March 2, 2017, by Emma Sturgis - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is an extremely common psychological problem, especially among soldiers returning home from combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. PTSD is a direct result of the trauma that soldiers experience in battle, causing sudden frightening and uncontrollable flashbacks of their traumatic battle experiences. These … [Read more...]
The Difference Between a TBI and PTSD
March 2, 2017, by Rachael Murphey - When a loved one is an active service member, it can be difficult to make sure they receive the proper support when they return. Two common afflictions service members face are traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD. Understanding the difference between the two can allow you to provide complete … [Read more...]
How to Raise a Happier Child in the Military
March 2, 2017, by Carla Adams - Joining the military is a life changing experience as not only yours but your family’s life goes through a drastic upheaval. Serving in the military is drastically different from being a civilian and nowhere is it more apparent than it is when it comes down to raising children. Your military career is a source of joy and pride for you but you … [Read more...]
Army Acquisition Professionals: The Army Can’t Wait for ‘Perfect Solutions’
MARCH 1, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - To get Soldiers the latest equipment they need now, say Army acquisition professionals, the Army must accept that it can't have perfection right up front. Maj. Gen. David G. Bassett, the Army's program executive officer for Ground Combat Systems, said Monday during a public forum on Capitol Hill, that the Army must be willing … [Read more...]
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
MARCH 1, 2017, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the more than 5 million Americans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related disabilities. TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury which disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not all blows or jolts to the … [Read more...]