Medic Training just got More Complicated
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You cannot fight a war solely on the lessons learned in previous wars. With that in mind, the Army is training its new medics in battlefield medicine practices that may be necessary on the potential battlefields of the future.
September 2 Marks Auspicious Date of Japanese Surrender in WWII
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In the middle of the 20th century, the entire world was engulfed in the most destructive and widespread war in human history. It would all come to an end on Sept. 2, 1945.
Rare Footage From 1961 Shows The Largest Nuclear Bomb Explosion Ever
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Unimaginable in size, the Tsar Bomba was the ultimate weapon.
MacArthur’s Mark on the Olympic Games is one of Dedication, Leadership
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Few may know of the role Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the man who would become more famously known later as one of the Supreme Commanders during WWII, played in keeping the American Olympic Team in top shape, but his mark remains to this day.
Selfless, Experienced Veterans Respond to Gulf Coast Flooding
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Among the stories of homes and loved ones being washed away or swallowed by rising waters in Gulf area flooding, there are just as many of courageous military veterans taking the initiative to provide support for those in desperate need.
Could PTSD be More a Physical Problem than Mental?
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Neuropathologist Daniel Perl is showing how PTSD could actually be related to physiological changes in the brain. He is holding to a theory first proposed in WWII, that combat shock creates "brown dust" in the brain, leading to cognitive dissonance.
Guest Post: Congressman Zinke Is Leaving Men Behind
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Josh Manning, a military veteran, and state civil rights investigator, reflects on his time in combat and serving with Captain Humayun Khan in Iraq. His experience frames the political narrative in a way many may have not yet considered.
Assistant Commandant Gen. John “Jay” Paxton Jr. Retires After 42 Years in Marine Uniform
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After 42 years in the United States Marine Corps, Assistant Commandant Gen. John "Jay" Paxton Jr. has retired. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Commandant Robert Neller spoke highly of Paxton and his service, and presented him with the distinguished service medal, signaling meritorious service in a public position.
U.S. Coast Guard Anniversary Celebrates Storied History of Service
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The United States Coast Guard celebrated its 226th anniversary on August 4, 2016. Most people know of the Coast Guard, but most may not know of their long and honored history of service to the nation.
Cold War Waste Emerging from Depths of Greenland Ice Sheet
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Cold War nuclear waste long thought to be safely contained under the Greenland Ice Sheet could be exposed by the end of this century if warming trends continue in the Arctic.