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...]
5 Wounded Warriors. 4 Good Legs. 3 Wars. 2 Generations. 1 Mountain.
DISABLED SPORTS USA'S FUNDRAISER: WARFIGHTER SPORTS DENALI CHALLENGE On June 10, 2012, a team of five wounded warriors will begin their challenge to summit Denali (Mt. McKinley) in Alaska, at 20,320’ the highest mountain in North America and one of the coldest in the world. Team Warfighter Sports will test their limits, stamina and endurance while raising awareness of … [Read more...]
Headlines June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012 The US Army selected Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Heilman from Fort Jackson as the 2012 active duty Army Drill Sergeant of the Year; and Staff Sgt. Jarod Moss as the 2012 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year. Both Drill Sergeants of the Year were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The competitors endured physical and mental challenges during a four-day … [Read more...]