Katie Lange
Armed with Science
Baltimore, MD, United States
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‘No Room for Error’: That’s How These PJs Remember the Thai Cave Rescue
Service Members Recall Helping in Worldwide Effort to Rescue Trapped Soccer Team By Katie Lange, Department of Defense U.S. Air Force Special Operations pararescuemen – called PJs for short – are some of the most highly trained emergency trauma specialists in the U.S. military. They can do it all, including jumping out of planes and SCUBA diving to get to people who need help in humanitarian and… → Read More
It’s the DoD’s Birthday! The Name, Anyway…
Happy 69th birthday, Defense Department! Technically, at least. Aug. 10 is the birthday of the name Defense Department, even though the federal government branch that oversees national security and the U.S. armed forces has been around just about as long as our nation. But it wasn’t always called that, and it didn’t always include all of the components it currently does. If that seems confusing… → Read More
BRS vs. High-3 Legacy: Everything to Know About Your Retirement Choices
By Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alison Maruca, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications for Military Compensation Policy, Retired & Annuitant Pay So, let’s chat retirement for a quick minute. You took the Blended Retirement System training last year, right? Probably because your boss told you to get it done so she could report 100 percent completion for your unit, right? And it was probably the most… → Read More
Continuing Family Support in the Event of a Government Shutdown
Our service members, their families and survivors have responded amazingly to all that’s been asked of them, especially since the start of combat operations more than 15 years ago. They have and deserve our respect and support for continuing to serve honorably despite the many challenges associated with the unique aspects of military life. Unfortunately, another one of those challenges that all… → Read More
DoD Launching Initiative to Get to #KnowYourMil Better
Defense Media Activity Here at the Department of Defense, we’re about to launch a new initiative called This Is Your Military. It’s a push for the general public to get to know their service members a little better – a lot better, actually. There are many misconceptions about military life floating around, so we’d like to clear some of them up. So if you start seeing #knowyourmil hashtags… → Read More
DoD Sexual Assault Experts Offer, Gain Valuable Insight at Annual Training Event
Defense Media Activity The Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) works continuously to ensure service members get the help they need. To uphold this mission, SAPRO strives to make certain those who support and assist victims have all the latest information. This effort was recently highlighted during the 43rd National Organization for Victim Assistance… → Read More
Identify, Intervene: Help Your Loved One with Mental Health Issues
This article is the first in a three-part series from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) on helping the loved ones of service members identify the signs of brain injury and mental health issues. Senior Airman Nathan Slocum says his final goodbyes to a family member before deploying in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel June 27, 2017.… → Read More
Gold Star Mother’s Day: Who They Are, What It’s All About
Defense Media Activity When an active-duty service member dies, his or her mother automatically becomes a Gold Star Mother. It’s a distinction that no mother wants, but it’s one they wear proudly. Many outside the military don’t know what a Gold Star Mother is. Since this Sunday is Gold Star Mother’s Day, we thought we’d tell you who these women are. Alison Malachowski tends to the grave of her… → Read More
20 Rarely Seen Photos of the Events of Sept. 11, 2001
DoD News, Defense Media Activity Today marks Patriot Day, a national day of service and remembrance that commemorates the catastrophic events of Sept. 11, 2001, in which terrorists took the lives of nearly 3,000 people on American soil. The Pentagon was one of those targets. When American Airlines Flight 77 hit the west wall of the building‘s first floor, it set off a chain of events that killed… → Read More
Before, During & After a Hurricane: Know What to Do
Hurricane Harvey just devastated the southeast coast of Texas, and now Hurricane Irma is forcing Floridians, those in the southeast U.S. and people across the Caribbean to prepare for the worst. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, peaking between mid-August and late October. No matter where you live, everyone in hurricane-prone areas should know what to do and have a plan for… → Read More
Discounted, Free Summer Activities for Military Families
By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity There’s always a lot to do in the summer. That’s especially true for military families, who can often find discounts and free admission to all sorts of entertainment thanks to the sacrifices they make to keep us safe. Here are some of the special deals you can find this year: Blue Star Museums: Military family members enjoy exhibits at Hampton… → Read More
Korean War POW Earns Medal of Honor for Saving His Unit
By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity This blog is part of a weekly series called “Medal of Honor Monday,” in which we’ll highlight one of the nearly 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients who have earned the U.S. military’s highest medal for valor. Army Staff Sgt. Hiroshi H. Miyamura, Medal of Honor recipient for valor in combat near Taejon-ni, South Korea, April 24, 1951. National Archives… → Read More
Did You Know Photocopying A Government ID Is Illegal?
By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity Have you ever been asked by a business if they could photocopy your identification? Chances are that if you’ve rented a hotel, car or apartment, the answer is yes. But don’t hand them your common access card or military identification card, because copying it is against the law. A lot of military members, their families and Defense Department… → Read More
Counting Sheep? 10 Tips to Help Foster Healthy Sleep Habits
By Sarah Heynen, DCoE Public Affairs Sleep is important for healthy brain function, emotional well-being and overall good physical health. But many service members and veterans are not getting the sleep they need. A study conducted by the Rand Corporation determined about 70 percent of deployable service members reported six hours or less of sleep per day, almost half said they sleep poorly, and… → Read More
4 Things to Know on POW/MIA Recognition Day
DoD News, Defense Media Activity You Are Not Forgotten – that’s the central phrase behind POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day to honor the sacrifices made by America’s prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. Many of our service members suffered as prisoners of war during several decades of varying conflicts. While some of them made it home, tens of thousands more… → Read More
Preventive Health: The Best Defense Against Illness
By Karen S. Guice, M.D., M.P.P. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Are you practicing good health habits – maintaining the proper amount of sleep, getting regular health screenings and eating healthy foods? If not, now is a good time to start. August is Preventive Health Month, and the Military Health System (MHS) wants the defense community to become more… → Read More
Man charged in January Grasonville shooting
A Stevensville man has been arrested and charged in connection with the January shooting of a man in Grasonville. → Read More
2 charged in several fast-food armed robberies
Howard County police said two Washington, D.C., men are responsible for a string of robberies at fast-food restaurants in Maryland that began several weeks ago. → Read More
Man charged with killing teens who disappeared in August
The Elkton Police Department said a man has been indicted in the killings of two teens who disappeared almost seven months ago. → Read More
Big rig crash jams Inner Loop traffic early Wednesday
A crash involving a tractor-trailer on the Inner Loop of Baltimore's Beltway early Wednesday has been cleared, but it's caused jammed conditions that are likely to continue through the morning commute. → Read More