By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, - A new YouTube video developed by the Navy warns service members about the synthetic marijuana known as spice, and how use of the designer drug can negatively impact their health and military careers. Every military service bans the use of spice, which is comprised of organic leaves coated with synthetic chemicals. … [Read more...]
Biden Hosted Holiday Dinner for Wounded Warriors
November 25, 2011 By Elaine Sanchez WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, hosted an early Thanksgiving feast for wounded warriors and their families in their home at the U.S. Naval Observatory here last night. With turkeys and trimmings steaming on the tables, the Bidens kept their remarks short, but both expressed their appreciation for service … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menu: MRE’s If You Please
Not everyone gets to enjoy the luxury of having home-cooked meals hot and ready to go for the holiday seasons. The soldiers at Ali Base in Iraq speak on the solidarity of eating the MRE's (Meals, ready to eat.) Airmen at Ali Base in Iraq had an early Thanksgiving on Sunday, as they ate their last hot Dining Facility meal. Sergeant Gene Taylor shows us how Sather Air Base … [Read more...]
Wounded Warriors Play in Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition
By Mikelle D.Smith In honor of Warrior Care Month 2011, military personnel from every branch of service participated in the Wounded Warrior Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition held at the Pentagon Athletic Center, Nov. 18. Wounded Sailors had the opportunity to share in the festivities alongside key Navy leadership including Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve … [Read more...]
TRICARE Data Breach Leaks Personal Health Information
11/18/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is mailing letters to affected military clinic and hospital patients regarding a data breach involving personally identifiable and protected health information. On Sept. 14, SAIC reported the loss of backup tapes containing electronic health care records used in the military health system … [Read more...]