At first glance it sounds preposterous. Give Soldiers Omega 3, a substance found in fish oil, and they will stop killing themselves?
A leader in this research, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, points out historical precedents. Sailors, …
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Sandy: The Rare Natural Disaster That Isn’t Expected to Boost Gas Prices
Hurricanes are often associated with soaring gas prices, and sometimes even complaints from drivers about price gouging by gas stations as well. Experts, however, say that Sandy’s effects on gas prices will be mild.
In Love With Paris
A soldier pets Paris, a military working dog, during a security patrol in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Oct. 30.
Smoke-Free Laws Are Saving Lives
You can’t smoke in most restaurants and malls, and those laws may be responsible for saving thousands of lives.
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School Daze
A couple of months ago, Battleland noted something called the Joint Special Operations University at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Joint was a Pentagon buzzword at the time of the first Gulf War in 1991, and Special …
A City of Light and a City of Darkness: How Sandy Created Two Manhattans
In a flash, Hurricane Sandy darkened the heart of New York City, even as much of the rest of the metropolis seemed to live on
Hurricane Sandy: When Jersey Shore Meets Survivor
The lovely seaside communities of New Jersey (not the TV show) stood in the way of the superstorm as it barreled ashore
Climate Change and Sandy: Why We Need to Prepare for a Warmer World
After a campaign season in which it was the missing in action issue, climate change roared back into relevancy in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Bill McKibben, the writer-turned-activist behind 350.org, put it in stark terms.
“Known But to God”
Specialist Brett Hyde keeping guard over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Sandy, Oct. 29. Gives one chills, and a certain sense of pride, that troops honor their unknown compatriots at Arlington National Cemetery 24/7.
Superstorm Sandy Estimated to Cause $20 Billion in Damage in U.S.
Even before Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast of the U.S., economists were predicting that the historic storm would cause billions of dollars in damage across more than a dozen states where planes were grounded, …
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Another Sign This Is Not Your Father’s Army
Top military leaders have made clear that today’s U.S. military couldn’t exist without women, who make up about 14% of the force
Everything You Need to Know About Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Candy (And Then Some)
Which candies do trick-or-treaters crave the most? How old is too old for trick-or-treating? Just how common is it for parents to stealthily munch their kids’ Halloween candy when no one’s looking?
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Gates’ Portrait Unveiled
Former Defense Secretary Bob Gates stopped by the Pentagon mid-Sandy on Monday to see his official portrait unveiled.