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El Paso Times
EL PASO, Texas Fort Bliss officials said 11 soldiers were injured – including two who remained hospitalized Friday in intensive care – after ingesting an unknown substance Thursday during a field training exercise.
“Initial reports indicate soldiers consumed the substance thinking they were drinking an alcoholic beverage, Lt. Col. Allie Payne, public affairs officer for the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, said at a news conference Friday.
“Army personnel are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages while on duty when involved in a training environment.”
Payne said all 11 soldiers are assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
I love everything about Christmas and what comes with it. Everyone knows Christmas comes with giving, decorating, sweet treats, and family time. A lot of us will actually wait over half an hour in a long line just to see Christmas lights at Eastridge.
Lately, San Jacinto Plaza has been having a lot of visitors this month. Well, one of my favorite Christmas views I enjoy seeing from time to time is the Christmas train off the 601 Spur.
Not only will you see a bright green Christmas tree on William Beaumont Army Medical Center but also a train fully decorated. When you take Airport Road to Railroad Avenue has quite the view in the evening.
Army Veteran, VA nurse - On COVID-19 detail va.gov - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from va.gov Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is bracing for the impact of the coming winter months as colder weather drives people indoors where the virus is more likely to spread.
Equipped with lessons learned, BAMC is preparing to shift resources and personnel to ensure hospital readiness in the event of a patient increase. On the preventive front, leaders continue to underscore the importance of safety measures such as hand washing, face coverings, personal protective equipment and physical distancing. The ability to remain flexible and agile, while ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality care, has been vital since the start of the pandemic, Army Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby, BAMC commanding general, noted. Nearly a year ago, the San Antonio Military Health System moved out quickly to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, and we continue, as a system, to do everything possible to preserve their health and wellbeing.