Archive for the 'Medical' Category

Paracargo: GPS-guided Parachutes May Soon Drop Blood, Medical Supplies To Wounded Troops In Afghanistan

     I like this, but I have to think, what took you guys so long to think it up?  I mean they have already been using these types of paracargo systems for years, and just now the military is thinking about using it for medical resupply?
     What really kills me is that they […]

Kaizen: Sergey Brin’s Search For A Parkinson’s Cure, By Thomas Goetz

     Bravo to Mr. Goetz for putting together such an interesting and informative article.  It is one of the main reasons why I keep coming back to the stuff that Wired produces every month in hard copy and online.  They bring to the front, the latest technological achievements of our time.  So why does […]

Iraq: Baghdad To Cull A Million Stray Dogs

     This is actually a good thing.  The wild dog population in Iraq is out of control and a huge problem there.  One thing for everyone to think about when you are out there is don’t be surprised if you see these guys walking around with shotguns, shooting up dogs in the streets and […]

Medical: Xe Contractor, Wounded In Iraq, Works To Help Others

   This is a great story about a wounded contractor giving back and helping out our wounded veterans.  If you would like to contact Ron, just follow the TBI link below.  On his profile page, you can also see pictures of him in the hospital and with his Mamba team in Iraq.
   The other thought […]

Medical: An Extension Of Tactical Trauma Counseling Equals Training, By Angela Benedict

   Some more food for thought for those out there that are interested in mental resiliency training.  Angela has guest authored before and it is always a treat to hear what she has to say.  Feel free to make a comment here, or contact Angela direct at her Military Healing Center website.
   One thing that I […]

Training: EDCD And Mental Resiliency Training For High Stress Operations

   This is a project that Angela and company have been working on, and I wanted to get the word out about it.  I like the concept and think that this is the kind of stuff that will allow anyone in this field, or any high risk field, to continue working and effectively dealing with […]

Industry Talk: U.S. Government Officials And DynCorp Honor Police Trainers Injured In Iraq

     Bravo to DynCorp and the government folks for honoring these men and their sacrifice. It is the least they could do, and other companies out there who have had injured or deceased contractors should take note.
      I also hope that DynCorp will continue to show it’s appreciation by being there for these […]

Industry Talk: War Contractors Receive Defense Of Freedom Medal For Injuries, But Attract Little Notice

     The Labor Department, which tracks injuries to contract workers abroad, recently updated the tally: Since 2001, more than 1,700 civilian contractors have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and nearly 40,000 have been reported injured.
     More than a hundred contract workers have been given the Defense of Freedom medal, a Pentagon citation that is the […]

Weapons: Some Thoughts On Battlefield Lasers

     Since November 2008, the 3rd ESC has had 64 laser incidents reported in Iraq, resulting in 45 documented injuries to soldiers. Two of those injuries were permanent — one soldier is now legally blind in one eye, Hayes said.
     Both Multi-National Corps—Iraq and 3rd ESC Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Lally are stepping […]

Jobs: Personal Security Detail And Medical Personnel, Haiti

   I hope to post more of these jobs, and definitely get the word out on this.  I am not the point of contact or recruiter, and please go through the application process below.  NEK is a solid PMC and I wish you luck. -Matt
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Title: Personal Security Detail Personnel
Post Date: 1/14/2010
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NEK is seeking qualified Personnel […]