MARCH 30, 2023 - The Defense Department issued a new policy to provide 12 weeks of paid, non-chargeable parental leave to service members who have a child through birth, adoption or a long-term foster care placement of at least 24 months. These 12 weeks of parental leave, which became effective Dec. 27, come in addition to authorized convalescent leave for service members … [Read more...]
Search Underway to Find Former USS Intrepid Crew Members
MARCH 29, 2023 – August 16, 2023 will mark the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Intrepid (CVS-11), the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier that is now the centerpiece of the Intrepid Museum in New York City. To mark the occasion, the Intrepid Museum is putting out a coast-to-coast “all call” for Intrepid former crew members, to be reunited in a special … [Read more...]
How Secure are Cloud Storage Solutions
MARCH 24, 2023 - In a world that’s driven by information, cloud storage technology is making it easier than ever to store your files. With the ability to access your files from any device, anywhere in the world, cloud storage solutions are ideal for individuals and corporations alike. The only question that remains is whether it’s really secure to leave your precious files, … [Read more...]
Service Members Need to Remember Signs of Heat Illness
MARCH 21, 2023 – Despite effective techniques to prevent heat-related medical conditions, military personnel continue to experience severe and sometimes fatal life-threatening heat-related illnesses during both training activities and combat. As an Army officer and physician in an infantry unit, I have witnessed or treated cases of acute dehydration, heat cramps, heat … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Experts Shed Light on Endometriosis
MARCH 21, 2023 – March is annually observed as National Endometriosis Awareness Month to draw attention to the condition affecting approximately 190 million women globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Numbers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH), indicate that more than 11 percent of American women, or … [Read more...]