Second Lt. Georgieva Gamisheva, a service member from Bulgaria, practices tactical combat tragedy care procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2024. This engagement advanced the mission of enhanced cooperation between international military medical teams from Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovakia, reinforcing their shared ability to provide … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - Since 1936, the last Sunday in September has been designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day to recognize and honor those who have lost a child while serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. In 2009, Fallen Service Members’ families were officially recognized and added by Presidential Proclamation, renaming the observance to Gold Star Mother’s … [Read more...]
When To Get Emergency Care vs. Urgent Care
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 – Do you know the difference between emergency and urgent care? It can make a difference in your health. Both emergency rooms and urgent care clinics can help you with a medical issue. But they’re different and serve your needs in different ways. When you or a family member needs medical care quickly, it’s important to know the difference between the … [Read more...]
DoD Breaks Ground on Mobile Nuclear Reactor
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - The Department of Defense (DoD) has broken ground at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on the Project Pele transportable nuclear reactor. The reactor, under a Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) initiative, is being manufactured by BWXT Advanced Technologies, LLC, Lynchburg, Virginia. Assembly of the final reactor is set to begin in February 2025. The current … [Read more...]
First East Coast-based Marine Base Receives F-35C
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia and commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, taxis an F-35C Lightning Il at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2024. VMFA-251 became the first East Coast-based Marine Corps squadron to receive the F-35C, designed to operate from conventional aircraft carriers or land … [Read more...]