OCTOBER 21, 2025 — October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines. Each October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) designates National Physical Therapy Month … [Read more...]
Building Resilience, Reducing Anxiety
OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Maintaining peak readiness requires more than physical strength and tactical proficiency. Mental and emotional wellbeing are critical components of a resilient force, and proactively addressing anxiety is essential for sustained performance. Public Health Command Europe emphasizes equipping Soldiers with practical tools to build resilience and navigate the … [Read more...]
Eat Pink for Breast Cancer Prevention
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Breast cancer follows skin cancer as the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. Many people wear a pink ribbon or pink clothes to raise breast cancer awareness. Let’s put another spin on bringing awareness to breast cancer prevention — eat pink! Let's explore how eating colorful, antioxidant-rich foods can support breast cancer … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Military Child of the Year 2026
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Operation Homefront is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 18th annual Military Child of the Year® Award, the hallmark program that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our nation’s military children. Each year, this prestigious award recognizes seven outstanding young individuals, one from each branch of the armed forces — … [Read more...]
Be Careful Around School Buses on Base
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 — With the school year underway, the Directorate of Emergency Services is once again emphasizing bus stop safety. “Drivers should not only pay attention for bus stops but also children crossing the street when [buses] are stopped,” said Staff Sgt. Morgan Eddinger, Fort Lee traffic investigations noncommissioned officer-in-charge. Drivers should slow … [Read more...]