Press-ups have a long history, it was first noted as an amalgamation of two other Indian exercises. Press-ups also have a interesting link with Burpees and the Front Leaning Reach (FLR) (see link below). For those who don’t know, a press-up – which is a common calisthenics exercise (i.e. using your own body weight) –… Read More
Pearl Harbour & X-Ray Machines…
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Summary of Service: HMS Gloucester (1939-41)
HMS Gloucester was a ‘Southampton’ Class cruiser, built in Devonport dockyard and engined by Scotts. Laid down in September 1936, she was launched on the 19 October 1937, and completed in January 1939. Overall length was 591 feet 6 inches, breadth 62 feet 4 inches and displacement 9,600 tons. Armament was 12 x 6in guns,… Read More
How to Estimate Distance Travelled
Introduction Land navigation is an important skill, especially for the military. The skill of navigation is inculcated from the start, beginning with recruit training, aka boot camp, and annual training. There are many aspects to navigation, but an important one is to know how far you have travelled from your last known position. This can… Read More
Do Military Service Members Fit the Targeted Age & Gender Demographic of Many Marketing Campaigns for Energy Drink Products?
Research Paper Title Energy Beverage Use Among U.S. Service Members. Background The use of energy drinks (ED) or shots (ES) is becoming increasingly popular in US beverage market. In addition, young, physically active males, such as active-duty enlistees represent a prime target for the advertising of ED/ES; however, the exact mechanisms and safety of these… Read More
Conquer & Victory…
“The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.” Ferdinand Foch (1851 to 1929) Foch was a Marshal of France and commander of Allied forces during the closing months of World War I, generally considered the leader most responsible for the Allied victory.
