE DECKS, can be used to support the weight of stored pallets. This is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should I Repair My Damaged Pallet Rack?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been asked many times over, &#8220;What is the savings of using a rack repair kit over upright replacement&#8221;. There are several advantages that come into play with pallet rack upright repair. A rack repair kit is usually the best alternative when the damage to the pallet rack upright is low, which it usually [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Material Handling Equipment Relocation Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When distribution or manufacturing companies relocate their facilities how do they get all their material handling and storage equipment from the old building to the new one?  American Warehouse Systems provides this service at reasonable prices to it&#8217;s customers.  From start to finish, we take all the planning and burden on ourselves so our customers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Girandoni Air Rifle As Used By Lewis and Clark</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Firearms Museum put together this great video about one of the most historic and unique rifles in American History.  Phil Schreier, the Senior Curator of the museum does a fantastic job bringing this unique firearm into the spotlight.  Most people aren&#8217;t aware that air rifles existed in the late 1700&#8242;s not to mention [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Military Mezzanines and Platforms</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Warehouse Systems designs, manufactures, and sells the number one mezzanine system to the Department of Defense; American Mezzanine Systems. Our mezzanines are designed to withstand the rigors of any military application. We use structural steel I-beams and/or open web bar joists with additional reinforcement for maximum strength. Our columns are constructed from ASTM A500 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Still Aren&#8217;t LinkedIn?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:44:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked by industry colleagues, &#8220;How can a social media site like Linkedin help me sell material handling equipment?&#8221;  Linkedin, in my humble opinion, is the most powerful sales tool since the phone. Linkedin, if used properly can easily double or triple an average sales persons reach. It opens door that were once [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Mezzanine Installed Through Your Office While You Work!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently American Warehouse Systems completed a rather complex mezzanine project for one of our clients.  F&#38;M Plastics in Osceola, WI called on American Warehouse Systems because they needed additional storage space in their factory&#8217;s warehouse.  This in and of itself is a straight forward task.  The spin?  They wanted us to design and install a [...]]]></description>
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