More Troop Requests for Healthy Care Packs

We received a care package from Infantryman Jason last nigt. Jason tells us that “We live on a patrol base and do not have an option to eat in a chow hall. Really the only thing that we have to eat here is junk food and MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat — the cooked, baked, […]

ZipFizz or Blow? We Think We Know

When it comes to “energy drinks,” most are an overpriced, over-hyped mix of sugar and caffeine — not exactly the kind of concoction designed to promote health and optimal physical performance.
And while such “witch’s brews” may give a quick burst of energy, they can also set you up for a fast let-down.
One new energy drink, […]

Blue Angels Strutt Their Stuff At Fleet Week

For decades the skilled aviators of the Navy’s Blue Angels team have thrilled us with their displays of precision flying. Fleet Week 2007 will be no exception.

Flying without g-suits as they perform their highly aerobatic and often high-g-force maneuvers, they frequently find themselves in formations that place wingtips only 18 inches from cockpits: an instant’s inattention […]

Fleet Week 2007 in San Francisco

In a goose-bump producing display of US military prowess, Fleet Week comes to San Francisco this weekend.The Blue Angels prescision Navy flyboys did practice maneuvers over San Fran on Thursday in preparation for their formal flying demonstrations this Saturday and Sunday.
Critics had earlier petitioned the Board of Supervisors to ban flight-team
activities over the city because […]

Army Ten Miler Draws Record Number of Military Amputees

The United States Army conducts America’s largest 10 mile road race this weekend in Washington DC.The 23rd annual Army Ten-Miler is expected to attract over 26,000 runners from around the world.
“Shadow Runs” will be held in war zones in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and Kosovo. In addition to the usual preparations for a run — combating […]

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Welcome to Healthy Troops News, keeping US Troops and Americans who Support Troops in touch with each other.
We’ll feature news, heartwarming stories and plain ol’ chit-chat from both sides, a way for us all to stay connected.
And of course (since we’re medical professionals), we’ll feature health advice and answer health questions that pertain to those in […]



	More Troop Requests for Healthy Care Packs We received a care package from Infantryman Jason last nigt. Jason tells us that “We live on a patrol base and do not have an option to eat in a chow hall. Really the only thing that we have to eat here is junk food and MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat — the cooked, baked, […] Read More » ZipFizz or Blow? We Think We Know When it comes to “energy drinks,” most are an overpriced, over-hyped mix of sugar and caffeine — not exactly the kind of concoction designed to promote health and optimal physical performance. And while such “witch’s brews” may give a quick burst of energy, they can also set you up for a fast let-down. One new energy drink, […] Read More » Blue Angels Strutt Their Stuff At Fleet Week For decades the skilled aviators of the Navy’s Blue Angels team have thrilled us with their displays of precision flying. Fleet Week 2007 will be no exception. Flying without g-suits as they perform their highly aerobatic and often high-g-force maneuvers, they frequently find themselves in formations that place wingtips only 18 inches from cockpits: an instant’s inattention […] Read More » Fleet Week 2007 in San Francisco In a goose-bump producing display of US military prowess, Fleet Week comes to San Francisco this weekend.The Blue Angels prescision Navy flyboys did practice maneuvers over San Fran on Thursday in preparation for their formal flying demonstrations this Saturday and Sunday. Critics had earlier petitioned the Board of Supervisors to ban flight-team activities over the city because […] Read More » Army Ten Miler Draws Record Number of Military Amputees The United States Army conducts America’s largest 10 mile road race this weekend in Washington DC.The 23rd annual Army Ten-Miler is expected to attract over 26,000 runners from around the world. “Shadow Runs” will be held in war zones in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and Kosovo. In addition to the usual preparations for a run — combating […] Read More » Hello world! Welcome to Healthy Troops News, keeping US Troops and Americans who Support Troops in touch with each other. We’ll feature news, heartwarming stories and plain ol’ chit-chat from both sides, a way for us all to stay connected. And of course (since we’re medical professionals), we’ll feature health advice and answer health questions that pertain to those in […] Read More »
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