Staying safe in summer heat
Being exposed to hot weather can lead to heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, but taking proper precautions may reduce the likelihood of illness. According to the Centers for Diseas... More
Heat injury prevention - A group of military men standing around a buc...
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- In a July, 2018 photos, Soldiers at Fort Benning being trained to become Infantrymen make use of immersion troughs filled with ice and water, allowing troops a quick way to cool their bodie... More
Beat the heat, US Air Force Photo
As the temperatures rise throughout the year, it’s important Airmen are educated about heat-related illnesses. Knowing the warning signs and how to treat them can save a life. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Jorgensen, 994th Medical
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Jorgensen, 994th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services, inspects a military working dog’s eye at Camp Taji, Iraq, May 8, 2020. Jorgensen viewed the eye for any signs of heat exhaus... More
To prevent heat exhaustion, one must have knowledge
To prevent heat exhaustion, one must have knowledge on the proper preventative measures. The graphic informs others on different ways to take care of your body while being in high temperatures. This graphic was... More
180613-N-UX013-0173 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2018)
180613-N-UX013-0173 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 13, 2018) Hospitalman Lilqwanda Sanders, right, treats a simulated patient for heat stroke in a battle dressing station on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason D... More