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The US Army is moving ahead with its augmented reality headset, allowing Soldiers to see through smoke and around corners, use holographic imagery, thermal and low-light sensors to see in the dark and display 3D terrain maps and a compass projected into their field of vision. The headset, based on Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headset, is designed to let soldiers see the battlefield in a normal way, as well as with

Three active duty doctors from the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as a senior leader, a medical group, and a medical civilian were recently honored with medical hero awards for their excellence and dedication. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine recognizes several heroes of military medicine each year for their outstanding contributions to the field and to enhancing patients’ lives. learn

The VA will embark on the largest clinical trial in history related to liver cancer screening to determine the most effective screening technique, Ultrasound or MRI. This is the first clinical trial to compare the two screening methods (Ultrasound and MRI) for effect on patient death. learn more  ‣

When it comes to helping food insecure Veterans in need, no food donation is too small. Despite economic challenges in 2022, community partners, individuals, employees and anonymous donors have graciously and generously donated to food insecure Veterans. learn more  ‣

On National Wreaths Across America Day more than 3,700 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad participate in wreath-laying ceremonies to show Veterans and their families that they will never be forgotten. The country’s largest event is held at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C. and this year, 257,000 veterans’ wreaths were placed by more than 28,000 volunteers. learn more  ‣

Since the relaunch of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, VA has continued its work on collaborative programs that will help understand and defeat all cancers, including ones associated with military environmental exposures. If a Veteran is diagnosed with a rare cancer or a common cancer with an unusual or unique presentation, VA can support them. To learn more and explore the full list of Clinical Pathways, go to www.cancer.va.gov.

If you haven’t gotten your annual flu and COVID-19 shot yet there’s still time to get yourself protected. You can still be well protected with just one shot. #health #safety #midcitiesmed. Vaccination shots are available at your local military hospital or clinic, through TRICARE, at participating pharmacies, and even temporary clinics. The shots are mandated each year for all those in the armed services to help maintain readiness.

The holidays can bring happy times and memories but can also cause a great deal of stress and pressure for women Veterans to make this season meet expectations. All these feelings—happiness, stress, sadness, loneliness—are reasonable. Give yourself permission to take a break and get help, for yourself and others. learn more  ‣