MAY 30, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to the Indo-Pacific region for the tenth time since taking office. His trip occurred as the Department of Defense continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with allies and partners to advance regional peace, stability, and deterrence.The Secretary will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, meet with … [Read more...]
Lifestyle and Performance Medicine Leaves Lasting Impact
MAY 29, 2024 - U.S. Air Force medical personnel are integrating lifestyle intervention into practice and transforming their patients’ lives since the Air Force Medical Service endorsed lifestyle and performance medicine in 2021. Balancing the six tenets of lifestyle and performance medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social … [Read more...]
US, Central American Partners Reaffirm Security Commitment
MAY 29, 2024 – U.S. and Central American military leaders gathered in El Salvador May 21 to reaffirm their shared commitment to regional security and renew partner-nation engagement and training. The multinational forum, hosted by U.S. Army South, served as the 19th edition of the U.S.-El Salvador army-to-army staff talks and the fifth Central American (CENTAM) Working … [Read more...]
The Future of Military Medicine
MAY 29, 2024 – Over 200 attendees from across the Department of Defense, Congress and industry were treated to discussions and demonstrations of the next generation of military medical devices currently under development by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command during the third annual Capability Days event, May 21-22 at Fort Detrick. The two-day showcase … [Read more...]
Physical Fitness Holistically Integrates with All Total Force Fitness
MAY 29, 2024 - What comes to mind when you think about physical fitness, health, and readiness? Perhaps, you think about meeting body composition standards or passing annual fitness tests. You may also think about how doing your job is a little easier when you’re in better shape. By being physically fit, airmen, Guardians, Marines, sailors, and soldiers ensure they are … [Read more...]