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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup

WEBPFAS, or per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of nearly 15,000 fluorinated chemicals used since the 1950s to make clothing and food containers, …

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New skills and qualification identifiers ahead for Army health …

WEBIn May, the Army plans to publish a Center for Army Lessons Learned Handbook on Holistic Health and Fitness, which will include an instructional checklist, …

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Army to speed up fielding of holistic health and fitness program

WEBActing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has approved an accelerated fielding of Holistic Health and Fitness equipment and staff that will increase the annual …

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Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health

WEBSen. Angus King, I-Maine, asked Wormuth what the service was doing to measure soldiers’ brain health following exposures to blasts citing the case of Sgt. 1st …

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How the Army holistic health and fitness program can help …

WEBThe H2F operating concept lays out a 21-page guide for soldiers and leaders to improve each of those facets for the benefit of the soldier, unit and entire force. H2F …

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More than PT: How the Army is going after total fitness

WEBArmy Times interviewed key leaders in each H2F core area to see how they’re building a soldier-centered, health-focused system that prepares troops for both …

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As the Army pushes holistic health, an officer examines the history …

WEBThe Army has adopted an all-around health program that targets a range of areas, including mental, spiritual and physical health. The Holistic Health and Fitness, …

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These are the new pieces of wearable tech coming to the Army in …

WEBThe Army plans to both field a human performance dashboard tool and launch a fitness wearables pilot program in early 2024 as part of its health and fitness …

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FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental …

WEBVA Secretary Denis McDonough will testify on the fiscal 2025 budget request. House Armed Services — 3:30 p.m. — 2118 Rayburn. Space Programs. Assistant …

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New human performance pavilion showcases fitness tech

WEBFor the first time in the expo’s recent history, an entire pavilion is dedicated to human performance: everything from physical fitness to mental well-being to nutrition, …

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What you need to know about transitioning out of the military

WEBElswick said the best two steps separating veterans can take when returning to civilian life are to, “find a mentor and find a nonprofit connection because all of those …

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The Army’s new fitness program team will come to you

WEBCommanders of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., meet at the American Lake Conference Center to discuss cultivating Holistic Health and Fitness within their …

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Quality care, rebuilding trust for all veterans remains top priority

WEBThe Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health system in the nation, serving 9 million veterans at 1,293 health care facilities across the country.

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Behavioral health check-ups could soon be as routine for soldiers …

WEBSuicide is an issue that affects countless soldiers, veterans, and their families. If you or a loved one is in need of help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at …

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8 surprising medical conditions that could bar you from service

WEB7. Acne. Though acne may just be a minor annoyance for teenagers and adults alike, it could be the reason a recruit is disqualified from service. Like other …

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Your GI Bill benefits: Everything you need to know

WEBThe Post-9/11 GI Bill is a generous education benefit for the latest generation of service members and veterans. It includes payment of tuition and fees, a monthly …

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This new tool for commanders aims to ID risky soldier behaviors …

WEBThe Commanders Risk Reduction Toolkit is the newest iteration of a six-year-long project that started with a kind of computer dashboard to give leaders a snapshot of the status …

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CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base

WEBThe new health study will update one conducted more than 25 years ago. The previous ATSDR public health study, published in 1996, found that toxins in the soil …

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Health services officers can get specialized training

WEBActive-component health services officers seeking enrollment in the Army Medical Department's annual Long Term Health Education and Training program have …

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Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

WEBApr 29, 09:40 AM. Commissary shoppers load up on specials at sidewalk sales, held generally in May and September. (Jessica Rouse/Defense Commissary …

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Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination

WEBA trial for a mass environmental injury case began in federal court in Honolulu on Monday, more than two years after a U.S. military fuel tank facility under ground …

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British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report …

WEBA satellite picture shows the construction of a new aid port near Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A new port is being built ahead of a U.S. …

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