Persons including soldiers involved with the armed forces.
The practice of medicine as applied to special circumstances associated with military operations.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Afghanistan" is not a medical term and does not have a medical definition. It is a country located in South-Central Asia. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health concerns, I would be happy to help answer those!
Hostile conflict between organized groups of people.
Hospitals which provide care for the military personnel and usually for their dependents.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Iraq" is a country located in the Middle East and it doesn't have a medical definition. If you have any questions related to medical topics or definitions, I'd be happy to try to help answer them!
An armed intervention involving multi-national forces in the country of IRAQ.
Multinational coalition military operation initiated in October 2001 to counter terrorism and bring security to AFGHANISTAN in collaboration with Afghan forces.
Neurotic reactions to unusual, severe, or overwhelming military stress.
Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Branch of psychiatry concerned with problems related to the prevention, diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of mental or emotional disorders of Armed Forces personnel.
Unexplained symptoms reported by veterans of the Persian Gulf War with Iraq in 1991. The symptoms reported include fatigue, skin rash, muscle and joint pain, headaches, loss of memory, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms, and extreme sensitivity to commonly occurring chemicals. (Nature 1994 May 5;369(6475):8)
Former members of the armed services.
Areas designated for use by the armed forces personnel.
The term "United States" in a medical context often refers to the country where a patient or study participant resides, and is not a medical term per se, but relevant for epidemiological studies, healthcare policies, and understanding differences in disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes across various geographic locations.
United Nations' action to intervene in conflict between the nation of Kuwait and occupying Iraqi forces, occurring from 1990 through 1991.
The practice of medicine concerned with conditions affecting the health of individuals associated with the marine environment.
A country of eastern Europe, formerly the province of Bosnia in Yugoslavia, uniting with the province of Herzegovina to form the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1946. It was created 7 April 1992 as a result of the division of Yugoslavia and recognized by the United States as an independent state. Bosnia takes is name from the river Bosna, in turn from the Indoeuropean root bhog, "current"; Herzegovina is from the Serbian herceg (duke) + -ov (the possessive) + -ina (country or territory).
The concept covering the physical and mental conditions of VETERANS.
West Germany refers to the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), which was the democratic and economically prosperous part of Germany that existed from 1949 to 1990, consisting of the states in the American, British, and French zones of occupation after World War II, and reunified with East Germany in 1990 to form a unified Federal Republic of Germany.
A class of traumatic stress disorders with symptoms that last more than one month. There are various forms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depending on the time of onset and the duration of these stress symptoms. In the acute form, the duration of the symptoms is between 1 to 3 months. In the chronic form, symptoms last more than 3 months. With delayed onset, symptoms develop more than 6 months after the traumatic event.
Personal devices for protection of the ears from loud or high intensity noise, water, or cold. These include earmuffs and earplugs.
Drinking an excessive amount of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES in a short period of time.
The region of southwest Asia and northeastern Africa usually considered as extending from Libya on the west to Afghanistan on the east. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988)
A species in the genus HEPATOVIRUS containing one serotype and two strains: HUMAN HEPATITIS A VIRUS and Simian hepatitis A virus causing hepatitis in humans (HEPATITIS A) and primates, respectively.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Kuwait" is not a medical term that has a definition in the field of medicine. Kuwait is actually a country located in the Middle East, known officially as the State of Kuwait. It might be that you have confused it with a medical condition or term, if so, I would be happy to help clarify or provide information on that topic instead.
A live VACCINIA VIRUS vaccine of calf lymph or chick embryo origin, used for immunization against smallpox. It is now recommended only for laboratory workers exposed to smallpox virus. Certain countries continue to vaccinate those in the military service. Complications that result from smallpox vaccination include vaccinia, secondary bacterial infections, and encephalomyelitis. (Dorland, 28th ed)
The practice of nursing in military environments.
The individuals employed by the hospital.
The practice of dentistry as applied to special circumstances associated with military operations.
Acute and chronic (see also BRAIN INJURIES, CHRONIC) injuries to the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, CEREBELLUM, and BRAIN STEM. Clinical manifestations depend on the nature of injury. Diffuse trauma to the brain is frequently associated with DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY or COMA, POST-TRAUMATIC. Localized injuries may be associated with NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; HEMIPARESIS, or other focal neurologic deficits.
Aspects of health and disease related to travel.
The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.
Former kingdom, located on Korea Peninsula between Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea on east coast of Asia. In 1948, the kingdom ceased and two independent countries were formed, divided by the 38th parallel.
"Military science" is not typically considered a medical term, but rather refers to the study and practice of the techniques, methods, and theories used in warfare, including strategy, tactics, logistics, and military technology.
Sudden increase in the incidence of a disease. The concept includes EPIDEMICS and PANDEMICS.
Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.
Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.
An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.
Great Britain is not a medical term, but a geographical name for the largest island in the British Isles, which comprises England, Scotland, and Wales, forming the major part of the United Kingdom.
The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. It is differentiated from PREVALENCE, which refers to all cases, new or old, in the population at a given time.
Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES based on the detection through serological testing of characteristic change in the serum level of specific ANTIBODIES. Latent subclinical infections and carrier states can thus be detected in addition to clinically overt cases.
Psychiatric illness or diseases manifested by breakdowns in the adaptational process expressed primarily as abnormalities of thought, feeling, and behavior producing either distress or impairment of function.
An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.
An endemic disease that is characterized by the development of single or multiple localized lesions on exposed areas of skin that typically ulcerate. The disease has been divided into Old and New World forms. Old World leishmaniasis is separated into three distinct types according to epidemiology and clinical manifestations and is caused by species of the L. tropica and L. aethiopica complexes as well as by species of the L. major genus. New World leishmaniasis, also called American leishmaniasis, occurs in South and Central America and is caused by species of the L. mexicana or L. braziliensis complexes.
Ongoing scrutiny of a population (general population, study population, target population, etc.), generally using methods distinguished by their practicability, uniformity, and frequently their rapidity, rather than by complete accuracy.
Men and women working in the provision of health services, whether as individual practitioners or employees of health institutions and programs, whether or not professionally trained, and whether or not subject to public regulation. (From A Discursive Dictionary of Health Care, 1976)

Army families and the general practitioner. (1/1791)

The military component of a rural general practice is described with details of increased workload and morbidity for conditions associated with emotional stress.  (+info)

Bacterial pneumonia as a suprainfection in young adults with measles. (2/1791)

The aim of this study was to report the clinical and laboratory characteristics of bacterial pneumonia related to measles infection, and also to assess any correlation between severity and time of onset. Four hundred and twenty-four previously healthy young males (age 22+/-2.1 yrs) were hospitalized with typical symptoms and signs of measles. One hundred and twelve (26%) developed bacterial pneumonia on admission (n=41), during their hospital stay (n=20) or days after their discharge (n=51): groups A, B and C, respectively. Single lobar consolidation was the most common finding, accounting for 89% of cases. Pleural effusion was uncommon and associated in half of the cases with empyema. A microbiological diagnosis was made in 81 cases. Streptococcus pneumoniae (65 cases) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (9 cases) were the most commonly identified organisms. Patients from group C had significantly higher values of white blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and lower values of arterial oxygen tension (14+/-0.8 x 10(9) x L(-1), 88+/-4 mm and 6.3+/-0.4 kPa (47+/-3 mmHg), respectively) than the other two groups. There were no deaths during the hospitalization period. The mean duration of hospital stay was 13+/-2.4 days and was longer in the presence of K. pneumoniae infection (19+/-1.6 days). Six patients from group C were admitted to the intensive care unit. In conclusion, these data suggest that bacterial pneumonia associated with measles is not unusual in hospitalized adults, and it seems to be more severe when it occurs days after the onset of rash.  (+info)

Strain variation in adenovirus serotypes 4 and 7a causing acute respiratory disease. (3/1791)

In order to determine the suitability of vaccine strains established in the 1960s for a new vaccine, a comprehensive study of strain variation of adenovirus serotype 4 (AV 4) and AV 7 was undertaken. A 1,500-bp region of the hexon gene containing the AV neutralization epitopes from prototype, vaccine, and community-acquired strains and from wild-type strains from military personnel that cause acute respiratory disease (ARD) was sequenced and analyzed. The whole hexon gene from prototype strains, vaccine strains, and selected isolates was sequenced. AV 7 and AV 7a were found to have distinct genotypes, and all vaccine and wild-type strains recovered from 1963 to 1997 had the AV 7a genotype. There was no significant strain variation in the neutralization epitopes of the AV 7a genotype over a 42-year period. The evolution of AV 4 was more complex, with continuous genetic drift punctuated by replacement with a new strain. The current strain of AV 4, which has been in circulation since 1995, is significantly different from the AV 4 prototype and the vaccine strains. Genetic differences were confirmed to be antigenic differences by neutralization tests, which define the new strain as an AV 4 variant. A type-specific PCR for AV 4, AV 7/7a, and AV 21 was developed, and this PCR facilitated the rapid identification of isolates from outbreaks of ARD.  (+info)

Insulin sensitivity is related to physical fitness and exercise blood pressure to structural vascular properties in young men. (4/1791)

Insulin resistance is related to physical inactivity, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death. Moreover, blood pressure responses during the first 6 minutes of an exercise test (600 kilo/pound/meter [kpm] per min) are more predictive for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than blood pressure at rest, which could reflect that exercise blood pressure correlates more closely to peripheral structural vascular changes than casual blood pressure. We have recently shown a correlation between insulin resistance and minimal forearm vascular resistance (MFVR) in young men recruited from the highest blood pressure percentiles during a military draft session. In the present study, we tested the hypotheses that insulin sensitivity relates to physical fitness and that blood pressure responses during an exercise test relate to peripheral structural vascular changes in these men; we also tested whether these findings were interrelated. We assessed insulin sensitivity and physical fitness in 27 young men randomly selected from the cohort having a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher during the compulsory military draft session in Oslo. Insulin sensitivity correlated with physical fitness (r=0.58, P=0.002). Systolic blood pressure after 6 minutes of exercise (600 kpm/min) correlated with MFVR (r=0.46, P=0.015). MFVR and physical fitness independently explained 60% of the variation in insulin sensitivity, and MFVR independently explained 19% of the variation of systolic blood pressure after 6 minutes of exercise. In conclusion, insulin sensitivity is related to physical fitness and exercise blood pressure to structural vascular properties in these young men.  (+info)

Expanded safety and immunogenicity of a bivalent, oral, attenuated cholera vaccine, CVD 103-HgR plus CVD 111, in United States military personnel stationed in Panama. (5/1791)

To provide optimum protection against classical and El Tor biotypes of Vibrio cholerae O1, a single-dose, oral cholera vaccine was developed by combining two live, attenuated vaccine strains, CVD 103-HgR (classical, Inaba) and CVD 111 (El Tor, Ogawa). The vaccines were formulated in a double-chamber sachet; one chamber contained lyophilized bacteria, and the other contained buffer. A total of 170 partially-immune American soldiers stationed in Panama received one of the following five formulations: (a) CVD 103-HgR at 10(8) CFU plus CVD 111 at 10(7) CFU, (b) CVD 103-HgR at 10(8) CFU plus CVD 111 at 10(6) CFU, (c) CVD 103-HgR alone at 10(8) CFU, (d) CVD 111 alone at 10(7) CFU, or (e) inactivated Escherichia coli placebo. Among those who received CVD 111 at the high or low dose either alone or in combination with CVD 103-HgR, 8 of 103 had diarrhea, defined as three or more liquid stools. None of the 32 volunteers who received CVD 103-HgR alone or the 35 placebo recipients had diarrhea. CVD 111 was detected in the stools of 46% of the 103 volunteers who received it. About 65% of all persons who received CVD 103-HgR either alone or in combination had a fourfold rise in Inaba vibriocidal titers. The postvaccination geometric mean titers were comparable among groups, ranging from 450 to 550. Ogawa vibriocidal titers were about twice as high in persons who received CVD 111 as in those who received CVD 103-HgR alone (600 versus 300). The addition of CVD 111 improved the overall seroconversion rate and doubled the serum Ogawa vibriocidal titers, suggesting that the combination of an El Tor and a classical cholera strain is desirable. While CVD 111 was previously found to be well tolerated in semiimmune Peruvians, the adverse effects observed in this study indicate that this strain requires further attenuation before it can be safely used in nonimmune populations.  (+info)

Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism in a U.S. Army population. (6/1791)

OBJECTIVE: The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) reported that 4.3-6.3% of adult Americans have undiagnosed diabetes. 15.6% have impaired glucose tolerance, and 10.1% have impaired fasting glucose. By design, NHANES III excluded people in the U.S. military. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and impaired fasting glucose among U.S. Army soldiers. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A 2-h, 75-g oral glucose tolerance test was performed on a prospective, consecutive sample of 625 asymptomatic soldiers presenting to a U.S. Army medical clinic for physical examinations. Age of subjects was 32 +/- 9 years (mean +/- SD), and 81.0% of subjects were male. BMI was 26.2 +/- 3.7 kg/m2. Race/ethnicity categories included Caucasian (54.4%), African-American (24.4%), Hispanic (17.4%), and other (3.7%). A family history of diabetes was reported by 25.4% of the subjects, and the number of exercise sessions per week was 4.0 +/- 1.5. RESULTS: The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes was 3 of 625 (0.5%) (95% CI, 0.1-1.4): impaired glucose tolerance, 11 of 598 (1.8%) (0.9-3.3); and impaired fasting glucose 6 of 585 (1.0%) (0.4-2.2). CONCLUSIONS: In this low-diabetes risk U.S. Army population, the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and impaired fasting glucose were 0.5, 1.8, and 1.0%, respectively. The prevalence rates found in this study are approximately one-tenth of those found in NHANES III.  (+info)

Factors associated with pharyngeal carriage of Neisseria meningitidis among Israel Defense Force personnel at the end of their compulsory service. (7/1791)

In this 1 year cross-sectional study of personnel being discharged from compulsory military service, an available database of health-related information was used to examine the association of meningococcal carriage with socio-demographic factors. A representative, systematic sample of 1632 personnel was interviewed and had throat cultures taken. The overall meningococcal carriage rate was 16%. Serogroups B and Y accounted for 76% and 13% of the isolates respectively. In univariate analysis, carriage was associated with male gender (P < 0.0001), < 12 years school education (P = 0.002), smoking (P = 0.014), and service at a 'closed' base, reflecting greater interpersonal contact (P < 0.0001). In multivariate analysis, only service on a closed base and male gender retained significance. School education of < 12 years remained significant for females only. Variables not associated with carriage included number of siblings, intensity of smoking, and use of the contraceptive pill. In this setting, meningococcal carriage was associated with the type of base on which soldiers served; and smoking was not an independent risk factor for carriage.  (+info)

Serum dioxin and cancer in veterans of Operation Ranch Hand. (8/1791)

We studied cancer prevalence and exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (dioxin) in veterans of Operation Ranch Hand, the Air Force unit responsible for the aerial spraying of herbicides in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971. A comparison group of Air Force veterans who served in Southeast Asia during the same period and who were not involved with spraying herbicides was included. Comparison veterans were matched to Ranch Hand veterans on age, race, and military occupation. We measured dioxin in 1987 or 1992, extrapolated the result to the time of service in Southeast Asia, and assigned each Ranch Hand veteran to Background, Low, or High exposure categories. This study had low power to detect an effect for specific or rare cancers. The risk of cancer at sites other than the skin within 20 years of service was increased in the Low (odds ratio (OR) = 3.4, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.5-8.0) and High (OR = 2.7, 95% CI 0.9-8.0) categories, but the pattern was inconsistent with another study, suggesting that the excess risk may not have been caused by dioxin exposure. Overall, we found no consistent evidence of a dose-response gradient and no significant increase in cancer risk in the High dioxin exposure category, the subgroup of greatest a priori interest.  (+info)

I apologize for any confusion, but "Military Personnel" is not a medical term. It refers to individuals who serve in the military forces of a country, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Medical terms typically refer to specific conditions, diagnoses, treatments, or anatomical features related to healthcare. If you have any questions about medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help clarify!

"Military medicine" is a specific branch of medical practice that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries in military populations. It encompasses the provision of healthcare services to military personnel, both in peacetime and during times of conflict or emergency situations. This may include providing care in combat zones, managing mass casualties, delivering preventive medicine programs, conducting medical research, and providing medical support during peacekeeping missions and humanitarian assistance efforts. Military medicine also places a strong emphasis on the development and use of specialized equipment, techniques, and protocols to ensure the best possible medical care for military personnel in challenging environments.

'Afghanistan' is a country and not a medical term or condition. It is located in Central Asia and is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, and the Arabian Sea. The country has a complex history with ongoing political and security challenges. If you are looking for information related to medical tourism or healthcare in Afghanistan, I can provide some general insights. However, please note that the medical facilities and services in Afghanistan may not be comparable to those in developed countries due to various factors such as infrastructure, resources, and expertise.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "war" is not a medical term. It refers to a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or between political or social groups, usually with large-scale violence and loss of life. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try to help answer them.

"Military hospitals" are healthcare facilities that are operated by the military or armed forces of a country. They provide medical care and treatment for active duty military personnel, veterans, and at times, their families. These hospitals can be located within military bases or installations, or they may be deployed in field settings during military operations or humanitarian missions. Military hospitals are staffed with healthcare professionals who have received additional training in military medicine and are responsible for providing a range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and mental health services. They also often conduct research in military medicine and trauma care.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Iraq" is not a medical term. It is a country located in the Middle East. If you have any medical questions or terms you would like defined, I would be happy to help!

The Iraq War (2003-2011) is not a medical term or concept. It refers to a military intervention and subsequent occupation of Iraq by the United States and its allies, which began on March 20, 2003, with the invasion of Iraq by U.S.-led forces. The stated reasons for the invasion included the presence of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq, which were never found, and the alleged links between the government of Saddam Hussein and terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda, which were also not substantiated.

However, it is worth noting that the Iraq War had significant medical and public health consequences for both the Iraqi population and U.S. military personnel. The conflict resulted in widespread destruction of infrastructure, displacement of civilians, and a breakdown of healthcare services, leading to increased rates of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and mental health disorders among Iraqis. Additionally, U.S. soldiers were exposed to various health hazards during their deployment, including traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and exposure to toxic substances such as burn pits.

Therefore, while the term "Iraq War, 2003-2011" is not a medical definition, it does have important implications for medical research, practice, and policy related to military conflicts and their health impacts.

The "Afghan Campaign" is a term commonly used to refer to the military intervention and ongoing efforts in Afghanistan, led by the United States and NATO forces, which began in October 2001. The campaign was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, with the primary objective of defeating al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban regime that had provided them safe haven.

The military intervention, known as Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), started with airstrikes against al-Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. The ground invasion followed, led by the United States and supported by coalition forces from various countries, including NATO members. The initial success of the campaign resulted in the overthrow of the Taliban regime and the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan.

However, despite the initial victory, the situation in Afghanistan has remained volatile due to the ongoing insurgency led by the resurgent Taliban and other militant groups. The mission in Afghanistan has evolved over time, with the focus shifting from combat operations to training and advising Afghan security forces, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism efforts.

The "Afghan Campaign" is also referred to as the "War in Afghanistan," and it represents one of the longest military conflicts in United States history. The campaign has involved various phases, including Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS), and NATO's Resolute Support Mission (RSM).

The medical aspects of the Afghan Campaign have been significant, with thousands of coalition forces injured or killed during the conflict. Additionally, the campaign has had a substantial impact on the healthcare system in Afghanistan, as well as the overall health and well-being of its population. The ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, train medical personnel, and provide essential services to the Afghan people remain an important part of the broader mission in the region.

Combat disorders are a category of mental health conditions that can occur in military personnel as a result of their experiences during combat. These disorders can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorders, among others. Combat disorders may be caused by exposure to traumatic events, such as experiencing or witnessing combat, the threat of death or serious injury, or the loss of fellow soldiers. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and feelings of detachment or numbness. Treatment for combat disorders typically involves a combination of medication and therapy.

Blast injuries are traumas that result from the exposure to blast overpressure waves, typically generated by explosions. These injuries can be categorized into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary blast injuries.

1. Primary Blast Injuries: These occur due to the direct effect of the blast wave on the body, which can cause barotrauma to organs with air-filled spaces such as the lungs, middle ear, and gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to conditions like pulmonary contusion, traumatic rupture of the eardrums, or bowel perforation.

2. Secondary Blast Injuries: These result from flying debris or objects that become projectiles due to the blast, which can cause penetrating trauma or blunt force injuries.

3. Tertiary Blast Injuries: These occur when individuals are thrown by the blast wind against solid structures or the ground, resulting in blunt force trauma, fractures, and head injuries.

4. Quaternary Blast Injuries: This category includes all other injuries or illnesses that are not classified under primary, secondary, or tertiary blast injuries. These may include burns, crush injuries, inhalation of toxic fumes, or psychological trauma.

It is important to note that blast injuries can be complex and often involve a combination of these categories, requiring comprehensive medical evaluation and management.

Military psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses and psychological issues in military personnel. It involves providing care to active-duty military members, veterans, and their families who are experiencing problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other psychological challenges related to combat or military life. Military psychiatrists also play a crucial role in developing policies and programs that promote mental health and resilience within the military community. They may serve in various settings, including military treatment facilities, deployed units, and veteran affairs medical centers.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Persian Gulf Syndrome" is not a widely recognized or officially defined medical condition. The term has been used informally to describe various nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive problems, and muscle pain reported by some military personnel who served in the Persian Gulf region. However, these symptoms are common and can be caused by many different factors, so it's not clear that they are related to service in the Persian Gulf.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes "Persian Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses" as a category of unexplained illnesses that some veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War experience. This includes conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and functional gastrointestinal disorders, among others. But it's important to note that these are recognized diseases with specific diagnostic criteria, not a single syndrome.

If you or someone else is experiencing persistent health issues that may be related to military service, it's recommended to consult with a healthcare provider. They can provide a thorough evaluation and help determine if the symptoms are related to service or some other cause.

A "Veteran" is not a medical term per se, but rather a term used to describe individuals who have served in the military. Specifically, in the United States, a veteran is defined as a person who has served in the armed forces of the country and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. This definition can include those who served in war time or peace time. The term "veteran" does not imply any specific medical condition or diagnosis. However, veterans may have unique health needs and challenges related to their military service, such as exposure to hazardous materials, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other physical and mental health conditions.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Military Facilities" is not a term that has a specific medical definition. Military facilities generally refer to buildings, land, and infrastructure used by military forces for various purposes, such as training, housing troops, manufacturing weapons, or storing military equipment. It does not fall under the purview of medical definitions. If you have any questions related to medical terminology, I would be happy to help!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "United States" is a geopolitical entity, specifically the name of the country consisting of 50 states, and it is not a medical term or concept. Therefore, I can't provide a medical definition for it. If you have any questions related to health, medicine, or biology, I would be happy to try to help answer those!

"Gulf War" is not a medical term per se, but it does refer to a specific historical conflict with significant medical and health implications. Officially known as the Persian Gulf War, it was a war waged by coalition forces from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war lasted from August 1990 to February 1991.

Medically, the term "Gulf War veterans" or "Gulf War illness" is used to describe a range of chronic symptoms and health conditions reported by veterans of this conflict. These symptoms can include fatigue, headaches, memory and concentration problems, muscle and joint pain, neurological issues, and other unexplained medical disorders. The exact cause of these conditions is still a subject of ongoing research and debate, with possible factors including exposure to depleted uranium, pesticides, nerve agents, and other chemical compounds during the war.

Naval medicine, also known as marine medicine or maritime medicine, is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries that occur in naval or maritime environments. This can include conditions related to sea travel, such as motion sickness, decompression sickness, and infectious diseases spread through contaminated water or food. It also covers occupational health concerns for naval personnel, including hearing loss from exposure to loud noises, respiratory problems from inhaling fumes, and musculoskeletal injuries from heavy lifting. Additionally, naval medicine may address the unique mental health challenges faced by naval personnel, such as those related to isolation, stress, and combat.

Bosnia-Herzegovina is not a medical term. It is a country located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Croatia to the north and west, Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the south. The country has a population of approximately 3.5 million people and is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and natural beauty.

Bosnia-Herzegovina is made up of two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska, as well as the Brčko District, which is a self-governing administrative unit. The country has a complex political system with a three-member presidency, consisting of one member from each of the three main ethnic groups: Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs.

Bosnia-Herzegovina has faced significant challenges since the end of the Bosnian War in 1995, including political instability, economic underdevelopment, and high levels of corruption. Despite these challenges, the country is working towards greater integration with European institutions and has made progress in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

Veterans Health, also known as Veterans Medical Care, refers to the healthcare services and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the United States. The VA operates one of the largest healthcare systems in the country, providing comprehensive medical care to eligible veterans. This includes hospital care, outpatient care, and long-term care, as well as mental health services, home health care, and geriatric and extended care services. Eligibility for VA healthcare is based on a variety of factors, including military service history, discharge status, income, and other criteria. The mission of Veterans Health is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to veterans in recognition of their service to the nation.

"West Germany" is not a medical term. It is a geopolitical term that refers to the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) which existed from 1949 to 1990. The FRG was established in the western part of defeated Nazi Germany and was supported by the Western Allies (the United States, the United Kingdom, and France) after World War II.

In medical contexts, references to "West Germany" might appear in older studies or publications that compare health outcomes, disease prevalence, or healthcare systems between different regions or countries, including East and West Germany before reunification in 1990. However, it is essential to understand that such distinctions are historical and do not have current medical relevance.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, serious accident, war combat, rape, or violent personal assault. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), PTSD is characterized by the following symptoms, which must last for more than one month:

1. Intrusion symptoms: These include distressing memories, nightmares, flashbacks, or intense psychological distress or reactivity to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic event.
2. Avoidance symptoms: Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event, including thoughts, feelings, conversations, activities, places, or people.
3. Negative alterations in cognitions and mood: This includes negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world; distorted blame of self or others for causing the trauma; persistent negative emotional state; decreased interest in significant activities; and feelings of detachment or estrangement from others.
4. Alterations in arousal and reactivity: This includes irritable behavior and angry outbursts, reckless or self-destructive behavior, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, problems with concentration, and sleep disturbance.
5. Duration of symptoms: The symptoms must last for more than one month.
6. Functional significance: The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

It is essential to note that PTSD can occur at any age and can be accompanied by various physical and mental health problems, such as depression, substance abuse, memory problems, and other difficulties in cognition. Appropriate treatment, which may include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both, can significantly improve the symptoms and overall quality of life for individuals with PTSD.

Ear protective devices are types of personal protective equipment designed to protect the ears from potential damage or injury caused by excessive noise or pressure changes. These devices typically come in two main forms: earplugs and earmuffs.

Earplugs are small disposable or reusable plugs that are inserted into the ear canal to block out or reduce loud noises. They can be made of foam, rubber, plastic, or other materials and are available in different sizes to fit various ear shapes and sizes.

Earmuffs, on the other hand, are headbands with cups that cover the entire outer ear. The cups are typically made of sound-absorbing materials such as foam or fluid-filled cushions that help to block out noise. Earmuffs can be used in combination with earplugs for added protection.

Both earplugs and earmuffs are commonly used in industrial settings, construction sites, concerts, shooting ranges, and other noisy environments to prevent hearing loss or damage. It is important to choose the right type of ear protective device based on the level and type of noise exposure, as well as individual comfort and fit.

Binge drinking is a pattern of alcohol consumption that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels to 0.08 g/dL or above. For the typical adult, this corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks (male), or 4 or more drinks (female), in about 2 hours.

It is a serious and dangerous form of alcohol consumption as it can lead to various negative health consequences such as injuries, violence, liver disease, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases, among others. Binge drinking is also associated with an increased risk of alcohol dependence.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Middle East" is not a medical term. It is a geographical region that includes countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and others. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try to help answer those!

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the causative agent of hepatitis A, a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It is a small, non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Picornaviridae family and Hepatovirus genus. The virus primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person. After entering the body, HAV infects hepatocytes in the liver, leading to liver damage and associated symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea. The immune system eventually clears the infection, providing lifelong immunity against future HAV infections. Preventive measures include vaccination and practicing good hygiene to prevent transmission.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Kuwait" is not a medical term or concept. It is the name of a country located in the Middle East, known officially as the State of Kuwait. If you have any questions about medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you!

The Smallpox vaccine is not a live virus vaccine but is instead made from a vaccinia virus, which is a virus related to the variola virus (the virus that causes smallpox). The vaccinia virus used in the vaccine does not cause smallpox, but it does cause a milder illness with symptoms such as a fever and a rash of pustules or blisters at the site of inoculation.

The smallpox vaccine was first developed by Edward Jenner in 1796 and is one of the oldest vaccines still in use today. It has been highly effective in preventing smallpox, which was once a major cause of death and disability worldwide. In fact, smallpox was declared eradicated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1980, thanks in large part to the widespread use of the smallpox vaccine.

Despite the eradication of smallpox, the smallpox vaccine is still used today in certain circumstances. For example, it may be given to laboratory workers who handle the virus or to military personnel who may be at risk of exposure to the virus. The vaccine may also be used as an emergency measure in the event of a bioterrorism attack involving smallpox.

It is important to note that the smallpox vaccine is not without risks and can cause serious side effects, including a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle). As a result, it is only given to people who are at high risk of exposure to the virus and who have been determined to be good candidates for vaccination by a healthcare professional.

Military nursing is a specialized field of nursing that involves the provision of healthcare services to military personnel, veterans, and their families in both peace and war times. Military nurses may serve in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, battlefields, and aboard naval ships. They are responsible for providing direct patient care, promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and participating in research and education.

Military nurses must be trained to handle unique medical situations, such as trauma care, infectious diseases, and environmental emergencies. They may also be required to work in austere environments with limited resources and under high levels of stress. In addition to their clinical skills, military nurses must have a strong understanding of military culture, protocols, and procedures.

Military nursing can be a challenging but rewarding career choice for those who are dedicated to serving their country and providing high-quality healthcare services to those who serve.

'Hospital Personnel' is a general term that refers to all individuals who are employed by or provide services on behalf of a hospital. This can include, but is not limited to:

1. Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and technicians.
2. Administrative staff who manage the hospital's operations, including human resources, finance, and management.
3. Support services personnel such as maintenance workers, food service workers, housekeeping staff, and volunteers.
4. Medical students, interns, and trainees who are gaining clinical experience in the hospital setting.

All of these individuals play a critical role in ensuring that the hospital runs smoothly and provides high-quality care to its patients.

Military dentistry is a specialized field of dental practice that focuses on providing oral health care to military personnel, veterans, and their families. It involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental diseases and disorders in a military setting, which can include battlefield conditions, remote locations, and military treatment facilities. Military dentists may also be involved in research, education, and policy development related to oral health in the military. They are responsible for ensuring that service members have access to quality dental care to maintain their overall health and readiness for duty.

A brain injury is defined as damage to the brain that occurs following an external force or trauma, such as a blow to the head, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident. Brain injuries can also result from internal conditions, such as lack of oxygen or a stroke. There are two main types of brain injuries: traumatic and acquired.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by an external force that results in the brain moving within the skull or the skull being fractured. Mild TBIs may result in temporary symptoms such as headaches, confusion, and memory loss, while severe TBIs can cause long-term complications, including physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments.

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not hereditary, congenital, or degenerative. ABIs are often caused by medical conditions such as strokes, tumors, anoxia (lack of oxygen), or infections.

Both TBIs and ABIs can range from mild to severe and may result in a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that can impact a person's ability to perform daily activities and function independently. Treatment for brain injuries typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical management, rehabilitation, and supportive care.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "travel" is not a term that has a specific medical definition. In general, travel refers to the act of moving or journeying from one place to another, often over long distances. However, in a medical context, it might refer to the recommendation that individuals with certain medical conditions or those who are immunocompromised avoid traveling to areas where they may be at increased risk of exposure to infectious diseases. It's always best to check with a healthcare professional for advice related to specific medical situations and travel.

Prevalence, in medical terms, refers to the total number of people in a given population who have a particular disease or condition at a specific point in time, or over a specified period. It is typically expressed as a percentage or a ratio of the number of cases to the size of the population. Prevalence differs from incidence, which measures the number of new cases that develop during a certain period.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Korea" is not a medical term. It refers to a region in East Asia that is divided into two distinct sovereign states: North Korea (officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea) and South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea).

If you're looking for medical terms, I'd be happy to help. Could you please provide more context?

"Military science" is not a term that is typically used in the field of medicine as it does not have a direct medical definition. However, military science can be generally defined as the study and practice of the principles of warfare, including strategy, tactics, logistics, and leadership. It involves the application of knowledge to plan, conduct, and analyze military operations.

In some cases, military science may intersect with medical fields such as military medicine or battlefield medicine, which involve providing medical care and support to military personnel during times of conflict or peacekeeping missions. Military medical professionals must have a strong understanding of military science in order to effectively coordinate their efforts with the overall mission objectives and to provide the best possible care for wounded soldiers in challenging environments.

A disease outbreak is defined as the occurrence of cases of a disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a given time and place. It may affect a small and localized group or a large number of people spread over a wide area, even internationally. An outbreak may be caused by a new agent, a change in the agent's virulence or host susceptibility, or an increase in the size or density of the host population.

Outbreaks can have significant public health and economic impacts, and require prompt investigation and control measures to prevent further spread of the disease. The investigation typically involves identifying the source of the outbreak, determining the mode of transmission, and implementing measures to interrupt the chain of infection. This may include vaccination, isolation or quarantine, and education of the public about the risks and prevention strategies.

Examples of disease outbreaks include foodborne illnesses linked to contaminated food or water, respiratory infections spread through coughing and sneezing, and mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika virus and West Nile virus. Outbreaks can also occur in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, where vulnerable populations may be at increased risk of infection.

A wound is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are cut, pierced, torn, or otherwise broken. Wounds can be caused by a variety of factors, including accidents, violence, surgery, or certain medical conditions. There are several different types of wounds, including:

* Incisions: These are cuts that are made deliberately, often during surgery. They are usually straight and clean.
* Lacerations: These are tears in the skin or other tissues. They can be irregular and jagged.
* Abrasions: These occur when the top layer of skin is scraped off. They may look like a bruise or a scab.
* Punctures: These are wounds that are caused by sharp objects, such as needles or knives. They are usually small and deep.
* Avulsions: These occur when tissue is forcibly torn away from the body. They can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.

Injuries refer to any harm or damage to the body, including wounds. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and head trauma. It is important to seek medical attention for any injury that is causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding, or if there is a suspected bone fracture or head injury.

In general, wounds and injuries should be cleaned and covered with a sterile bandage to prevent infection. Depending on the severity of the wound or injury, additional medical treatment may be necessary. This may include stitches for deep cuts, immobilization for broken bones, or surgery for more serious injuries. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to prevent complications.

A questionnaire in the medical context is a standardized, systematic, and structured tool used to gather information from individuals regarding their symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, or other health-related factors. It typically consists of a series of written questions that can be either self-administered or administered by an interviewer. Questionnaires are widely used in various areas of healthcare, including clinical research, epidemiological studies, patient care, and health services evaluation to collect data that can inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and population health management. They provide a consistent and organized method for obtaining information from large groups or individual patients, helping to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection while minimizing bias and variability in the information gathered.

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"Risk factors" are any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury. They can be divided into modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed through lifestyle choices or medical treatment, while non-modifiable risk factors are inherent traits such as age, gender, or genetic predisposition. Examples of modifiable risk factors include smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet, while non-modifiable risk factors include age, sex, and family history. It is important to note that having a risk factor does not guarantee that a person will develop the disease, but rather indicates an increased susceptibility.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Great Britain" is not a medical concept or condition. It is a geographical and political term referring to the largest island in the British Isles, on which the majority of England, Scotland, and Wales are located. It's also used to refer to the political union of these three countries, which is called the United Kingdom. Therefore, it doesn't have a medical definition.

In epidemiology, the incidence of a disease is defined as the number of new cases of that disease within a specific population over a certain period of time. It is typically expressed as a rate, with the number of new cases in the numerator and the size of the population at risk in the denominator. Incidence provides information about the risk of developing a disease during a given time period and can be used to compare disease rates between different populations or to monitor trends in disease occurrence over time.

A cross-sectional study is a type of observational research design that examines the relationship between variables at one point in time. It provides a snapshot or a "cross-section" of the population at a particular moment, allowing researchers to estimate the prevalence of a disease or condition and identify potential risk factors or associations.

In a cross-sectional study, data is collected from a sample of participants at a single time point, and the variables of interest are measured simultaneously. This design can be used to investigate the association between exposure and outcome, but it cannot establish causality because it does not follow changes over time.

Cross-sectional studies can be conducted using various data collection methods, such as surveys, interviews, or medical examinations. They are often used in epidemiology to estimate the prevalence of a disease or condition in a population and to identify potential risk factors that may contribute to its development. However, because cross-sectional studies only provide a snapshot of the population at one point in time, they cannot account for changes over time or determine whether exposure preceded the outcome.

Therefore, while cross-sectional studies can be useful for generating hypotheses and identifying potential associations between variables, further research using other study designs, such as cohort or case-control studies, is necessary to establish causality and confirm any findings.

Seroepidemiologic studies are a type of epidemiological study that measures the presence and levels of antibodies in a population's blood serum to investigate the prevalence, distribution, and transmission of infectious diseases. These studies help to identify patterns of infection and immunity within a population, which can inform public health policies and interventions.

Seroepidemiologic studies typically involve collecting blood samples from a representative sample of individuals in a population and testing them for the presence of antibodies against specific pathogens. The results are then analyzed to estimate the prevalence of infection and immunity within the population, as well as any factors associated with increased or decreased risk of infection.

These studies can provide valuable insights into the spread of infectious diseases, including emerging and re-emerging infections, and help to monitor the effectiveness of vaccination programs. Additionally, seroepidemiologic studies can also be used to investigate the transmission dynamics of infectious agents, such as identifying sources of infection or tracking the spread of antibiotic resistance.

A mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior. It's associated with distress and/or impaired functioning in social, occupational, or other important areas of life, often leading to a decrease in quality of life. These disorders are typically persistent and can be severe and disabling. They may be related to factors such as genetics, early childhood experiences, or trauma. Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. It's important to note that a diagnosis should be made by a qualified mental health professional.

Diarrhea is a condition in which an individual experiences loose, watery stools frequently, often exceeding three times a day. It can be acute, lasting for several days, or chronic, persisting for weeks or even months. Diarrhea can result from various factors, including viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, food intolerances, medications, and underlying medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Dehydration is a potential complication of diarrhea, particularly in severe cases or in vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are transmitted through the bite of infected female sandflies. The disease primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes, causing lesions that can be disfiguring and stigmatizing. There are several clinical forms of cutaneous leishmaniasis, including localized, disseminated, and mucocutaneous.

Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common form of the disease, characterized by the development of one or more nodular or ulcerative lesions at the site of the sandfly bite, typically appearing within a few weeks to several months after exposure. The lesions may vary in size and appearance, ranging from small papules to large plaques or ulcers, and can be painful or pruritic (itchy).

Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis is a more severe form of the disease, characterized by the widespread dissemination of lesions across the body. This form of the disease typically affects people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy.

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a rare but severe form of the disease, characterized by the spread of infection from the skin to the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and throat. This can result in extensive tissue destruction, disfigurement, and functional impairment.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation, epidemiological data, and laboratory tests such as parasite detection using microscopy or molecular techniques, or serological tests to detect antibodies against the Leishmania parasites. Treatment options for cutaneous leishmaniasis include systemic or topical medications, such as antimonial drugs, miltefosine, or pentamidine, as well as physical treatments such as cryotherapy or thermotherapy. The choice of treatment depends on various factors, including the species of Leishmania involved, the clinical form of the disease, and the patient's overall health status.

Population surveillance in a public health and medical context refers to the ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of health-related data for a defined population over time. It aims to monitor the health status, identify emerging health threats or trends, and evaluate the impact of interventions within that population. This information is used to inform public health policy, prioritize healthcare resources, and guide disease prevention and control efforts. Population surveillance can involve various data sources, such as vital records, disease registries, surveys, and electronic health records.

"Health personnel" is a broad term that refers to individuals who are involved in maintaining, promoting, and restoring the health of populations or individuals. This can include a wide range of professionals such as:

1. Healthcare providers: These are medical doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals (like physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, etc.), and other healthcare workers who provide direct patient care.

2. Public health professionals: These are individuals who work in public health agencies, non-governmental organizations, or academia to promote health, prevent diseases, and protect populations from health hazards. They include epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health educators, environmental health specialists, and health services researchers.

3. Health managers and administrators: These are professionals who oversee the operations, finances, and strategic planning of healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, or public health departments. They may include hospital CEOs, medical directors, practice managers, and healthcare consultants.

4. Health support staff: This group includes various personnel who provide essential services to healthcare organizations, such as medical records technicians, billing specialists, receptionists, and maintenance workers.

5. Health researchers and academics: These are professionals involved in conducting research, teaching, and disseminating knowledge related to health sciences, medicine, public health, or healthcare management in universities, research institutions, or think tanks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "health worker" as "a person who contributes to the promotion, protection, or improvement of health through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, palliation, health promotion, and health education." This definition encompasses a wide range of professionals working in various capacities to improve health outcomes.

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  • The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides active-duty military members with many legal protections in civil actions initiated against them. (nolo.com)
  • The SCRA offers other protections you can read about in Legal Protections for America's Military: The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act . (nolo.com)
  • Since 1940, the American Bar Association has had a strong, formal commitment to supporting the legal needs of America's military servicemembers and their dependents. (americanbar.org)
  • While some members of the military are more likely to secure appropriate legal counsel on their own, low-income servicemembers are at a disadvantage and should always know such assistance will be available, regardless of an inability to pay. (americanbar.org)
  • These targets are intended to ensure that the military services adequately fund these programs with appropriated funds instead of requiring servicemembers and their families to pay fees out of pocket to cover program costs. (gao.gov)
  • In this guide, we delve into crafting the perfect getaway for military servicemembers, ensuring a rejuvenating experience that strikes the right balance between relaxation and responsibility. (civilwartraveler.com)
  • The demands of military service are undeniably rigorous, often leaving servicemembers with little time for rest. (civilwartraveler.com)
  • With the expert guidance of a military travel agency , servicemembers can confidently embark on journeys designed precisely to align with their schedules and preferences, ensuring a vacation that's not only enjoyable but also seamless from start to finish. (civilwartraveler.com)
  • The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employs over 2.2 million people, including almost 1.4 million active duty personnel as of FY 2020. (csis.org)
  • Left unaddressed, high personnel costs may limit resources for Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiatives and could threaten the long-term sustainability of the force. (csis.org)
  • But the kind of flawed cost data the Air Force used for cutting the Air National Guard is symptomatic of a larger problem for the entire the Department of Defense: unacknowledged personnel costs that threaten the volunteer force. (military.com)
  • Soon after he became chairman of the reserve advisory board late in 2011, he said, he began fielding queries from the most senior Defense civilians and military officers asking why the Guard and Reserve was so expensive. (military.com)
  • The board's report, online at http://ra.defense.gov/rfpb/reports/ argues that, unlike defense contractors bidding to build ships or new combat vehicles, Defense policy makers don't have to account for "fully-burdened and life-cycle costs" of personnel, even though military personnel costs have reached $250 billion a year or about half the entire defense budget. (military.com)
  • Total Defense Department per capita costs triple, to $330,342 for active duty and to $100,380 for reserve component members, when non-compensation items such as training, military construction and base support costs are calculated. (military.com)
  • If this sounds familiar, Punaro also served on the Defense Business Board, another advisory panel to DoD that produced recent reports criticizing military retirement and retiree health benefits as too generous to be sustained for future generations. (military.com)
  • They include a joint effort with the investigative branch of the Central Military Commission -- the armed forces' supreme body -- to extract and classify emotions in online video comments, and an initiative with the elite National University of Defense Technology to explore ways of collecting and analyzing satellite images and geographical coordinates. (indiatimes.com)
  • The Department of Defense has a long history with its medical personnel, medics, corpsmen, and other trained technicians providing a wide array of vaccinations to service members, DOD personnel, their employees, and families. (health.mil)
  • Tetra Tech supports the U.S. Defense Health Agency's (DHA) Military Health System (MHS)-one of America's largest and most complex health care institutions-by implementing advanced technology capabilities for the successful delivery of quality health services to military personnel and health care providers and combating infectious disease. (tetratech.com)
  • What he did do was offer promises of a stronger military, a better Veterans Affairs department, more secure borders and a Department of Defense with a bigger budget. (ktnv.com)
  • 4 Since 2004, the Department of Defense has collaborated with the Department of Health in enforcing an action plan to reduce smoking initiation and encourage cessation in Taiwan's military with detailed annual implementation goals aided by specific policy and administrative measures. (bmj.com)
  • The Department of Defense (DOD) offers eligible military families several services to support caregivers of special needs dependents. (gao.gov)
  • Having met with the servicemen that are on combat duty in the liberated territories, Major General G.Nasibov congratulated the military personnel on the upcoming Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year on behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, wished them strong health and success in their honorable service. (apa.az)
  • In the end, the Defense Minister's relevant instructions on further improving the supply of military personnel, as well as the quality of repair and construction works were delivered. (apa.az)
  • Sponsored by the Defense Commissary Agency, this program provides $1,500 scholarships to the children of active duty, reserve, guard, retired and deceased military personnel. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • The operational situation on the Azerbaijani-Armenian conditional border and in the Karabakh economic region were analyzed at the training-methodical sessions held with the commanders and deputy commanders of the Operations Commando, motorized rifle and mechanized units of the Azerbaijan Army in the Center for War Games of the Military Administration Institute following the training plan for 2023, the country's Defense Ministry told News.Az. (news.az)
  • the sample consisted of 122 volunteer military (officers and sergeants) with a mean age of 36.80 ± 6.69 years, 53 were employed in the operational missions (border security, patrol, external and internal defense exercises) and 69 personnel who were employed in the administrative missions (internal logistics). (bvsalud.org)
  • As an indication of the socio-economic background of British Army personnel, in 2015 three-quarters of its youngest recruits had the literacy skills normally expected of an 11-year-old or younger, and 7% had a reading age of 5-7. (wikipedia.org)
  • His intent was to showcase how the U.S. Army takes care of its personnel with the hope that the UPDF could learn and apply some aspects of the U.S. Army programs,' Iurassich said. (globalsecurity.org)
  • The 1973 Fire at the National Personnel Records Center damaged or destroyed 16-18 million Army and Air Force records that documented the service history of former military personnel discharged from 1912-1964. (archives.gov)
  • Those projects are just a few of the publicly disclosed studies that shed light on how staff at China's largest technology company teamed with the People's Liberation Army on research into an array of potential military and security applications. (indiatimes.com)
  • Military personnel includes those serving with the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force. (wkrg.com)
  • Army, navy and air force personnel based in Darwin are tapping into their creative side to help recover from challenging injuries sustained in service. (edu.au)
  • It was noted that tension may arise as a result of the recent transportation of military supplies by illegal Armenian armed detachments in the territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping forces are temporarily stationed, and the attempt to install long-term fortification facilities in front of the Azerbaijan Army positions, as well as firing at its positions in Aghdam, Tartar and other directions. (news.az)
  • Malaria infections were documented in 21 Marine and 62 Army personnel, all of whom had onset of illness after returning to the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Detailed investigations have been completed for 32 (58%) of the Army personnel stationed at Fort Drum and all 21 Marines. (cdc.gov)
  • Because of the reportedly low frequency of vivax and ovale malaria in Somalia, terminal prophylaxis with primaquine to prevent relapses of vivax or ovale malaria following departure from Somalia had not been recommended for Army personnel. (cdc.gov)
  • The cohort of exposed personnel was monitored by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, in collaboration with CDC and Army Public Health Center. (cdc.gov)
  • this study aimed to investigate the Burnout levels and possible predisposing factors among Brazilian Army military who were serving in the Brazilian Amazon. (bvsalud.org)
  • scores showed that the levels of burnout in Army military who serve in the region are high. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite a steady increase in the number of military personnel and their families who qualify for legal assistance over the years, available resources for providing these services has decreased with military budget cuts. (americanbar.org)
  • Tetra Tech is leading the innovation and modernization of mobile health apps and websites serving more than 9 million military personnel and their families. (tetratech.com)
  • Tetra Tech manages DHA's largest health-related websites, TRICARE .mil and Health.mil , and a portfolio of health-related mobile apps that provide health support, training, and news for DHA's 9.6 million active duty members, retired military personnel, and their families. (tetratech.com)
  • We're going to take care of the military," he proclaimed, as he segued from a lengthy tirade on Russia and NATO to his plan for military families. (ktnv.com)
  • MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) - GulfQuest Museum will be offering free admission to military personnel and their families through Labor Day on September 4. (wkrg.com)
  • I absolutely support helping military families form connections within their communities and welcoming them into GulfQuest and the City of Mobile throughout the summer. (wkrg.com)
  • Military families move frequently-which can be particularly hard for families who have dependents with special needs. (gao.gov)
  • Through the TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program, active duty military families with special needs dependents may obtain respite care, care coordination, training, and some supplemental services. (gao.gov)
  • Military families may obtain additional support services through their military branch's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) or state Medicaid programs. (gao.gov)
  • EFMP officials from one military branch stated that this requirement effectively renders the respite care benefit unusable for eligible families. (gao.gov)
  • Military families with special needs dependents face additional caregiving challenges due to frequent moves to new duty stations. (gao.gov)
  • To address the needs of these military families, DOD provides caregiver support services, such as respite care, through its military branches and the TRICARE health care program. (gao.gov)
  • Congress included a provision in statute for GAO to review certain caregiving services available to military families. (gao.gov)
  • This report (1) describes respite care and other key services for supporting caregivers available to active duty military families through ECHO and other programs, and (2) examines barriers military families may face when seeking to access respite care and actions DOD has taken to address those barriers. (gao.gov)
  • GAO also interviewed DOD officials, TRICARE representatives, state Medicaid officials, and stakeholder organizations representing military families and the special needs community. (gao.gov)
  • Together, military personnel and their families can create cherished experiences that strengthen their connections. (civilwartraveler.com)
  • United Airlines offers a flat 5 percent discount to all military personnel and their families, but they must first join Mileage Plus (United's free frequent flyer program) and then register for Veteran's Advantage , which is a fee-based discount program. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Another option is to choose a travel agent who works exclusively with military personnel and their families. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Armed Forces Vacation Club is a travel agency solely catering to military members and their families. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Available to military members, their families and retirees, Space-Available travel (most often referred to as "Space-A") features seats on flights that are already heading to a specific destination for an official reason, yet is not yet filled to capacity. (lovetoknow.com)
  • In addition to federal and state aid, there are over $300 million in private student scholarships and grants for members of the military, veterans and their families. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Many military personnel, veterans, and their families turn to complementary and integrative health approaches such as mindfulness meditation and other practices in an effort to increase their options for the management of pain and associated problems. (nih.gov)
  • This issue of the digest provides a summary of available evidence on complementary health approaches for health conditions of special concern to military, veterans, and their families. (nih.gov)
  • ADF personnel in Darwin pictured at an earlier Self@arts workshop in 2023. (edu.au)
  • If you are in the military, you have the same right to file for bankruptcy relief as a civilian, and active-duty military personnel and disabled veterans enjoy certain benefits over non-military bankruptcy debtors. (nolo.com)
  • The SCRA gives courts the right to stay or postpone bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy proceedings against military personnel on active duty. (nolo.com)
  • While today's U.S. military is near its smallest size since the end of World War II in terms of active duty end strength, personnel costs are at a historic high-surpassed only by the height of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. (csis.org)
  • As described by Punaro in a phone interview, the Air Force looked primarily at the higher pay of Air National Guard units, with personnel generally older and more experienced, and concluded their costs to be higher than for active forces. (military.com)
  • Before you start crunching numbers only related to your annual fee savings, know this: SCRA offers protections to active duty military personnel and their spouses when it comes to a number of financial situation and loan terms and those terms apply regardless of credit card issuer. (cardratings.com)
  • Austin ordered the first contingent of more than 1,000 active duty military personnel to support California state vaccination sites. (health.mil)
  • United States military, including members or the National Guard or reserves, who are Massachusetts domiciliaries are exempt from the motor vehicle excise if the service member is on active military duty outside Massachusetts for at least 180 continuous days during the excise calendar year. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • As of 2014 there were 775,020 veterans living in North Carolina, and the DOD says there are currently around 129,049 active duty members of the military in the state. (ktnv.com)
  • With respect to military fitness levels and performance, tobacco use impairs troop readiness and undermines the ability of active-duty personnel to complete a multitude of tasks that lie at the core of the military's mission. (bmj.com)
  • 1 2 It is no surprise then that militaries across many nations in the world have made it a priority to reduce tobacco use among active-duty service members. (bmj.com)
  • It is also active in providing support for many different communities around the United States, and for specifically supporting both active military personnel and veterans which is why this particular record challenge was chosen. (guinnessworldrecords.com)
  • For example, several airlines offer free baggage checks for active duty military members with ID. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Not only are active duty members and veterans of the military entitled to education benefits, so are many of their dependents. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • For active duty members of the military, you are entitled to additional benefits, such as the "Top Up" program that covers the remaining balance after military Tuition Assistance (see below). (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Every branch of the military provides Tuition Assistance (TA) - federally funded education benefits to its active duty members. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • There is also some limited evidence that imagery rehearsal therapy may improve insomnia in nonveteran populations, but only a few small studies have examined imagery rehearsal therapy in combat veterans or active duty military personnel. (nih.gov)
  • The idea behind the workshops is to provide support to military personnel as they transition back into civilian life or return to active service following injury, including to new roles within the military," Dr Fewster says. (edu.au)
  • Vitamin D status in active duty Navy military personnel: a systematic review. (bvsalud.org)
  • Active duty Navy military personnel are prone to vitamin D deficiency due to an occupational environment detrimental to sunlight exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • active duty Navy military personnel ). (bvsalud.org)
  • Most studies included only submariners , which may limit generalisability to all active duty Navy military personnel . (bvsalud.org)
  • Similarly for prisoners and active duty military personnel. (medscape.com)
  • Military personnel and their spouses are eligible for certain tax benefits and deductions. (mass.gov)
  • As an added bonus, spouses of military personnel are also eligible these benefits. (cardratings.com)
  • Consult with the airline to find out if you are eligible for special military ticket rates. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Gov Vacation Rewards offers travel and vacation packages to people eligible to utilize the military exchange. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Just like non-military students, members of the military and their dependent may be eligible for federal student financial aid. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Military.com has a great scholarship finder , so you might want to start your search there. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Results of search for 'su:{Military personnel. (who.int)
  • The PREP Act allows the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a declaration to provide legal protections to certain military personnel involved in mass vaccination efforts. (health.mil)
  • He will work at the Allied Joint Force Command in Brunssum, Netherlands, in the position of director of the military partnership branch. (praguemonitor.com)
  • Our agile mobile app development personnel have delivered award-winning, health-related apps, such as T2 Mood Tracker and Tactical Breather, for Health.mil's Connected Health branch, supporting their mission to improve health and readiness through technology. (tetratech.com)
  • However, services available vary by military branch and by state. (gao.gov)
  • Each branch of the military has its own application and approval process, so contact your PO for more information. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Moderated by Cara LaPointe , Young Leader '16 and US Navy veteran, the discussion featured a panel of Young Leader veterans of the French and American military. (frenchamerican.org)
  • Although terminal prophylaxis had been recommended for Marine and Navy personnel, only eight of the 15 Marines with vivax or ovale malaria had completed terminal prophylaxis. (cdc.gov)
  • However, a 2020 study suggests that U.S. Armed Forces personnel's socio-economic status are at parity or slightly higher than the civilian population, and that the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups are less likely to meet the requirements of the modern U.S. military. (wikipedia.org)
  • Military personnel must be prepared to perform tasks that in civilian life would be highly unusual or absent. (wikipedia.org)
  • The event brought together Young Leaders to honor veterans and military personnel within our community, discuss the transition from military to civilian life, and examine the similarities and differences between France and the United States. (frenchamerican.org)
  • The USARAF Security Cooperation Directorate, along with Daniel Sacks from USARAF Personnel, helped organize the event. (globalsecurity.org)
  • DAR has officially set the record for the Most letters to military personnel collected in one month with 100,904 letters collected on June 18, 2016 in Washington, DC. (guinnessworldrecords.com)
  • Many military members interviewed either didn't know about Trump's statements about Khizr and Ghazala Khan, who lost their son Humayn, in Iraq, or didn't consider it in forming their opinion of Trump. (ktnv.com)
  • A self-administered questionnaire was completed by US military personnel during mid-deployment to Iraq, Afghanistan, and surrounding regions. (health.mil)
  • Self@arts founders, UniSA arts academic Dr Russell Fewster and sociologist Associate Professor Brad West developed the initial program when Australian military personnel were still actively deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. (edu.au)
  • Designated leaders of military personnel are officers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Personnel who join as officers tend to be upwardly mobile young adults from age 18. (wikipedia.org)
  • Among those fired on Wednesday were three of the four GSI secretaries in addition to three generals, one rear admiral, eight colonels, two majors, and two captains appear, among other military or police officers. (mercopress.com)
  • Police officers, firemen, campers, military personnel and construction workers are examples of users who have given the best reviews of Kraken cases. (bridgingapps.org)
  • the interaction between the two instruments found that the military working in the operational area, warrant officers, sergeants, between 6 and 10 years in service, single, who do little physical activity and whose relatives live far away were the ones who had the highest Burnout levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • Personnel, French 2003, several malaria outbreaks have been identifi ed after operations against illegal mining in the Amazon basin ( 3 , 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • on a blood smear, a positive malaria treatment for deployed military personnel. (cdc.gov)
  • Approximately 3,000 weekly reports and malaria-specifi c forms were used for French military personnel are deployed annually in French analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • personnel at risk for malaria during a given year. (cdc.gov)
  • From the time of deployment through April 1993, malaria was diagnosed in 48 personnel who had onset of illness while in Somalia. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, through late June, malaria was diagnosed in 83 military personnel following their return from Somalia. (cdc.gov)
  • This substantial number of cases has reinforced concerns regarding malaria prophylaxis, the estimated risk for infection, and the need for prompt recognition and treatment of malaria in military personnel. (cdc.gov)
  • This report summarizes the occurrence of malaria in returning personnel and underscores for health-care providers the importance of considering malaria in the diagnostic evaluation of military personnel returning from Somalia and in other persons who have traveled to malarious areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Editorial Note: Most U.S. military personnel who developed malaria in Somalia or after their return to the United States had been stationed in the southern riverine area of Somalia, where malaria transmission is intense and is characterized by seasonal exacerbations from May through August and during November and December. (cdc.gov)
  • UPDF might be able to get funding to start building a better support/care structure for its troops and wounded personnel. (globalsecurity.org)
  • They'd recite some spiel," Punaro said, "and I would say, 'Let me ask you a question: How many family housing units, childcare centers, dependent schools, commissaries, barracks, military hospitals or tactical equipment shops have we built to support the 850,000 Guard and Reserve personnel who have been mobilized since 9/11? (military.com)
  • The White House stated that "These personnel will support the operation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for missions over northern Nigeria and the surrounding area. (activistpost.com)
  • As many as 10,000 Western military instructors have been sent to Ukraine to train the Eastern European nation's soldiers and support its fighting in the Donbass, Moscow has claimed, insisting that 4,000 are Americans. (rt.com)
  • The partnership between the district and Fairchild AFB is vital to the support and education of the military children attending schools in the MLSD (Photo by: Airman Kiaundra Miller, 92nd Air Refueling Public Affairs Wing). (health.mil)
  • The United States military stands ready to contribute its large-scale logistical and medical capabilities to support the government's COVID-19 vaccination efforts. (health.mil)
  • The latest polls show that Trump needs all the support he get from all voter groups, the military included. (ktnv.com)
  • And his support among military personnel is tenuous, according to a recent Military Times survey. (ktnv.com)
  • Major General G. Nasibov inquired about social and living conditions, logistic support, moral-psychological state of the military personnel, as well as gave relevant instructions regarding carried out repair and construction works. (apa.az)
  • Such a commitment should immediately remind observers of the justification of the deployment of military aircraft and special operations forces to Uganda under the cleverly manipulated pretense of hunting for the phantom and possibly dead Joseph Kony . (activistpost.com)
  • There were only 2 fatal events: 1 bird-strike aircraft accident killing 24 military personnel and 1 bear attack. (cdc.gov)
  • JP-5 (jet propellant-5) and JP-8 (jet propellant-8) are kerosene-based fuels used in military aircraft. (cdc.gov)
  • Jet A is also used in some military aircraft. (cdc.gov)
  • Working refueling military or civilian aircraft or transporting jet fuels, particularly if protective clothing is not worn. (cdc.gov)
  • Trained military personnel can provide vaccinations to civilians under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act. (health.mil)
  • Both Republican and Democratic leaders in recent days have chastised Trump for the veto threats, calling them an attack on force readiness and military members. (navytimes.com)
  • Operational readiness depends on healthy & fit personnel. (dianepublishing.net)
  • Military personnel may be conscripted (recruited by compulsion under the law) or recruited by attracting civilians to join the armed forces. (wikipedia.org)
  • Given recent reports of suboptimal vaccination rates among US military personnel, we sought to assess factors associated with a willingness to receive a hypothetical avian influenza vaccine. (health.mil)
  • On May 27, 2015, all 22 potentially exposed personnel began a PEP regimen tailored to their individual vaccination history. (cdc.gov)
  • They climb by another 15 to 20 percent when military personnel costs covered by other federal departments, including Veterans Affairs, Treasury, Labor and Education, are calculated. (military.com)
  • Another difference noted between U.S. and Ugandan militaries: Most UPDF soldiers receive less than a week's notice before deploying. (globalsecurity.org)
  • Donald Trump will rebuild our military, he will stand with our soldiers," he said, to cheers. (ktnv.com)
  • Special Operations Forces soldiers and their commanders must constantly raise the bar of their professional and combat skills, hone their ability to handle cutting-edge weaponry and military hardware, and of course, keep up with advances in military science in order to always overtake any potential rival in all areas. (kremlin.ru)
  • This report examines trends in military personnel costs and the key drivers of growth observed over the past several decades in areas including compensation and force composition, military healthcare, and retirement benefits. (csis.org)
  • Several Huawei Technologies Co. employees have collaborated on research projects with Chinese armed forces personnel, indicating closer ties to the country's military than previously acknowledged by the smartphone and networking powerhouse. (indiatimes.com)
  • According to Assoc Prof West, the program has also forged closer ties between the military and the universities that have been involved in its development. (edu.au)
  • Immediately after the event was discovered, these personnel were assessed for the need for emergency postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). (cdc.gov)
  • Research on complementary health approaches for chronic pain in military populations is currently being conducted, but very little data about the efficacy of these approaches specifically for chronic pain in military populations exists. (nih.gov)
  • There is some limited evidence that some mind and body approaches may have the potential for modest beneficial effects on stress and anxiety in military populations. (nih.gov)
  • There is some evidence to suggest that relaxation techniques, along with behavioral therapies, can be helpful components of a successful strategy to improve sleep, but there have only been a few small studies conducted in military populations. (nih.gov)
  • Epidemiology in military and veteran populations : proceedings of the Second Biennal Conference, March 7, 1990 / William F. Page, editor. (who.int)
  • As FOX News reports , President Barack Obama formally announced in a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, the deployment of 80 U.S. military personnel to Chad under the pretense of helping locate the 300 Nigerian schoolgirls allegedly kidnapped by Boko Haram. (activistpost.com)
  • Porter CK, Fitamaurice G, Tribble DR, Armstrong AW, Mostafa M, Riddle MS. Willingness to receive a hypothetical avian influenza vaccine among US military personnel in mid-deployment. (health.mil)
  • These non-DoD costs for personnel include the GI Bill, VA disability benefits, job training for vets, and a portion of retirement and Medicare obligations paid by Treasury. (military.com)
  • In the military, planning is a skill that every leader must master in order to accomplish the mission, and these same steps can be used for retirement planning. (thinkglink.com)
  • Here are four tips that military personnel can use to start planning for retirement. (thinkglink.com)
  • You should feel confident that the traits and tools your military training instilled in you are the same ones that will help you take charge of your money and properly prepare for retirement. (thinkglink.com)
  • Surveillance of potentially exposed military personnel demonstrated near 100% adherence to required PEP. (cdc.gov)
  • Title : VLA-401: JE-VC post-marketing adverse event surveillance among U.S. military personnel Personal Author(s) : Taucher, Christian Corporate Authors(s) : Valneva Conference Author(s) : United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Congressional officials said the Afghanistan language was not specifically in response to Trump's vows to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan in coming months, but instead basic oversight of the 19-year-old military mission there. (navytimes.com)
  • The attempt was prevented by military troops loyal to the government, along with police units and millions of Turkish citizens in favor of democracy. (dailysabah.com)
  • The extension to file returns also applies to spouses who file a joint return with personnel serving in combat zones. (mass.gov)
  • This is achieved in initial training, a physically and psychologically intensive process which resocializes recruits for the unique nature of military demands. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been called a "we-feeling", and helps to commit recruits to their military organisation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mike Pence, Trump's running mate, spent time in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Va., last Thursday campaigning in those military-heavy communities. (ktnv.com)
  • And they didn't seem to give much thought to the lighthearted manner in which Trump talked about getting a Purple Heart during a Virginia rally last week, or about Trump's frequent assertion that the American military is weak. (ktnv.com)
  • Upon arrival to Uganda, the U.S. Embassy Kampala Office of Security Cooperation assisted the military-to-military (M2M) contact team by getting them safely to the city of Jinja, located about 80 kilometers east from the capital city of Kampala. (globalsecurity.org)
  • We have no cooperation with the military on research," he told reporters in Shenzhen in January, according to a transcript that Huawei provided. (indiatimes.com)
  • Military personnel and civilian personnel evacuating under this authorization will require individual travel/evacuation orders issued by their command. (navy.mil)
  • Non-CNIC Command personnel covered under this evacuation authorization should proceed to the remote safe haven area designated by their parent chain of command. (navy.mil)
  • Military personnel who qualify and own or lease more than one vehicle for personal, non-business use may have the exemption applied to the vehicle of choice. (eastham-ma.gov)
  • Take advantage of Military OneSource or Transition Assistance Program (TAP) service providers. (thinkglink.com)
  • A large proportion of total personnel costs is deferred, paid to retirees who can draw an annuity with benefits at 20 years even though most will live, on average, another 40 years, Punaro said. (military.com)
  • The ABA supports legislation guaranteeing for low-income military personnel, pay grade E-6 and below, and their dependents, legal assistance as a matter of right. (americanbar.org)
  • China has 10-times the military personnel that Taiwan has. (247wallst.com)
  • Training courses throughout the military branches have been preparing for the civilian COVID-19 immunization efforts as an added part of their curriculum in instructional and practical courses on immunizations. (health.mil)
  • Prague, July 13 (CTK) - The Czech military faces a reshuffle in commanding posts in the summer when the current air force commander will be replaced and some generals are leaving for NATO commands, general staff spokesman Jan Sulc has said. (praguemonitor.com)
  • Lt. Col. Myles Caggins, the Pentagon spokesman, further explained that the military team will be composed mostly of Air Force personnel who will be responsible for operating unmanned, unarmed drones. (activistpost.com)
  • Other military personnel will be acting as "an armed security force" to protect the team operating the drones. (activistpost.com)
  • The Air Force would increase by about 700 airmen, while the Marine Corps would be the only service to see a decrease in personnel (down about 5,000 from current force levels). (navytimes.com)
  • Visit http://www.kalahariresorts.com or call 1-877-KALAHARI to book your stay and ask for the Military and Service Personnel Special. (prweb.com)
  • A valid military, firefighter or police ID is required at check-in to receive the special rate and is not valid with any other special package, voucher or discount. (prweb.com)
  • Special military, police and firefighter discounts are also available at the Wisconsin Dells and Sandusky, Ohio Kalahari Resorts properties, home to America's Largest Indoor Waterparks, Kalahari Resorts' signature amenities and authentically African theme. (prweb.com)
  • Special thanks to military veterans Andrea Westfall, Chris Lightner, and the OWAH Facebook page members for their contributions to this page. (operationwearehere.com)
  • Most major airlines are happy to offer special military rates for tickets, but these are not always the best deal available. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Compare special military fares with other discounted offers to see which option will save you the most money. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Airlines do not generally advertise their military rates, but instead provide special discounted prices to military members who call and ask. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Using special military fares may exclude you from automated check-in at a kiosk or online because of this ID requirement. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Southwest offers special discounted rates for military personnel and their immediate family members. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Other airlines may occasionally offer special military fares, particularly around patriotic holidays like Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and the 4th of July. (lovetoknow.com)
  • The Supreme Commander-in-Chief made a video address to congratulate the military personnel and veterans on the Special Operations Forces on their professional holiday. (kremlin.ru)
  • I want to thank the command and the personnel of the Special Operations Forces as well as special forces veterans for their loyalty to the oath, for their impeccable service to the people of Russia and our great Motherland. (kremlin.ru)
  • You always perform your military duty to protect your native country and citizens with honour and protect Russia's national interests. (kremlin.ru)
  • Military personnel or military service members are members of the state's armed forces. (wikipedia.org)
  • Certain basic information is needed to locate military service records. (archives.gov)
  • Although not mandatory, using the SF 180 is the recommended method to send a request for military service information. (archives.gov)
  • Knowledge about military culture, the stressors experienced by service members, and common challenges for both military and civilian practitioners is woven through the volume and reflected in the vivid case examples. (guilford.com)
  • Including them in getaways fosters precious bonding moments and rejuvenates relationships strained by the demands of military service. (civilwartraveler.com)
  • People who have been seriously injured by a hazardous material have a greater chance of recovery without complications when appropriate emergency treatment is provided by trained prehospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel at the scene, and when the patient is transported to a facility having the most appropriate personnel and technical resources to manage his or her care. (cdc.gov)
  • This is the most significant personnel change at the Czech military command, Sulc added. (praguemonitor.com)
  • All evacuated personnel should maintain situational awareness through regular communications with their chain of command and via local media outlets. (navy.mil)
  • Evacuated personnel shall remain clear of impacted areas until authorized to return by competent civilian authorities and their parent command. (navy.mil)
  • He replaced Ota Rolenec who assumed the post of the chief military liaison officer at the NATO Liaison Office in Kiev. (praguemonitor.com)
  • Speaking during a briefing on Friday, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Moscow's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suggested that the presence of foreign military personnel is a sign that Kiev is preparing for a confrontational solution to the ongoing standoff with the two self-declared breakaway republics in the eastern Donbass region. (rt.com)
  • Brazilian authorities have sacked 28 military personnel and one civilian for their conduct during the Jan. 8 uprising in Brasilia, Acting Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI) Minister Ricardo Cappelli announced Thursday in a statement. (mercopress.com)
  • The base name fight has been lingering for months, while the social media issue was introduced by Trump in just the last few days, following months of negotiations over the voluminous military policy legislation. (navytimes.com)
  • Although the survey showed members of the military favor Trump 2-to-1 over Clinton, it also show that 61 percent are "dissatisfied" or "very dissatisfied" with Trump as the Republican nominee, including 28 percent of those who intend to vote for him. (ktnv.com)
  • We got a great question from one of our readers the other day about financial aid for members of the military. (financialaidfinder.com)
  • Washington has zeroed in on what it says is Huawei's close association with the armed forces in part because billionaire founder Ren Zhengfei -- a self-avowed Party loyalist -- was an officer who worked on communications during his military tenure. (indiatimes.com)
  • Turkey's top judicial board HSYK dismissed 66 more Gülen-linked judges and prosecutors on Wednesday as the Turkish Armed Forces suspended 540 military personnel as part of the ongoing July 15 coup investigation. (dailysabah.com)
  • While they don't prove that Huawei itself has close links to the Chinese military, they do show that the company's relationship -- or at least that of its employees -- with the PLA is more nuanced than its executives have previously outlined publicly. (indiatimes.com)
  • Keep in mind that while you will probably not have to prove your military status when purchasing the ticket (unless doing so in person), it is likely you will have to show your military ID at check-in. (lovetoknow.com)
  • Many military personnel and veterans experience chronic pain, a condition that can be debilitating and often difficult to treat. (nih.gov)
  • You know just how quickly the nature of present-day military conflict is transforming. (kremlin.ru)
  • Studies of military personnel suggest that exposure to JP-8 may affect the nervous system. (cdc.gov)
  • While researchers with both Huawei and the military published thousands of papers according to that database, only the 10 Bloomberg saw were joint efforts. (indiatimes.com)
  • Studying military personnel with mild TBI, researchers found that an increased risk of suicide was significantly associated with depression and the interaction of depression with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. (brainline.org)