JUNE 13, 2024 - The withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger progressed from initial preparations to redeployment with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024. This flight exemplifies the productive cooperation between the U.S. and Nigerien forces through the Joint Disengagement Commission, which is … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
How TRICARE Covers Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment
JUNE 13, 2024 – Are you considering having children? If you’re trying to get pregnant, but haven’t been able to, you may have questions about how TRICARE can help. “If you’re struggling to conceive, it’s important to find out what might be causing you or your partner to struggle with infertility,” said Elan Green, chief of the Medical Benefits and Reimbursement Branch of the … [Read more...]
Ramstein Hosts NATO Fighter Exercise
JUNE 13, 2024 - At five times the force of gravity, the force of acceleration is enough to overwhelm a heart’s ability to pump blood to the brain. If the effects aren’t mitigated, a typical human can expect to black out within a few seconds from oxygen starvation. With top speeds of over 1,500 mph, modern fighter jets routinely pull up to 9 Gs. “In a fighter jet, you’re … [Read more...]
Don’t Get ‘Ripped’ by Currents and Tides this Summer
JUNE 12, 2024 – If you’re hitting the beach this summer, Naval Safety Command urges you to be mindful of water conditions and associated risks. Rip currents account for more than 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are the No. 1 hazard at a surf beach, leading to tens of thousands of rescues by … [Read more...]
Next-gen Chemical Detector Provides Enhanced Defense
JUNE 12, 2024 — Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to gain useful information and make decisions that keep warfighters safe. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector, or AVCAD, led by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear … [Read more...]