July 6, 2012 It has been said that spouses have the toughest job in the military. They support the military member and their children through frequent moves, long spans without their significant other due to deployments, and even learn a new language filled with acronyms, “hooahs” and the occasional “roger that.” Military wife’s clubs have been … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Forced Wounded Warriors to end 20,320-foot climb to Raise Awareness
July 6, 2012 After reaching 15,500 feet, 50+ MPH gusts, severe snowstorms and avalanches force five wounded warriors, including two double-leg amputees, to end effort to tackle 20,320-foot climb to raise awareness, inspire others with disabilities, and support Disabled Sports USA Rockville, MD. -- Disabled Sports USA announces that Team Warfighter Sports concluded its 21 day … [Read more...]
Deployed Soldiers Prepare For Civilian Job Hunt
July 5, 2012 DOD News Multinational Battle Group East recently provided nearly 200 deployed soldiers with valuable training to help them secure civilian employment once their deployment ends. The program included a résumé-writing workshop and practice job interviews. “My goal is to provide all soldiers assigned to MNBG E the best opportunity possible for … [Read more...]
Charting the Course for the Future of Military Healthcare
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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...]
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...]