MARCH 31, 2016 - Join us, the Department of Defense, and the military community in celebrating April as the Month of the Military Child. Established by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the month recognizes some 2 million U.S. military children ranging in age from infants to 18 years old who have one or both parents serving in the armed … [Read more...]
7 Reasons our Veterans Should Become Teachers of Military History
March 8, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Military veterans provide a rich source of life experience for many career options. One of the most influential and meaningful is the position of Military History instructor. Although not every veteran is qualified or suited to teach military history, many have the aptitude and experiences to become great teachers of this important aspect of … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality is Changing the Way We Prepare for War
February 29, 2016, by D.M. McCauley - All of the training in the world cannot prepare you for the real experience and pressure of performing your duty under fire. You can never be 100% sure of how you will react until you’re actually there in the moment. Bullets whiz past your head, fragmenting the brick wall behind you. A few feet away a member of your squad is hit by … [Read more...]
Information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
February 23, 2016 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is known as an “invisible wound of war”, a Defense Health Agency official said. John Davison, a clinical psychologist and chief of condition-based specialty care in DHA’s clinical support division, said that it’s important to recognize PTSD’s signs and symptoms. “We know a lot more about PTSD today than we did after … [Read more...]
Can Advanced PDAs Revolutionize Battlefield Healthcare?
February 15, 2016, by David McCauley – War has a long history of bringing medical advancements and innovation. New techniques and technologies are developed out of necessity and sometimes desperation. The battlefield provides the ultimate test for any new advancement. If it can succeed in the rigors of war, it can likely succeed anywhere. This same process can work in … [Read more...]