military – Neuroscience

Israel claims to have discovered weapons and military operations in al-Shifa

November 15, 2023 by Wilma

Israel has released video of what appears to be weapons and military capabilities inside Gaza’s largest hospital, al-Shifa, which Israeli forces attacked this week after claiming the medical facility was the site of a major Hamas operation. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) visited al-Shifa during… Continue Reading Israel claims to have discovered weapons and military operations in al-Shifa

Mental Health Among Veterans in New Mexico

November 7, 2023 by Wilma

Veterans’ mental health has been an ongoing issue for years. New Mexico is one of the countries most affected by tragedies. “New Mexico’s veteran suicide rate exceeds the suicide rate for the U.S. population as a whole, so suicide is a challenge in New Mexico,” said Michael Hudson, vice president… Continue Reading Mental Health Among Veterans in New Mexico

As vacancies rise, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees

November 1, 2023 by Wilma

WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Democrats are trying a new solution to uphold Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of military officers, 10 months after the Alabama Republican first said he would oppose to appointments due to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the Senate floor Wednesday… Continue Reading As vacancies rise, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees

How to Prepare for Military Aptitude Tests

November 1, 2023 by Wilma

U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon Green and Spc. Fiona MacReynolds perform the 2-mile run exercise of the Army Combat Fitness Test at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania.

When military personnel and other tactical professionals take aptitude tests for the first time, they tend to forgo pacing and give 100% effort in each event. No pace considered – just running. In a fitness test that requires two-minute sets of push-ups, sit-ups and push-ups (calisthenics) and any run longer… Continue Reading How to Prepare for Military Aptitude Tests