U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official)

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U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) welcomed representatives from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which proved to be a beneficial meeting for fostering future collaboration. The exchange of ideas facilitated a deeper understanding of USAARL capabilities in aeromedical technology and DARPA’s strategic goals in advanced defense research. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) congratulates Sgt. 1st Class Henry Lamberth, USAARL Detachment noncommissioned officer-in-charge, on his completion of the U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course (BAC). During BAC, students spend three weeks in three phases of Airborne training: · Ground week builds individual airborne skills, which teaches students to make a parachute jump and land safely. They train on the mock door, the 34-foot (10 meter) tower, and the lateral drift apparatus. · Tower week completes individual skill training and builds team effort skills. The apparatuses used this week are the 34-foot towers, the swing landing trainer, the mock door for mass exit training, and the suspended harness. · Jump week requires successful completion of five parachute jumps with the T-11 parachute at 1,250 feet from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft. Generally, the jumps are: o??One jump with combat equipment, in which the jumper carries a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) ruck with modular airborne weapons case (MWAC), and a dummy weapon. o??Three "Hollywood jumps," in that the jumper only wears the parachute and reserve parachute. o??One jump with combat equipment at nighttime. Each phase of Airborne training strengthens unit cohesion, discipline, and supervision while providing quality paratroopers throughout the force. Airborne leads the way! U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence #ABLT?????????#Airborne

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) congratulates Sgt. Cole Wagner, a combat medic specialist, on his recent reenlistment. Wagner reenlisted for an assignment in Hawaii, but USAARL is fortunate that he will remain here for a bit longer to continue his dedicated work for the U.S. Army and aeromedical research. Capt. Matthew D’Alessandro officiated the reenlistment. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

Ms. Allison Robinette, a U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) research engineer, attended the VALD Tactical Symposium in Charlotte, N.C. The symposium featured military researchers from all service branches as well as physical therapists, athletic trainers, and academic partners working with Service Members to share science and data insights in research in the physical therapy/strength and conditioning fields. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) hosted a Halloween-themed Potluck to share food and spend time together. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) closed out their challenge to bring awareness to suicide prevention, with members seeking to each complete 2,200 pushups in October. The group completed a total of 13,932 pushups to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Congratulations to Dr. Blake Johnson for completing the most pushups overall, 2,422. Col. Matthew Hoefer and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Anthony Nwafor also completed 2,200 pushups before the end of October. USAARL thanks all those who participated to bring awareness to suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, reach out for help. To speak to someone, call Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647 or the Veterans/Military Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255, both available 24/7. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence?????

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) has adopted a one-mile stretch of the Beaver Lake Trail, Fort Novosel, Ala., to clean-up and maintain in support of the community. The Beaver Lake Trail is completely paved and offers a rustic outdoor appeal to joggers and walkers. Most of the trail varies slightly in elevation and is shaded by trees, making it a comfortable trek through a gently rolling path. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) congratulates Jennifer Noetzel, a research audiologist, on her promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Her family was present for her promotion in front of USAARL’s HH-60M Black Hawk research helicopter, FORGE 612. Thank you for your contributions to aeromedical research, Lt. Col. Noetzel. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence???????|????????MEDCoE (US Army Medical Center of Excellence)

U. S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory - USAARL (Official) recently hosted an evening social event in the lab’s library for staff and families to share food, games, and time together. U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command??????????|?????????U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence??????|????????#CultureofWe