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Airmen Undergo Hypoxia Training with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Airmen Undergo Hypoxia Training with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

In the profession of aviation, hypoxia is a very real hazard. That is the reason why each and every Air Force flight crew member of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) undergo thorough hypoxia training. Hypoxia occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in the blood- typically due to high altitudes. A few of […]

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By EJ ArchuletaMar 31, 2015
Pentagon Planning to Open all Military Jobs to Women

Pentagon Planning to Open all Military Jobs to Women

Officials from the Pentagon have announced that all four branches of the military will open up all employment positions to female service members by 2016. The guidelines for this change are expected to be available by fall of 2015. Considering the combat service that women have provided during the latest Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Congress […]

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By EJ ArchuletaMar 31, 2015
Army Researchers Investigating Lung Conditions of Combat Troops

Army Researchers Investigating Lung Conditions of Combat Troops

Army researchers are currently seeking troops and veterans that have lung symptoms and have been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan for a study on lung health. Over the years, many soldiers have returned home from duty displaying respiratory stress that has sparked concern. STAMPEDE, The Study of Active Duty Military for Pulmonary Disease Related to […]

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By EJ ArchuletaMar 12, 2015
Tricare Appeals Long But Not One-Sided

Tricare Appeals Long But Not One-Sided

Appealing a Tricare decision may take nearly a year but that doesn’t necessarily mean those decisions go against beneficiaries. Of 124 cases that made it to the highest level of appeal from 2009 to 2013, 106 (85 percent) of medical rulings in favor of beneficiaries were upheld. The appeals process can involve up to three […]

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By EJ ArchuletaAug 07, 2014
Senate Approves Amendment to Fight Military Suicide

Senate Approves Amendment to Fight Military Suicide

An amendment to expand mental healthcare for the military has been approved by the Senate. In the wake of the rising number of suicides within the military, the Defense authorization bill has been amended to require the Pentagon to create a comprehensive and standardized suicide prevention program. According to the Washington Post, the amendment, which […]

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By EJ ArchuletaNov 30, 2012