Memorial Day 2009, My personal reflection.

This is the hardest holiday for me to celebrate. If you ask anyone they will tell you I become quiet and withdrawn. If you’re a Doc and are able to look at our list on our Memorial Page, and don’t know anyone on our Iraq or Afganistan list, you’re lucky and have probably just joined. […]

Naval hospitals stress flu prevention

This article is from Navy Times.  It is Pertinent info and I want to get it out to “EVERYONE”.  Folks this is the “REAL DEAL”.  Please take measures to protect you and your family.  Understand though, there have been no casualties here in the States as of yet.  The best treatment for this type of […]

ADM. Mullen Not Happy with Taliban Moves in Afghanistan / Pakistan

From “AP”. WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said in an interview broadcast Friday that he’s “extremely concerned” about indications the Taliban is moving ever closer to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad. Pakistani Taliban militants Friday withdrew from Buner, a rural area about 60 miles from the capital, after taking control […]

Reservists eyed for unfilled Afghanistan posts

From AP on Navytimes.com WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is having trouble finding the hundreds of civilians it wants to bolster its troop buildup in Afghanistan, so military reservists might be asked to do many of the jobs. In announcing the new strategy for the war last month, the administration said it would send several […]

Five Universities Partner with VA in Nursing Initiative

WASHINGTON — To provide compassionate, highly-trained nurses to serve the health care needs of the nation’s Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing new partnerships with five of the country’s finest nursing schools.  With these new partnerships, the VA Nursing Academy will expand the number of collaborations between the department and nursing schools […]

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Military Mishaps

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Military Mishaps Story Number: NNS090416-24 Release Date: 4/16/2009 By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Marc Rockwell-Pate, Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs NAPLES, Italy (NNS) — With the weather getting warmer across most installations, Navy leadership is encouraging Sailors and their families to think ‘safety’ before […]

GAO: Temporary retirement troops in limbo

Talk about a Cluster “F***!” This program has been a problem for years.  I have had shipmates who have gone through the Temp Retirement Board.  It is true that you can’t get on with your life. From the Air Force Times: A new Government Accountability Office report takes the Defense Department to task for a […]

It’s Here!! The Corpsman.com Newsletter for Q1 2009!!!!

Apologies around.  This tome of information has been done for 2 days. I got sidetracked yesterday taking care of a family friend.  Everything worked out, but it blew up my day. Today Admiral and I are working at the “FUN-FAIRE” at our kids school.  If you have never experienced a event like this at a […]

*Silver Star* FMF Doc saves 17!

This was written by “TheOneCalledDoc” in our Forums, he said it best, so with his permission, we are using it for the story. HM2 Joshua Simson I salute you! HM2 Simson was involved in a 7 hour firefight in Afghanistan around 2 summers ago. In those 7 hours Petty Officer Simson not only fought along […]

2010 Pay Raise Proposal, 2.9% for for Military Members

During this time of cutbacks and layoff’s etc in the private sector, the DOD is itself cutting back on programs, aircraft, ships etc. One thing that won’t be cut back next year at least, the President has proposed a 2.9% pay increase and improved benefits for all Active and Reserve servicemembers. 2.9% doesn’t seem like […]

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