MAY 14, 2026 - Obesity is a chronic disease involving excess or dysfunctional body fat that can affect health. It’s influenced by complex biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors that impact hunger, fullness, metabolism, and body weight. In people with obesity, excess or dysfunctional body fat can lead to other health issues. The systems that control … [Read more...]
How Families Can Support Veterans After Military Asbestos Exposure
MAY 14, 2026 - A cancer diagnosis is devastating to the entire family; that said, the veterans who are diagnosed with a disease associated with asbestos exposure may have an added emotional burden. A significant number were exposed years earlier in shipyards, barracks, aircraft plants, boiler rooms, vehicle maintenance units, or old military buildings. At the time symptoms … [Read more...]
Finding Purpose After the Uniform
MAY 13, 2026 — Just minutes into an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Holmgren the senior enlisted leader for the 124th Medical Group, there was a knock at the door. Someone needed help. Holmgren paused the conversation without hesitation, shifting her attention to the Airman standing nearby before quickly solving the issue and returning to the interview with an … [Read more...]
Keeping the Warfighter’s Mind in the Fight
MAY 12, 2026 - Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Navy Lieutenant Joelle Borja and Courtney Hayes share the same goal, ensuring the mental wellness and deployment suitability of Marines and Sailors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Borja serves as the Department Head for the Mental Health Department at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Bringing Your Pet to Okinawa
MAY 11, 2026 – For military families, moving overseas often means navigating tight timelines, new languages and unfamiliar processes. For those moving to Okinawa, Japan with pets, the process can become more complex and stressful. At the Kadena Veterinary Clinic, staff help families understand the requirements, navigate the process and care for their pets throughout their … [Read more...]