Introduction When budgets are tight and missions are non-negotiable, every commander knows gear failure is a readiness killer. Corrosion from salt fog, sand intrusion, or electronics ruined by shock can sideline assets in minutes. This damage often stems from environmental exposure rather than enemy action. The good news is that most of these losses are… Read More
Introduction While many companies openly express a desire to hire veterans, the “disability” label often creates hesitation. Unconscious bias, fear of accommodation costs, or not being educated about medical conditions and how they impact veterans individually can lead hiring managers to pass over exceptional candidates. Ignoring this pool of talent is one of the biggest… Read More
Introduction As a U.S. veteran and an assistive technology (AT) specialist, I watch the war in Ukraine through two lenses: the military one I was trained in with and the assistive tech one I work in now. Drones have completely reshaped the modern battlefield in just a few years. On the civilian side, AT has… Read More
Research Paper Title Effects of 12 Weeks of Physical Training on Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Military Recruits. Background The aim of this study was to analyse the morphological and functional changes in military recruits after twelve weeks of physical training. Methods The sample consisted of 130 volunteer recruits aged 18–19 years. Anthropometric variables… Read More
Research Paper Title Multimodality Imaging Approaches for Evaluating Traumatic Extremity Injuries: Implications for Military Medicine. Abstract Significance: Military service members are susceptible to traumatic extremity injuries that often result in limb loss. Tremendous efforts have been made to improve medical treatment that supports residual limb function and health. Despite recent improvements in treatment and novel… Read More
Research Paper Title Pre-deployment Year Mental Health Diagnoses and Treatment in Deployed Army Women. Abstract The researchers estimated the prevalence of select mental health diagnoses (MHDX) and mental health treatment (MHT), and identified characteristics associated with MHT during the pre-deployment year (365 days before deployment) in active duty Army women (N = 14,633) who returned… Read More
Research Paper Title Effects of deployment on diet quality and nutritional status markers of elite U.S. Army special operations forces soldiers. Background Special Operations Forces (SOF) Soldiers deploy frequently and require high levels of physical and cognitive performance. Nutritional status is linked to cognitive and physical performance. Studies evaluating dietary intake and nutritional status in… Read More
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