MARCH 6, 2023 - Army and Air Force personnel from Brooke Army Medical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine recently established a simulation training platform to increase readiness and meet Joint Commission requirements for staff development and training. The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
U.S. Sends Ukraine $400 Million in Military Equipment
MARCH 6, 2023 - The United States will transfer military equipment worth up to $400 million to Ukraine to aid its defense against the Russian invasion, Defense Department officials said today. This security assistance package features ammunition and support equipment to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the … [Read more...]
VA Loans: How They Can Impact Your Financial Future
MARCH 15, 2023 - For those members of society who make the selfless and brave career choice of becoming a serving member of the US military, there are a number of varied and interesting benefits that are available on home soil. One such benefit is access to the VA loan system, which is a home buying scheme specifically for serving personnel and veterans who are looking to get … [Read more...]
Biden Presents Medal of Honor to Special Forces Soldier
MARCH 4, 2023 - Army Capt. Paris D. Davis distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Davis, now a retired colonel, attended a White House ceremony today where President Joe Biden presented him the Medal of Honor. His Medal of Honor citation was read during the ceremony. While serving as commander … [Read more...]
Secretary of Defense Message to the Force
MARCH 3, 2023 - Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, published a Message to the Force to reaffirm his three priorities: defending the Nation, taking care of our people, and succeeding through teamwork. The memorandum reinforces the guiding principles and critical priorities in accordance with the National Defense Strategy while recognizing the commitment and … [Read more...]