KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Oct. 15, 2013) - After 12 years of shipping supplies to troops in Afghanistan a surplus of containers have filled bases throughout the country. The South Dakota Army National Guard's 152nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion is working to not only sustain the four transportation units and the ordnance company they manage at Kandahar Airfield, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
SURFPAC Holds Navy Birthday Ceremony
CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) October 15, 2013 - The staff of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet held a bell ringing ceremony at their headquarters building in Coronado, Calif.,to recognize and celebrate the 238th birthday of the United States Navy, Oct. 11. "Since 1775, the surface Navy has been around, operating on the high seas and around the borders of our country. From … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Dietary Supplement
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) October 15, 2013 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected links to acute hepatitis. The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Hawaii Department of Health are investigating reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in Hawaii where … [Read more...]
Army Seeks to Overcome Depression Stigma
FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 14, 2013) - October is National Depression Awareness Month, with the theme "The courage to seek help." The Army is calling on commanders and leaders to inform Soldiers, dependents and civilian personnel that depression is treatable, and help decrease the stigma associated with seeking treatment. "We are trying to raise awareness regarding depression … [Read more...]
Most TRICARE Beneficiaries Meet ACA Coverage Requirements
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 11, 2013 - The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care law, was created to expand access to affordable health care coverage, lower costs, and improve quality and care coordination for all Americans. Under the health care law, people will have health coverage that meets a minimum standard (called “minimum essential coverage”) by … [Read more...]