Medical Monday: Physical Therapists Heal Troops
The demanding exercises that are part of the physical therapy regimen at the Officer Candidates School’s branch clinic here help to keep Marines healthy and in tip-top shape, Angelique Ruiz, a civilian...
View ArticleUsing Military Knowledge To Beat The Summer Heat
The U.S. military has lots of experience dealing with heat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Walking around in full gear with temperatures in the 100s is something that many service members are used to, and...
View ArticleMedical Monday: Breastfeeding And Military Moms
Naval Hospital Jacksonville celebrates Aug. 1- 7 as well as showcases their World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund Baby Friendly Certification. Breastfeeding benefits babies and moms...
View ArticleMedical Monday: The Common Journey
All veterans share a common journey. They wanted to serve their country. To stand for something bigger than themselves. To protect the things they love. Although veterans were ready to face any...
View ArticleMedical Monday: Combat Medics In Afghanistan
The Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility is responsible for transporting wounded service members from the Craig Joint Theater hospital at Bagram Airfield to awaiting medevac aircraft. The program...
View ArticleReal Warriors: Caregivers
Whether at home or deployed, caregivers often cope with their own stress as well as the stress of others. In this PSA, caregivers discuss how seeking care for themselves allowed them to offer support...
View ArticleNational Immunization Awareness Month
August is typically recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). With back to school coming up, and influenza season being only a few months away, it’s a great reminder to our nation...
View ArticleImproving In-Theater TBI Screening Tools
Jagged debris lacerates the Marine’s face and hands as he dives behind the jeep seeking cover from an improvised explosive device blast 50 meters away. He’s not sure how long it is before the unit...
View ArticleA Determined Marine & His Wife
It wasn’t always easy as they worked through a long recovery, pain, and emotional stress, but through counseling and their love for one another, Chrissy and Stan worked to overcome his depression and...
View ArticleSoldier Earns MoH by Saving His Unit From a Roadside Mine In Vietnam
Army Sgt. Larry S. Pierce noticed something in the roadway that could destroy his whole unit. Without thinking twice, he did something about it. Read More
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