MARCH 20, 2015 - Depression and anxiety affect millions of people on a global scale, and especially our soldiers and veterans. As time goes on, researchers are finding better ways to treat the two conditions. Fortunately, anxiety and depression are treated similarly, and often times, individuals will receive personalized treatment in order to effectively reduce disorder … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
New Plan to Dramatically Change Today’s Health Systems
MARCH 20, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - With the goal to move from healthcare to health, the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) has created a dynamic plan that promises to revolutionize health and human performance systems as they exist today. The Human Performance Concept of Operations (CONOPS), created by Air Force medical planners, strives to not only prevent or ameliorate … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Instruction Updated, Gives Easy Steps to Transfer Benefits
MARCH 20, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Navy leaders announced March 20 an update to the instruction governing the Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Assistance Program which outlines specific steps for Sailors to follow to properly transfer their benefits to family members. OPNAV Instruction 1780.4 was updated March 2 and consolidates policy detailed in NAVADMINs 187/09, 203/09, … [Read more...]
Air National Guard Rolls Out Healthier Meal Choices
MARCH 20, 2015, JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The Air National Guard recently followed suit with the Air Force by rolling out a new program designed to allow Airmen to more easily choose performance-enhancing foods in unit dining facilities. Called Go For Green, the program helps members easily identify the nutritional value of food choices. “The Go For Green program is … [Read more...]
Navy Scientists Develop Prototype for Diver Life Support
MARCH 20, 2015, PANAMA CITY, Fla. (NNS) - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PC) scientists have developed a prototype for a new life support system for divers the Navy announced March 19. The goal of the new system is to accelerate the deployment of Navy divers, increase safety, and also conserve helium, a valuable natural resource. "This new, semi-closed … [Read more...]