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U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Aileen Buckler, population health physician, chair of the Addictive Substances Misuse Advisory Committee, TRICARE Management Activity On Nov. 17 the American Cancer Society (ACS) is marking the 36th Great American Smokeout by encouraging smokers to …
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Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sit aboard an Air Force C-17 transport aircraft on the flight line here, before departing for Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Oct. 30. After departing from Hawaii from Oct. …
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Story by Sgt. Gerald Wilson From 2nd Cavalry Regiment VILSECK, Germany – As winter descends upon Bavaria, the Vilseck Health Clinic initiated its annual Influenza Vaccination Campaign in an effort to inoculate the children and elderly in the community from the dreaded flu bug. …
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Story by 1st Lt. Travis Tomford 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division CAMP VIRGINA, Kuwait – Throughout a year-long deployment there a few select days that many soldiers look forward to. These often include yearly events such as …
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Video from Navy Medicine highlights the dangers of Spice on your health and career.  Spice is a dangerous drug.  It’s not healthy, it’s not legal and it can get you in danger if you use it as a service member. …
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