JANUARY 29, 2020 - With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common-sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick. Many forms of coronavirus exist among both humans and animals, but this new strain’s lethality has triggered considerable alarm. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Resources to Help You Get Your Degree While in the Military
JANUARY 29, 2020 - Many people sacrifice their desire to serve in the military because they worry that it will be too difficult to earn a degree when they complete service. Others choose to serve and then worry about returning to school afterwards. If you have found yourself struggling with a similar dilemma, here are resources that will actually help you earn your degree while … [Read more...]
Review Finds No Systemic Ethical Problems in Special Ops
JANUARY 29, 2020 - U.S. special operations forces have no "systemic" failures of ethics, but a review points to the need for strengthening leadership at all levels, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke told reporters at the Pentagon today that he ordered the comprehensive review of special operations culture after several … [Read more...]
Athletic Trainers are Enablers of Marine Corps Readiness
JANUARY 28, 2020 - After serving at both Recruit Depots, Marine Corps Schools of Infantry East and West, Officer Candidates School, and The Basic School for the last 17 years, athletic trainers are now being assigned to units in the fleet. Since late 2018, athletic trainers have been slowly arriving at units throughout the Marine Corps to help keep Marines in the fight … [Read more...]
VA Releases Updated DOD List Identifying Agent Orange Sites Outside of Vietnam
JANUARY 28, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released in January 2020 an updated Department of Defense (DoD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested, or stored by the United States military. "DoD will continue to be responsive to the needs of our interagency partners in all matters related to taking care of both … [Read more...]