Potentially Harmful Water Contaminants Found at Over 100 Military Bases By Debbie Gregory Potentially harmful levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), which have been linked to cancers and developmental delays for fetuses and infants, have been found in the water of more than 100 military installations. The Department of Defense (DoD) began investigating contamination at military […]
Vets with TBI at Increased Risk for Dementia By Debbie Gregory. After reviewing the medical records of more than 350,000 servicemembers who served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, researchers have found a link between those who experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the development of dementia. The study, […]
Is Privatization of the VA an Option? By Debbie Gregory The Department of Veterans Affairs has been offering care since the World War II era, starting with the then-Veterans Administration’s Hometown Program that began in 1945. Now there is talk abounding that the VA is headed towards privatization. But exactly what is the definition of […]
Fallen Air Force Tech Sgt. Approved for Medal of Honor By Debbie Gregory Air Force Technical Sgt. John “Chappy” Chapman is slated to receive the Medal of Honor, the first airman to receive the designation since the Vietnam War. Chapman was alone in the thigh-deep snow of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan when scores of Al […]
What is the Woobie? By Debbie Gregory Anyone who has ever served in the military is familiar with the “woobie.” The woobie is every service member’s all-weather battle buddy. The woobie is made up of two layers of nylon surrounding a polyester filling. Tie-cords on the corners and side could be tied through matching grommets […]
Names Released of Nine Guard Members Killed in WC-130 Crash By Debbie Gregory As military investigators seek the cause of the May 2nd crash of a WC-130 cargo plane in Savannah, Georgia, the Puerto Rico Air National Guard has released the names of the nine Guard members who lost their lives. The pilot, Maj. José […]
Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Land By Debbie Gregory Arlington National Cemetery has a finite amount of land, and it will reach burial capacity in less than 25 years unless changes are made. Some options being considered to avoid reaching capacity include redefining eligibility criteria and availing alternative approaches such as new burial […]
Special Forces Legend, “Iron Mike” Dies By Debbie Gregory Last month, the Army lost a special ops legend. Maj. Gen. Michael D. Healy, 91, spent 35 years serving in the military, completing tours in Korea and Vietnam. Healy began his career with parachute training followed by attendance at a number of Army Colleges, including Ranger […]
Gaming Technology Replacing Army’s Stimulators By Debbie Gregory. The Synthetic Training Environment (STE) initiative is being hailed as the new and improved way to train Army troops. The technology relies on virtual reality to deliver state-of- the-art training that can simulate different parts of the world and their unique terrains, as well as vehicle and […]
Army Chaplain Completes Ranger School at Age 41 By Debbie Gregory. Army Chaplain Completes Ranger School at Age 41 By Debbie Gregory. Capt. Ryan Mortensen is the kind of person who loves a challenge. The 41-year-old is one of only 1,600 chaplains in the U.S. Army, and he is now one of only 20 chaplains […]
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