Researchers from the Military Performance Division of the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) are currently performing a study to monitor bone hormone levels in the blood during militarily relevant exercise. The study, which simulates aspects of basic training, may provide experts insight into the physical changes on a recruit in Basic Combat Training.
NATICK, Mass. — The Natick Soldier Systems Center welcomed back hundreds of civilian employees Nov. 13 following a 42-day federal furlough, praising their resilience, professionalism and critical role in restoring full installation operations.
Lt. Col. Gregory Kozlowski, USAG Natick commander, said the return of the workforce marks “a long-awaited and deeply appreciated reunion,” noting that the absence of civilian personnel was felt...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and for me this is not just about awareness. It is about survival. I have been on both sides of suicide. I have lost people close to me who attempted, and others who were tragically successful. I have also been the one who was ready to give up.
I had a plan. I even started. But I couldn’t finish. What stopped me was the thought of the people I would leave behind, the family, the friends, the...
