Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any branch at the age of 17 years old with parental consent, or 18 years old without parental consent. Age waivers, although rare, are possible. … [Read more...]
World Breastfeeding Week 2012
July 2012 In honor of World Breastfeeding Week 2012, the 31st Medical Group is sponsoring several events to promote and educate women about breastfeeding July 30 - Aug. 4. World Breastfeeding Week promotes and supports breastfeeding mothers across the globe. The annual observance highlights the importance of communication between physicians and mothers, and ensures all … [Read more...]
Stress and Suicide in the Corps
July 24th, 2012 By Cpl. Chelsea Flowers After Barbara Christianson got off work on Jan. 24, she picked up her 4-year-old grandson Nate, ran by the grocery store and McDonald’s, and headed home. Christianson’s neighbor hated when anyone parked in the street in front of her house, but that day as Christianson pulled into the driveway of her rambler home, she noticed … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Launches America’s Army Comics App for iPad and Android Tablet
July 13, 2012 By Lori Mezoff Redstone Arsenal, Alabama -- The U.S. Army announced today that it has launched America's Army Comics, a free iPad and Android tablet app for viewing issues of the America's Army comic series. The app, which can be downloaded from iTunes (http://bit.ly/NkcahT) and from Google Play (http://bit.ly/ScK4FS), explores the storyline behind America's … [Read more...]
DOD Warns Syria Against Use of Chemical Weapons
July 23, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Syrian leaders should not even think about using chemical weapons, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today. “The Syrian regime is already responsible for unacceptable levels of deplorable violence against the Syrian population, and they should not think one iota about … [Read more...]