MAY 14, 2026 - Obesity is a chronic disease involving excess or dysfunctional body fat that can affect health. It’s influenced by complex biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors that impact hunger, fullness, metabolism, and body weight. In people with obesity, excess or dysfunctional body fat can lead to other health issues. The systems that control … [Read more...]
Army Completes Prescribed Burn in Hawaii
MAY 14, 2026 - U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and the U.S. Forest Service successfully completed the annual prescribed burn of the training area at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, yesterday, treating approximately 1,707 acres of invasive vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and maintain the integrity of military training lands. The barracks' prescribed fire plan guided the controlled … [Read more...]
Airmen Awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal
MAY 14, 2026 - U.S. Airmen with the 317th Airlift Wing received the Philippine Military Merit Medal for their missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Camp General Servillano A. Aquino, Philippines, May 5. The Philippine Military Merit Medal is awarded by senior Armed Forces of the Philippines leaders for non-combat, meritorious achievement. The decoration … [Read more...]
How Families Can Support Veterans After Military Asbestos Exposure
MAY 14, 2026 - A cancer diagnosis is devastating to the entire family; that said, the veterans who are diagnosed with a disease associated with asbestos exposure may have an added emotional burden. A significant number were exposed years earlier in shipyards, barracks, aircraft plants, boiler rooms, vehicle maintenance units, or old military buildings. At the time symptoms … [Read more...]
DoW Moving Beyond Prime Contractors for Weapons
MAY 13, 2026 - The Department of War has reached new framework agreements with a slate of disruptive new entrants and commercial innovators to aggressively expand the United States military's strike capabilities. Agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 will launch the Low-Cost Containerized Missles (LCCM) program, while a parallel agreement with Castelion advances … [Read more...]