MAY 6, 2016, NAPLES, Italy (NNS) - It's that time again for mosquitoes, so here's some helpful information on what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones. Mosquito bites can cause skin irritation through an allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva -- this is what causes the red bump and itching. A more serious consequence of mosquito bites can be the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Army Scientists Synthesize High-Performing Energetic Material
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 6, 2016) - Army scientists are on the trail of new high-performing energetic materials. Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory recently synthesized a new material called bis-isoxazole tetranitrate, or BITN, with potential applications in propulsion and lethality. "BITN has a strong potential for improving insensitive munitions … [Read more...]
Coast Guard’s new Science and Technology Innovation Center to Enhance Mission Effectiveness Through Innovation
MAY 6, 2016 - Ideas and innovation occur at all levels of an organization. Some of these ideas require years of research to develop into a fully executable solution, while other solutions can be more rapidly deployed. These innovations often improve mission effectiveness and offer solutions to potential issues that may arise. Recently, the Coast Guard, alongside scientists … [Read more...]
First Lady and Biden ‘Join Forces’ at Fort Leonard Wood
MAY 6, 2016, FORT LEONARDWOOD, Mo. - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden visited service members and their families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, May 3. During their visit, the First Lady and Dr. Biden were joined by LeVar Burton, host of Reading Rainbow, for a story time event with students on base at Thayer Elementary School. In 2011, Obama and … [Read more...]
Why Military History Should be Taught at Every School in America
May 4, 2016 by Anica Oaks - After fifteen years of continuous warfare, a certain level of war-weariness has crept into the American psyche. Some question the value of the military beyond its obvious role of defense. Some can only see the negatives, and raise issues of violence and injustice. While the merits of these arguments are debatable, any attempt to deprive students … [Read more...]