Military life for UK service members often means enduring harsh environments, operating in extreme conditions, and being exposed to intense noise. For many British veterans, one of the long-lasting consequences is hearing loss—a condition that too often goes untreated or under-acknowledged. While much has been said about the physical and psychological toll of this silent […] The post The Sound of Silence: How Untreated Hearing Loss Affects UK Veterans’ Relationships appeared first on Gr...| Greenbank Lawyers
When most people think of battlefield injuries, they picture the visible scars—limb loss, burns, or physical trauma. But one of the most common and least visible injuries endured by members of the UK Armed Forces is hearing loss. What many don’t realise is that military hearing loss is not just an issue of diminished hearing—it’s […] The post Echoes of Service: The Overlooked Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health in UK Veterans appeared first on Greenbank Lawyers.| Greenbank Lawyers
When people think of battlefield injuries, they often imagine visible wounds: broken bones, burns, or mobility impairments. But one of the most common and overlooked service-connected disabilities is military hearing loss. Thousands of veterans live with some degree of hearing impairment or tinnitus, yet hearing-related issues often remain under-prioritized in the healthcare system for veterans. […] The post Why Hearing Loss Deserves More Attention in Veteran Healthcare appeared first on Gr...| Greenbank Lawyers
Serving in the British Army is an honourable and demanding commitment, requiring soldiers to endure extreme conditions and operate in high-risk environments. However, beyond the visible scars of service, many veterans carry an often-overlooked injury: hearing loss. Whether due to exposure to gunfire, explosions, or the constant hum of heavy machinery, auditory damage is a […] The post The Hidden Cost of Service: Hearing Loss Among British Army Veterans appeared first on Greenbank Lawyers.| Greenbank Lawyers
By John W. Osborn, Jr. When world war engulfed Europe for the second time in a generation, the Netherlands placed its faith in the diplomatic delusion that it could remain neutral like it had during World War I. Read more The post Dutch Debacle appeared first on Warfare History Network.| Warfare History Network
With a commitment to co-operate with the military, German wind farms will become legitimate military targets. Submarine cables are to be docked with secret harbours for underwater drones. The Bundeswehr has been authorised to install and operate fixed installations such as transmitters and receivers on energy production facilities in the North and Baltic Seas. This […] Der Beitrag Maritime militarisation makes companies nervous: Offshore facilities and sea cables turned into surveillance er...| Matthias Monroy
Training any modern air force to allow it to deliver the optimal military effect is an expensive process. This is epitomised in the provision of live aggressor aircraft and associated resources to replicate the actions of an expected hostile air force. This aggressor force must mirror an enemy’s techniques, tactics and procedures (TTP) and where possible, aircraft performance but there are many ways of achieving those goals.| euro-sd.com
The Trump-backed ex-President looks destined for jail. The Jair Bolsonaro who appeared in court was a far cry from the aggressive and crude public persona with which the Brazilian public has become accustomed over the last 40 years. On the stand, he did his best to appear humble and charming. In short, he didn’t threaten […] The post Bolsonaro Takes Stand in Coup Trial appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
In countries like El Salvador, where values of an authoritarian culture still prevail, these campaigns that praise the virtues of the mi...| www.elsalvadorperspectives.com
What is going on at the New York Times’ Latin America desk? By Brian Mier. Originally published at FAIR. Brazil’s Federal Police released an 884-page report on November 26, laying out the evidence used for its November 21 indictments of former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 of his cronies. Among the revelations are evidence showing […] The post Analysis: NYT’s bizarre coverage and omissions of Bolsonaro’s murderous coup plot appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
Campus leaders and Carolina’s ROTC celebrated the unveiling of the National Register of Historic Places marker on Nov. 15.| College of Arts and Sciences
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […] The post US Congresswoman Takes Down Fantasist Republican Committee Hearing on Brazilian Democracy appeared first on BRASILWIRE.| BRASILWIRE
For nearly 20 years the National Archives’ Alexandria Federal Records Center was housed in the former U.S. Naval Torpedo station located on Alexandria’s waterfront. A view of the Alexan…| Pieces of History
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Colombia's Armed Forces are engaged in combat with FARC dissidents of the EMC after Monday's attack in Miranda, Cauca. Over 72 hours the southwest of Colombia has witnessed unprecedented violence.| The City Paper Bogotá
Rep. Susan WildRanking Member, Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International OrganizationsMay 7, 2024, Hearing: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, and Rule of Law?” Opening Statement Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With all due respect to everyone involved in this hearing, I’d like to say at the outset that this is not the […]| BRASILWIRE
Women’s March on Washington: I love it that women are organizing and coming together as a group in many countries to fight for their rights. Women officers in the Indian armed forces a…| Gender Matters