Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
By Karen Jowers
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John Luckadoo, last B-17 pilot of the Bloody Hundredth, dies at 103
"Lucky" was just a wide-eyed 21-year-old lieutenant when he manned the B-17 controls and took to the sky for his first bombing mission over Nazi Germany.
From drone delivery to transfusions, blood plays vital combat role
Mass casualty events are expected to be the norm in future combat. Blood supplies will be vital to keeping soldiers in the fight.
By Todd South
SOCOM wants new helmet goggle mount and oxygen-generating device
The portable oxygen device would cut down the need for oxygen cylinders.
By Todd South
Santa catches a ride with troops to bring Christmas to Alaska village
Forget the sleigh powered by a herd of flying reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus hopped on military transports to deliver Christmas to a Tlingit village.
How the Army is improving care in the field to keep soldiers alive
Efforts include new hospital setup gear, ways to preserve blood on the front lines and a combat-ready respirator to keep wounded soldiers breathing.
By Todd South