FEBRUARY 9, 2017, FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The ability to measure the body's capacity to compensate for blood loss, also known as the compensatory reserve, has been the focus of researchers at the Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for years. Hemorrhagic shock from blood loss is the leading cause of death in trauma patients. Traditional methods … [Read more...]
Wilson Testifies on Current State of the Air Force
FEBRUARY 9, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson testified on the current state of the Air Force and the need for increased force structure and modernization before the House and Senate Armed Services committees Feb. 7 and 8 on Capitol Hill. Wilson discussed the current state of the Air Force, how it’s ensuring capability within current … [Read more...]
ISIL in West Mosul Faces Choice: Surrender or Die, OIR Spokesman Says
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2017 - Terrorists with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the western part of Iraq’s second-largest city face two options: surrender or die, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve told Pentagon reporters today. "The enemy is completely surrounded in West Mosul, and those who do not surrender to the Iraqi security … [Read more...]
Marine Memoirs: 5 Suggestions for Sharing Your Military Story Online
February 9, 2017, by Dixie Somers - While movies and television shows try to portray what happens in the military, there's nothing like hearing a firsthand account. If you're inspired to start sharing your military story online, consider trying one of the following options. 1. Blog Since you're just starting out, you might want to consider starting small. Blogger, which … [Read more...]
Army Takes Action on Dakota Access Pipeline
FEBRUARY 8, 2017 - The Department of the Army announced today that it has completed a presidential-directed review of the remaining easement request for the Dakota Access pipeline, and has notified Congress that it intends to grant an easement for a right-of-way across government land at Lake Oahe Dam and Reservoir, North Dakota. Mr. Robert Speer, Acting Secretary of the … [Read more...]