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By Jenna Stedman, MS, RD, CSSD – Tactical Dietitian and O2X On-Site Specialist (Massachusetts National Guard) The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at

By Frank Wintrich, O2X Program Manager (FBI) “Developing and maintaining a high level of physical readiness not only provides numerous health benefits and reduces the

By Tara Soprano, O2X Injury Prevention Specialist “The majority of injuries that firefighters face are musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and strains. Injuries of this nature

FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A program that works on the physical and mental health of firefighters is seeing drastic improvements. It’s making sure

By Janel Norton, O2X THRIVE Specialist No matter where you live, first responders all reside in the same state: the state of being sympathetic. Being

By Thomas Coe, Fire Chief of the Frederick County (MD) Division of Fire and Rescue Services Life in the fire service is no easy task.

On the surface of it, the idea of training Sailors about nutrition, exercise, fitness, injury prevention, sleep and mental well-being didn’t seem like a hard

MOST PEOPLE want to help during a medical emergency. But not everyone has the ability to calm their breathing, steel their nerves, set aside their emotions,

Life in the military is no bed of roses, but the services are putting in place an innovative program designed to give service members new

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every day it becomes increasingly evident the importance of mental health to function in everyday life. Now multiply the stress of everyday