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Thursday, October 15, 2015

FW: Are energy drinks the right boost for women in the military?

Subject: Are energy drinks the right boost for women in the military?
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:33:23 -0500
From: mhs@service.govdelivery.com

Are energy drinks the right boost for women in the military?

10/15/2015

Military Women and energy drinks

Consumption of energy drinks and energy shots is up for both military women and men, but not without some controversy. Proponents claim energy drinks can improve performance and contain natural ingredients. However, when it comes to women and what motivates them to purchase and consume energy drinks and energy shots, the reasons differ from men.

Military Health System members use Hispanic heritage to help in care, compassion

As the Military Health System (MHS) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, three members of the system are sharing how their experiences helped shaped how they serve. Navy Cmdr. Hernán Altamar is a staff urologist and the medical director for Healthcare Operations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Army Maj. Nestor Ramos is a doctor at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Joseph Nieves is a retired Army staff sergeant who now works as a public affairs specialist at Walter Reed. While each has a unique story and family history, the common thread is how their heritage helped them become better MHS team members.

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