Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.: September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

FW: To prevent suicide, be aware of the warning signs

Subject: To prevent suicide, be aware of the warning signs
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:34:10 -0500
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To prevent suicide, be aware of the warning signs

09/30/2015

Suicide Prevention: Warning signs start with awareness

In the past year or so, the overall suicide rate "in DoD" has started to decrease, according to Navy Cmdr. Angela Williams-Steele, a clinical psychologist and chief of evidence-based practices in the Deployment Health Clinical Center at the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE). Still, said Williams-Steele, whatever the indicator, the Department of Defense and the VA are vigilant about protecting individuals of all ages from the risk of suicide.

Casualty care every second counts

If you only remember two things when you leave the Combat Lifesaver Course, make sure it is how to stop bleeding and how to clear an airway.

Webinar to Discuss Women's Health

In October, the Military Health System is emphasizing the importance of women's health. TRICARE and Military OneSource are co-hosting a webinar to educate the military health community about the programs and resources available to support women in the armed services. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Noon EST.

FW: The Early Brief -- Russian Lawmakers Give Putin OK to Use Troops in Syria

Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:45:27 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Russian Lawmakers Give Putin OK to Use Troops in Syria
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The Early Brief


30 September 2015

Russian Lawmakers Give Putin OK to Use Troops in Syria Russian lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to let President Vladimir Putin send Russian troops to Syria. The Kremlin sought to play down the decision, saying it will only use its air force there, not ground troops. Read More

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

FW: Fight Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time

Subject: Fight Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:34:19 -0500
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Fight Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time

09/29/2015

Fight Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time

Too many children are overweight in this country. Stopping obesity in children decreases their risk of illness and disease when they get older.

Motivational Monday Message: PMCS Your Body (Part 6), This Little Light of Mine

When you live in a rural area of Mississippi, the nights can get pretty dark. There are usually no streetlights illuminating the country dirt roads and all city lights are blocked by the thick woods. In my youth, the light of the moon was all we had that kept things from being pitch black.

Sailors, Marines conduct mass casualty drill during Exercise Dawn Blitz 15

Recently, Corpsmen with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, displayed their medical expeditionary capabilities in support of Marines from 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., as part of Dawn Blitz 2015.

FW: The Early Brief -- US Military Launches Strike on Afghan City Taken by Taliban

Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:23:07 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- US Military Launches Strike on Afghan City Taken by Taliban
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The Early Brief


29 September 2015

US Military Launches Strike on Afghan City Taken by Taliban The U.S. military carried out an airstrike on Tuesday on the northern Afghan city of Kunduz, which was captured by the Taliban the previous day. Read More

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