JUNE 27, 2025 - Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop it by age 70, according to American Academy of Dermatology. For service members, the risk is even higher due to extended sun exposure during training, field exercises and outdoor physical fitness. As summer temperatures rise, Walter Reed National Military … [Read more...]
Grassroots Effort Enhances Warfighter Readiness
JUNE 2, 2025 - As the Navy observed Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) recognizes a grassroots effort that continues to make a profound difference in the lives of service members and their families: the creation of the Mental Health Roadmap by Dr. Moriah Nissan and other instrumental contributors. A cancer biologist with Memorial … [Read more...]
Program Highlights Alcohol Awareness Month
APRIL 2, 2025 — April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is leading efforts to educate Soldiers about responsible alcohol consumption and available resources. "April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for us to talk about and understand the uses and misuses of alcohol with our department and others that work with us," said … [Read more...]
Military Gets Discount to World War I Musical
MARCH 31, 2025 - Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus) on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War. In honor of our … [Read more...]
Nutrition, Community Important for Service Members
MARCH 26, 2025 - Whether we’re deployed, training stateside, or sitting down with family at home, the food we consume not only fuels our bodies but also strengthens our bonds with one another. Reflecting on the importance of proper nutrition for health and the acknowledgement of how food unites us as a community. These concepts ring true with service members, where shared meals … [Read more...]