ARLINGTON, Va. (April 7, 2015) - Sleep is as important as food and water, yet many military Service members wrestle with insomnia or wake up too early. The result can be serious health problems or reduced readiness. The good news is, even with the demands of military service, many sleep problems may be avoided or resolved, said U.S. Public Health Service Commander Tony … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity Announces New Eyeglass Frame
APRIL 7, 2015, YORKTOWN, Va. (NNS) - A new option for bifocal and trifocal wearers is now available for active-duty personnel and Department of Defense (DoD) retirees, effective March 2015. The addition, known as the '5A-M,' was added to ensure there would be room to accommodate bifocal and trifocal prescriptions. It can be ordered through any DoD optometry or ophthalmology … [Read more...]
Performance expert: Leaders Should Foster Culture of Fitness
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (April 7, 2015) - Today, 43,000 Soldiers are not ready to deploy because they are either not physically or mentally fit. That is 13.5 brigades worth of unready Soldiers, Col. Deydre Teyhen said. Teyhen serves as lead for the Performance Triad program, part of the Army Office of the Surgeon General. She spoke to an audience of 300 ROTC and U.S. Military … [Read more...]
Lab Developing Biosensing Capabilities
APRIL 7, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Air Force researchers are discovering just how useful natural materials may be in developing biosensing capabilities for Air Force mission needs. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is conducting ground-breaking research in how … [Read more...]
Getting a New Job in a New Country? Visa Tips to Help You Through the Process
April 7, 2015 - Many people find the idea of working overseas to be exciting! Whether you are a foreign affairs expert, an international business guru, or you plan to work for the military or government, there are plenty of jobs that could take you away from home. If you are interested in making a permanent or long-term move to another country, you’ll want to look into … [Read more...]