Thursday, August 25, 2016

Iranian Boats Harassed US Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Navy Says Iranian Boats Harassed US Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Article Title: Navy Says Iranian Boats Harassed US Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet of Article: "...The destroyer fired ten flares in the direction of the Iranian boats and sounded the ship's whistle several times in an effort to warn the boats away, the official said. The Nitze also tried to communicate with the Iranians over the radio, and also changed course to avoid the vessels. The official said two boats ignored the warnings and continued to speed toward the Nitze until they were within 300 yards..."

Article Source: www.military.com

Thursday, August 4, 2016

The PTSD marijuana study is now recruiting veteran volunteers

The PTSD marijuana study is now recruiting veteran volunteers

Article Title: The PTSD marijuana study is now recruiting veteran volunteers

Snippet of Article: "...Researchers in Maryland and Arizona are looking for veteran volunteers to smoke up to two joints' worth of marijuana a day in a new study designed to find out if pot helps relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ..."

Article Source: www.militarytimes.com

41 US military members have now contracted Zika

41 US military members have now contracted Zika

Article Title: 41 US military members have now contracted Zika

Snippet of Article: "...Eight new cases have been recorded in the last week, a Pentagon official told CNN. One of the military service members is a pregnant female. Under Pentagon health policies, female service members are permitted to move out of countries where Zika exists ..."

Article Source: www.cnn.com