Grady Birdsong, a USMC Veteran from Vietnam, has co-authored a book with Col. Robert Fisher (USMC – Ret) that deals with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (“HBOT”) entitled “The Miracle Workers of South Boulder Road: Healing the Signature Wounds of War.”
The book is a 2016 Best Book Awards finalist and details how HBOT helps reverse the damage of traumatic brain injury. In a must-hear interview, ...
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Russia Claims to Have Killed ...
Continue Reading →In a rather unusual setting: the White House press room – Department of Veterans Affairs’ Secretary, Dr. David Shulkin, announced that the VA “will be overhauling its electronic health records, adopting a commercial product used by the Pentagon that he hopes will improve care for veterans and reduce wait times for medical appointments.”
While many have been pressing for a complete overhaul of the VA’s ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
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Syrian Military Threatens Coalition Forces on Border
Forces loyal to the Syrian government have threatened to retaliate ...
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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Option Unless U.S. Steps Down
North Korea told the U.S. Thursday to ...
After many lives of many brave Veterans with PTSD have been lost, the State of Ohio has finally taken action against pharmaceutical drug companies for hyping opioids.
According to the New York Times reporter,
Continue Reading →The State of Ohio filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the pharmaceutical industry over the opioid epidemic, accusing several drug companies of conducting ...
As we gather together to celebrate Memorial Day, I am struck by the outpouring of love and heartfelt admiration for the men and women in uniform – past and present – who have served our country so valiantly.
Often overlooked as we celebrate Memorial Day are the spouses, family and loved ones who continue to support Veterans and active duty personnel with debilitating injuries.
Stand for The Troops would like ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
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There are few things more complicated than the Military Procurement Process. No doubt, rigorous controls are required for certain mission critical functions, but it seems that bureaucratic roadblocks exists at almost every phase of the military procurement process.
On the eve of the release of a new framework to improve the military procurement process, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry, vented his frustration with the following explanation:
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Secretary of Defense Weighs In on War with North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said ...