SMITHTOWN, NEW YORK – (April 8, 2013) – Ever notice, when you start petting a dog or cat, that it makes you feel calm and comforted, and often puts a smile on your face? Those aspects are the impetus behind animal therapy. Researchers have found that animal-therapy pets can help many people who suffer from such conditions as depression, fatigue, anxiety, and even … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Sexual Assault Awareness ‘Begins at Top’
4/9/2013 - BALTIMORE, Md. (AFPS) -- To combat and put an end to sexual assault in the military, the Defense Department has designed programs to boost victim medical care, increase assault reporting and hold offenders accountable for their crimes, the director of the Pentagon's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here April 5. Responding to questions as a member … [Read more...]
Army Sees Potential in Light-Emitting Monolayers
ADELPHI, Md. (April 9, 2013) -- Army scientists want to make sense of the fascinating properties of novel layered materials that can exist in a single or a few atom-thick layers, such as graphene. Recently Penn State researchers working with the Army Research Office showed that tungstenite, or WS2, formed from layers of sulfur and tungsten atoms has light-emmiting properties … [Read more...]
TRICARE Expands Assistance to Reduce Tobacco Use
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 – The Defense Department is committed to helping troops, their families and all beneficiaries of the TRICARE health care plan reduce their reliance on tobacco products, a TRICARE official said here today. During an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Paul Fitzpatrick, TRICARE’s “Quit Tobacco” … [Read more...]
Things to Consider When Buying Phone Cards for Those in the Military
Phone cards are a very common item for people to purchase and donate to those serving in the military. After all, they are a simple gift that in many cases is relatively inexpensive, and of course, very small. They are also a great way for civilians stateside to show their appreciation without going overboard and generally speaking, they are a safe gift, as they can be used … [Read more...]