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Hormone Therapy Use Among Active Military Women

December 24, 2024

You might be wondering, how do female soldiers deal with menopause? Surprisingly, there's not much known about the use of hormone therapy (HT) among active duty military women. This study set out to fill that gap. They looked at women aged 45 to 64 who were serving between 2018 and 2022. The goal? T

technology

Meet the P-8 Poseidon: A Game-Changer in Maritime Patrol

December 23, 2024

The P-8 Poseidon is no ordinary plane. It's a beast of the skies, designed to keep an eye on the seas. Boeing built this jet for the US Navy to tackle submarines and ships with cutting-edge tech. It's got radar and sensors that can spot enemies from far away. The Poseidon can even drop special buoys

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Navy Jet Downed by Friendly Fire, Pilots Escape

December 22, 2024

On a Sunday morning, a U. S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down by what seemed like friendly fire off the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. Both pilots managed to safely eject. One of the pilots might have minor injuries. The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry

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Noise Impact on Military Hearing: What You Should Know

December 20, 2024

Did you know that noise can mess with your hearing? Well, it's a big deal for military folks. A recent study looked into how much noise soldiers are exposed to each year and how it affects their hearing and ability to focus on sounds. It turns out, loud noises can really do a number on your ears. Y

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Drones Are Getting Bigger and Smarter in Ukraine's Skies

December 20, 2024

Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R

politics

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

December 19, 2024

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

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Empowering Army Nurses: The Power of Emotional Leadership

December 19, 2024

Imagine this: the Army is preparing for future challenges, and one key group is nursing leaders. They need to be ready for fast-paced, tough situations. How nurses lead can really impact military readiness and keeping talented nurses in the Army Nurse Corps. Both the Army's talent management and the

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Mystery Bombing: Top Russian General Killed in Moscow

December 19, 2024

On a Tuesday morning, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking Russian military officer, was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment in Moscow. The explosion, which also took the life of his assistant, was caught on camera. Kirillov was known for his role in protecting the

politics

Biden's China Tech Deal: A Risky Move?

December 17, 2024

President Joe Biden's team has just agreed to a five-year extension of a science and technology sharing agreement with China, originally set up by President Jimmy Carter. The problem? China has a history of using this knowledge to boost its military power. While the State Department claims new safeg

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Milestone Case: Army Officer Convicted of Sexual Harassment

December 16, 2024

In a significant ruling, a military court found a former Army battalion commander, Herman West, guilty of sexually harassing a female officer. This case comes after recent changes in the military's legal system that now classify sexual harassment as a crime. Colonel West, based at Joint Base Lewis-M