MARCH 1, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - The Marine Corps wants to be more innovative. Yes, the organization that has a rich history of innovation is trying to strengthen its culture of innovation across the force and not just on the battlefield or in a crisis. Marine Corps leaders recognize that in order to meet the challenges of future operating environments and … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
ONR Global Sponsors Research to Improve Memory Through Electricity
MARCH 1, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - In a breakthrough study that could improve how people learn and retain information, researchers at the Catholic University Medical School in Rome significantly boosted the memory and mental performance of laboratory mice through electrical stimulation, officials announced today. The study, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research … [Read more...]
DOD Military Spouse Employment Partnership Reaches Milestone
MARCH 1, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Defense Department announced on Feb. 29 that the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program has now partnered with 300 employers, according to officials from the DOD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Office. The program, launched in June 2011 by Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, is an employment and career … [Read more...]
Game-Changer for Wounded Vets; New Performance Gear Helps Keep Wounded Vets Active
March 1, 2016 - Researched, designed and field-tested for over a decade, SideStix™ has earned a reputation for engineering the best performance enhancing mobility devices on the planet. But are they suitable for our vets? As new technologies for prosthesis and orthopedic equipment continues to improve and evolve, more and more veteran amputees are looking for the best … [Read more...]