Research Paper Title Bacterial Aetiology and Risk Factors Associated with Cellulitis and Purulent Skin Abscesses in Military Trainees. Background Military trainees are at high risk for skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). Although Staphylococcus aureus is associated with purulent SSTI, it is unclear to what degree this pathogen causes nonpurulent cellulitis. Methods To inform effective prevention… Read More
Research Paper Title Longitudinal trends in use of dietary supplements by U.S. Army personnel differ from those of civilians. Background Prevalence and patterns of dietary supplement (DS) use by U.S. Army soldiers differ from the civilian population. Longitudinal trends in use of DSs by civilians have been examined, but are unavailable in subpopulations such as… Read More
Research Paper Title Adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Is Associated with Psychological Resilience in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Background The 2010 Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2010), a measure of diet quality, is used to quantify adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Better HEI scores have been associated with positive health outcomes; however,… Read More
“Only a predator can hunt another predator.” Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Grossman was born in Frankfurt, West Germany. His career includes service in the US Army as a Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, a platoon leader in the 9th Infantry Division, a general staff officer, a company commander in the 7th (Light) Infantry Division… Read More
“The degree of criticism varies in direct proportion to the distance from the point of responsibility.” Brigadier General W.M. Fondren, US Army, 1962
The United States of America (US) has more overseas military bases than any other nation, a legacy of World War II, with nearly 800 spread through more than 70 countries. The US has approximately 150,000 troops stationed abroad, with: 49,000 in Japan; 28,000 in South Korea; and 38,000 in Germany. The total cost to the… Read More
If your a fan of military films then ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ is one you should probably watch. The extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, a US Army medic who single-handedly saved 75 soldiers at Okinawa during one of the bloodiest battles of WWII. As a ship joiner (Newport News, Virginia), Desmond could… Read More
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