Military related links 082915

Serving in the Ranks

Americans serving in the military during World War I: 5.1%

Americans serving in the military during World War II: 12.3%

Americans serving in the military during Vietnam: 4.3%

Americans currently serving: 0.4%

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2011/10/05/chapter-6-a-profile-of-the-modern-military/

 

The Demise of the Citizen-Soldier and its Implications for the Role of the American Army

http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1044&context=hcoltheses

 

Armed Forces Foundation

The Armed Forces Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating for active-duty military personnel, National Guard members, reservists, military families, and veterans.  AFF proactively educates Americans about the hidden wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and advocates for the troops and veterans who have suffered these wounds. The ultimate goal of Help Save Our Troops is to reduce military suicides.  https://armedforcesfoundation.org/

 

2 Women Set to Graduate From Ranger School Are Experienced Officers

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/20/us/women-army-ranger-school-kristen-griest-shaye-haver.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-1&action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article

 

First Female Army Rangers Say They Thought Of 'Future Generations Of Women'

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/08/20/433241833/first-female-army-rangers-say-they-thought-of-future-generations-of-women?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20150823&utm_campaign=mostemailed&utm_term=nprnews

 

Chelsea Manning Given Restrictions for Prison-Rule Violations

http://www.wsj.com/articles/chelsea-manning-given-restrictions-for-prison-rule-violations-1440002772

 

Small Acts Can Save Lives - Navy Observes Suicide Prevention Month

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=90797

 

DOD Launches Website on New Prescription Drug Policy

http://www.tricare.mil/RxNewRules

 

On August 23 the National Museum of Health and Medicine and the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, both in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, become part of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). 

 

James: Continuing Resolution Would Delay Dozens of Programs

http://www.airforcemag.com/DRArchive/Pages/2015/August%202015/August%2025%202015/James-Continuing-Resolution-Would-Delay-Dozens-of-Programs.aspx