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July 3, 2012 By Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, U.S. Navy Surgeon General The Military Health System and Navy Medicine have done the amazing and exceeded expectations over the past decade. We have not only established the highest survivability rate in the history of war but the medical advancements we’ve achieved will benefit the U.S. public and global health systems for … [Read more...]
Crashed Firefighting-Equipped C-130 from North Carolina ANG
July 3, 2012 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- The North Carolina Air National Guard - and indeed the National Guard across all of North Carolina and the country - is grieving today. The military C-130 equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, otherwise known as MAFFS, that crashed while battling a fire in Southwestern South Dakota at approximately 6:30 … [Read more...]
Guard, Reserve Leaders Discuss Budget Cut Issues (Video)
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 5/24/2012 - WASHINGTON - The military's reserve components remain ready and capable despite budget cuts and their transition from a strategic to operational force, senior National Guard and Reserve officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee here May 23. As the drawdown continues in Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
4 Tips on Finally Sticking to That Workout Routine
As someone who has coached thousands of military recruits prepare for military basic training, I have found that the hardest part of getting in shape isn’t the actual workout itself; it is finding time to do the workout. Any manager of any gym will tell you that the majority of people who sign up for a gym membership rarely return after 6 weeks. There are many reasons … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Issue Independence Day Message
July 2, 2012 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force: This Fourth of July marks the 236th year since the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of … [Read more...]