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Quantifying the Hyperthermic Threat

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Quantifying the Hyperthermic Threat

The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), Natick, MA, unit of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), is focused on developing technological solutions to prevent and diagnose injuries to the Warfighter in a variety of environments and situations, with susceptibility to hyperthermia being a primary one. By Ramin A. Khalili,…

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Respiratory Protection to a New Level

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Respiratory Protection to a New Level

By Dr Alex Birrell, CEO and Steve Carlson, Director Government Solutions, National – CleanSpace Technology From Combat & Casualty Care , August 2022 There are many respiratory protection options available to protect healthcare workers (HCW) from hazardous airborne contaminants, but the design and means by which these types of respirators function are very different. Surgical…

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Advancing The Future of Military Health

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Advancing The Future of Military Health

LTG Ronald J. PlaceDirectorDefense Health Agency From Combat & Casualty Care , August 2022 Lieutenant General Ronald J. Place, Director of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency (DHA). Located in Falls Church, Virginia, the DHA supports the National Defense Strategy and Service Military Departments by leading the Military Health System (MHS) as an…

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Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Wash

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Wash

Zanfel Laboratories, Inc. is dedicated to producing high quality consumer products that address the issues associated with Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash is a safer, faster and more effective option than steroids or antihistamines for relieving poison ivy, oak or sumac. Use of Zanfel gets warfighters back to duty in an…

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Respecting Cold Through Preparation

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Respecting Cold Through Preparation

With more than ten years of research and advanced knowledge of clothing biophysical properties, Dr. Xiaojiang Xu, biophysical mathematical modeler with the Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), unit of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), is developing a user-friendly computer application noting specific clothing…

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Facilitating Continuous Mobile Care from The Air

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Facilitating Continuous Mobile Care from The Air

COL Michael TarpeyCommanderU.S. Army Aeromedical Research LaboratoryU.S. Army Medical Researchand Development Command From Combat & Casualty Care , August 2022 COL Michael Tarpey enlisted in the Army as a combat medic in 1989. He served as a medic with Air Defense Artillery units in Germany and deployed as a medic with 1-7 Patriot missile battery…

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Extending Protective Reach Across the Sea

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Extending Protective Reach Across the Sea

The Defense Logistics Agency has been partnering with federal agencies to provide COVID-19 viral mitigation support to island nations. By John Dwyer III and Nancy Benecki, Defense Logistics Agency From Combat & Casualty Care , August 2022 In continued support of U.S. and international partners’ fight against COVID-19, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) provided $814,000…

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Mitigating the Hypothermic Threat

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Mitigating the Hypothermic Threat

Dr. John Castellani Dr. Billie Alba From Combat & Casualty Care , August 2022 Dr. John Castellani is a Research Physiologist and the Deputy Division Chief, Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA. His research interests are in environmental and exercise physiology, including human thermoregulation and performance sustainment…

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Facing Any Environment Head-On

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Facing Any Environment Head-On

In this world, there are people who live the strenuous life—long, hard days outside in punishing conditions—and there are companies that make their gear. From the battlefield to the backcountry, from the edge of a raging wildfire to the top of a 15,000-foot peak, MYSTERY RANCH supplies these stalwart souls with backpacks to match their…

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Life-Saving Through Innovative Search and Rescue

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Life-Saving Through Innovative Search and Rescue

Currently, Ukraine is employing one Vita Rescue System, a helicopter-compatible rescue litter system produced by Vita Inclinata (Vita), a supplier of mobile rescue equipment, actively deployed on the eastern front. Following the deployment, Vita received a formal request from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine for 30 more systems within 48 hours of completing the…

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AMPV: Evolution in Multi-Threat Defeat

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on AMPV: Evolution in Multi-Threat Defeat

The U.S. Army is testing its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), a significant improvement over the long trusted M1113 Armored Personnel Carrier. By Mark Schauer, Yuma Proving Ground From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 The M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and its variants are iconic vehicles in the history of mechanized infantry. First fielded in 1962,…

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Tapping Small Commercial Expertise for Large Scale Sustainment

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Tapping Small Commercial Expertise for Large Scale Sustainment

A research and development program is helping the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) yield new sources for obsolete parts and raw materials. By Beth Reece, DLA From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 The Defense Logistics Agency’s R&D program managers Vaibhav Jain and Denise Price are always seeking opportunities to match America’s small businesses with research and…

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Joining Forces to Quench the Fire

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Joining Forces to Quench the Fire

The Defense Logistics Agency has been laying the groundwork for coordination with the U.S. Forest Service in preparing firefighters for another busy season protecting west coast America. By Nancy Benecki, DLA Public Affairs From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 Reports of wildland fires in California, Alaska, and Oregon, combined with record-high temperatures and a dry…

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Transforming for Multi-Domain Dominance

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Transforming for Multi-Domain Dominance

U.S. Army Futures Command, stood up in 2018 to lead current and future force modernization efforts, is using Project Convergence to facilitate an evolution to data-centric operations within a data-driven Joint force. By Army Futures Command From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 Our country and allies are competing with determined adversaries during a period of…

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Enabling the Joint and Combined Force Mission

By Tactical Defense Media / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Enabling the Joint and Combined Force Mission

Enabling the Joint and Combined Force Mission LTG D. Scott McKeanDeputy Commanding GeneralU.S. Army Futures CommandDirector, Futures and Concepts Center From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 LTG Scott McKean, Deputy Commander of Army Futures Command (AFC), spoke with A&M about some current Army modernization efforts and ways AFC is crafting a Joint Force mindset for…

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Letters

By Tactical Defense Media / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Letters

Testimonials-LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It is my honor to have been invited by your publication to contribute this article, in no small measure because of the quality of your magazine and the freedom you have given us to convey messages from the new kid on the block – the Army Futures Command. Shawn M. Walsh…

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Focusing on Tomorrow, Today

By Tactical Defense Media / August 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Focusing on Tomorrow, Today

LTG Thomas H. Todd IIIDeputy Commanding General for AcquisitionSystems and Chief Innovation OfficerU.S. Army Futures Command Army Science and Technology efforts are dovetailing with force modernization in support of a Multi-Domain Operations-driven future. By Thomas H. Todd III, Deputy Commanding General for Acquisition and Systems and Chief Innovation Officer, Army Futures Command From Armor &…

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Forging the Future of Tele-Critical Care

By Tactical Defense Media / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Forging the Future of Tele-Critical Care

From Combat & Casualty Care , Winter 2022 Matt Quinn is the Science Director for the Army’s Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) and leads efforts by TATRC’s research & development teams to forge the future by fusing data, humans, and machines into solutions that optimize Warfighter performance and casualty care. Matt has over…

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Streamlining Point-Of-Injury to Surgical Care Transition for Optimized Outcomes

By Tactical Defense Media / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Streamlining Point-Of-Injury to Surgical Care Transition for Optimized Outcomes

From Combat & Casualty Care, Winter 2022 Colonel (Dr.) Jeffrey Lanier presently serves as Commander, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences cum laude from Northern Kentucky University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps…

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Projecting Power Through Capability Delivery

By Tactical Defense Media / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Projecting Power Through Capability Delivery

MG Gavin A. LawrenceCommanding GeneralMilitary Surface Deployment and Distribution Command From Armor & Mobility, Fall 2022 Major General Lawrence graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) in 1995 and upon graduation was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps. MG Lawrence has held several key staff and joint assignments including…

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