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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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