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Britains Royal Air Force is stepping into a period of major transformation as it prepares to introduce the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning platform, Protector unmanned air systems and a more networked approach to operations. But it also faces challenges: The novel coronavirus is affecting the daily lives of personnel and also threatens the international order, while an upcoming wholesale review of UK foreign policy could reshape the countrys defense capabilities. Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston sat down virtually with Aviation Weeks London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne to discuss the way ahead.

AW&ST: How has the RAF risen to the COVID-19 challenge?We are fortunate because day in, day out we do dangerous, dirty and difficult things. From a national perspective, we have had to make sure that we were contributing to the essential national effort to slow down the spread of the virus. Also essential is our Quick Reaction Alert in the UK and overseas territories, ongoing operations in the Middle East, humanitarian operations and NATO air policing. My eye is also on the future health of the forcein six months, one year, two years. Another essential consideration is depth aircraft maintenance. Having serviceable aircraft tomorrow is separate from depth maintenance. Aircraft go into depth [maintenance] for a year sometimes, but I really do need that aircraft out in a year. So for me, that is as essential as training or recruiting.

The government guidelines apply to us as much as to any organization. Different units have had to take stock and pause for days or weeks to work through the government guidelines to ensure as low as practicable risk, and then pick themselves up and get on with it. By and large, I am incredibly pleased with the way the force has responded. Im very comfortable we are doing this in a safe way but still delivering air and space power to protect the nation. I am not saying that were at 100% of our capacitythere have been areas where our throughput is slowed, or our capacity is limitedbut we are in the 60-80% sphere rather than 20-30%.

I have told the team that if anyone is sitting waiting until September for this to end, you should just forget it. This could be the situation for the next 18 months to four years. So for all of you that are at 70% of full capacity, you need to work out how you make back that final 30% because this is going to be our working environment. This is a long-term game now.

Has COVID-19 affected the exercise program and deployments?The most significant impact has been on our international exercise program because we have not been able to move large numbers of people for training exercises. What we have done is continue to meet our NATO commitments: In April, we deployed a Typhoon squadron to Lithuania for Baltic Air Policing, which sends an absolutely crystal clear message to our NATO partners and allies around the Baltic that it is a region that matters to the UK and that our collective security matters to the UK. I think doing that in a COVID environment really reinforces that message.

We have also moved some exercises onto a virtual plane. In some respects, weve probably accelerated our plans around network exercising, less so with squadrons and front-line pilots, but more for our headquarters organization.

We have done that recently with the French Air Force. We must also not lose sight of the fact that our operational commitments around the world have continuedour support helicopters are in Afghanistan and Mali. And of course, the full range of air power platforms and capabilities are at work in the Middle East.

In recent years, we have seen deployments to Japan and Korea, but more recently that attention has been focused on the Euro-Atlantic region. Are you looking again at the Far East?I can say without a shadow of a doubt that were going to be continuing that drumbeat of deployments out into the Indo-Pacific region. This year, we have observers on the Five Power Defense Arrangement exercises, like Bersama Padu and Bersama Lima. And next year, because it is the 50th anniversary of the signing of that arrangement between Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, we are going to deploy Voyager and Typhoon, and I know that there will be warships involved as well. While it is not yet decided, we have high ambitions for where HMS Queen Elizabeth and Carrier Strike Group 21 will go, too.

What threats/challenges will face the RAF post-COVID? How do you characterize them?I think the consensus is the pandemic has accelerated trends that we were already observing. When you think about everything, from digitalization and automation all the way through to the Great Power rivalry between China and the U.S., it holds true that COVID has accelerated things by three, five or up to 10 years. For us, that will be something of a key theme for the integrated review when that gets going again.

The other big strategic factor is, of course, economies. The global economic impact from COVID will prompt governments to reassess their spending. Also, it will mean that already-fragile states will probably become even more fragile, and regions will become more insecure. So there will be a greater role for like-minded countries like the UK in protecting global security and helping it back into prosperity.

What are your hopes for the ASTRA initiative?ASTRA is the campaign plan for building the next-generation Royal Air Force. It covers everything from big equipment programs and infrastructure to the way we look after our people and the conceptual component, all the way through to grassroots initiatives where people can identify ways to change the way they go about their business and the way they work. I am focused on the Future Combat Air System, the replacement for Typhoon, and how that will operate as a system, some elements piloted, some expendable, as well as swarming drones and loyal wingmen. There is also a significant investment program for our infrastructure and our domestic infrastructure so we can look after our people better. It matters now, and we need to get on with it now. If we were to talk about big reshaping themes, the air force must become data-driven.

We have talked for long enough about an information-enabled air force. This is the point where weve got to take that step, and that means every part of the enterprise should be network-linked. We currently have too many separate systems on too many separate networks, so there is an absolute pressing need to become that network-enabled force that we have been speaking about for a long time. We must also step properly into the synthetic environment and utilize what the world of gaming now offers for the training of not just aircrew but for all of our people, all the way [from] mission planning and mission rehearsal through to augmenting the actual live missions. The final big shift where we will look different is in space. With significant growth in threats to our national interests in space, we are already monitoring what is going on. And there is more we can do to build our situational awareness, but there is no doubt in my mind that in a few years time we will be working actively to protect our national interests in space and defend them.

Like many air forces, the RAF has had a challenge with recruitment. How is this being addressed?I would challenge your question because the one thing that weve been remarkably successful at in the last few years is recruiting. We were on track for 100% of officer recruiting and high 90% for other ranks.

Where I have always got my eye is on retention. The RAF is victim to the ebb and flow of the external employment market, and over the last 10 years it has been a pretty tough environment for us to retain the talent we need. By and large we have, but I would rather see my retention figures improve a little.

Is the air force facing a capability gap in its ISTAR fleet with the early retirement of the Sentinel radar reconnaissance platform in March 2021 and the E-3D Sentry in 2022? On Sentinel, there are challenges in upgrading the system as it is becoming increasingly obsolescent and has a level of technology that is making it difficult to keep it going. It is still operationally relevant today, but we are reluctantly sticking to that 2015 decision. There were several factors to that, and the capability gap was one of those. It is a unique capability, given the platform that it is on, but there are other ways that we can achieve the same effectsbut nothing quite matches that airframe.

On E-3D, we have a phased reduction of the fleet, drawing it down over the next couple of years as we build up the [E-7] Wedgetail. If there is a [capability] gap, it will be where we are just moving crews and technicians across. And we havent yet finalized the plan because we have not gotten the absolute detail on the Wedgetail delivery. The people who will be operating and maintaining Wedgetail are largely the same people who are operating and maintaining the Sentry, so at some point were going to have to switch off Sentry and move people across to Wedgetail, with a training element in that.

What capabilities/systems soon to be introduced are you most looking forward to getting into service?Tempest is a really important program because it is replacing Typhoon, but it is also important because it under-pins the future of the British defense and aerospace industries. The UK is world-leading: We are one of a tiny handful of nations that can still bring together all elements to build a sixth-generation combat aircraft. So when we get to that point, the decision to go ahead with building that Future Combat Air System is a national strategic decision.

From what Ive seen, the early work on some of the technology that were going to be fielding is world-beating. In concert with that will be autonomous wingmen and the swarming-drones work that we are doing. Some of the results of those swarming trials are quite remarkable and are exceeding our early expectations. We have been able to demonstrate that what was a very rudimentary early capability is not something we are going to leave on the shelf until Tempest comes along. Im going to be augmenting Typhoon and [F-35] Lightning [aircraft] with these [capabilities] this decade. And if I can, Ill have them fly off the Queen Elizabeth alongside the F-35s, too.

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Gyms and fitness centers have started to open up again in South Florida under tighter requirements involving mask wearing and social distancing.. That means a return to full, all-out weight training and aerobics for many longtime fitness enthusiasts, or those who started exercising at home or outside in their neighborhood during the pandemic.

Despite the good intentions of staying fit or getting back into shape, you need to be cautious about jumping back into normal routines to avoid orthopedic injuries whether its lifting weights or playing tennis, says John Uribe, M.D., chief medical executive at the Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, and head team physician for the Miami Dolphins

Youve been locked up so long and you just want to go back to things you enjoy, says Dr. Uribe. And the bottom line is that our muscles and our muscle memory isnt up to it.

What you dont want to do is dive back into a weight-training routine that you havent done in months, he said. Moreover, gym owners must require the wearing of face coverings even during strenuous indoor exercises under new government rules. So gym members should exercise caution by making sure they can breathe properly during a workout.

You just gradually increase the weight as your training permits as opposed to going in and just trying to see what you can do in the gym, Dr. Uribe said. Thats when you tear your peck and you can tear your biceps, (and) you can tear your rotator cuff.

Dr. Uribe was featured in a recent episode of the Baptist HealthTalk podcast, Getting Back Into Training? Dont Jump the Gun!, hosted byJonathan Fialkow, M.D., deputy medical director, chief of cardiology and a certified lipid specialist atMiami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Below are questions and answers from Dr. Uribes podcast.

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Dr. Fialkow:So to get that started, lets just talk about general health routines with returning to fitness. So what kind of things should someone who is getting back into that activity level be following and concerned with?

Dr. Uribe:Youve been locked up so long and you just want to go back to things you enjoy. And the bottom line is that our muscles and our muscle memory isnt up to it In tennis, for example, you have to be able to sprint, you have to be able to jump, youre using your upper extremities. So there, you get into a program where you do interval stuff. You can start jogging and then sprint a little bit, or you warm up on the court and just jog around the court a few times And then you stretch and then you stretch, and then you slowly hit. You get your strokes down a little bit and you back up. And then you hit a little more.

Dr. Fialkow:So, its planning it, obviously, building up slowly, taking care of your body. Can you speak about being aware of your body or having your body talk to you?

Dr. Uribe:You truly should listen to your body. And, again, in sports where you have multiple parts of your body working, its like if you go out and ride a bike, its a little bit easier because you can just start pedaling you can push it and get going. And youre not doing any truly ballistic movements right away. But in other sports, for example basketball or tennis, or youre going out to play some soccer or something where you stop and go, (then you can) start to feel your leg tighten up thats a real common thing with runners. Thats when you stop and you slow down. And you walk, you stretch, and then pick it back up. Because thats what the muscles telling you that its pulling on that tendon and it needs to be relaxed; it needs to be stretched.

Dr. Fialkow:Now, gyms are just starting to open up. People might be going back to the gym, whether it be resistance training or lifting weights or things like that. Any particular concerns in that?

Dr. John Uribe:Its interesting because with COVID-19 and the lockdown where weve been home, weve seen some very interesting injuries due to people trying to work out at home without, perhaps, the weights that theyre used to. And so theyve trying to move appliances or do certain things like that. For example, the biceps tendon where it attaches to the elbow, well maybe see in my practice three or four a year. And so far, just in this three-month period, Ive had 12.

Its been very interesting. So when you go back to the gym, if you havent been lifting and maybe (youre) not even a gym rat but thats where you start with a good rule of thumb, which is just see how much you can do For example, if youre doing a leg extension or a leg press or a bench press, just see what you are comfortable with doing one time and then cutting that in half. And that can be your base weight. And something reasonable like three sets of 10 (reps) with that is very good. And then you just gradually increase the weight as your training permits as opposed to going in and just trying to see what you can do in the gym. Thats where you tear your peck and you can tear your biceps, you can tear your rotator cuff.

Dr. Jonathan Fialkow:I presume you and doctors at the Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine are seeing more of these types of injuries over the last couple of weeks, certainly since the pandemic started. Can you speak to some of the other more common ones youre seeing, both you personally and others in the group?

Dr. Uribe:I think that the rotator cuff has become a very, very common injury, which wasnt so common in the past. (Thats) because individuals are exercising to a greater extent as they age and the rotator cuff has a limited or a diminished vascular supply in certain parts of the tendon. As people get older and theyre doing more say weightlifting or throwing a ball or doing overhead activities, exercises that really stress the rotator cuff muscles were just seeing a lot more rotator cuff tears. And there are very specific exercises that you can do to maintain the health of that rotator cuff. So, yes, thats become a very common part of our practice.

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Dont break a sweat if the coronavirus pandemic upended your fitness routine, because summer is hereand with itcomes outdoor workout season.

Whether youre a fitness fanatic jogging outdoors or gym-goer waiting to return to a favorite facility, theres always room to improve your health and wellness game. Celebrity trainer Don Saladino told Fox News how to step up outdoor workouts for maximum results, why exercising outside can make all the difference and how to get toned, right at home.

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To begin, scout your turf to determine a safe, designated workout space

You want to make sure that during the course of your workout you arent going to be coming into contact with too many unknown people or animals, Saladino advised. Be sure to investigate the area, even if it is your own lawn, for any sharp objects so you know your space is safe.

If you are going to a public place, making sure to wear a mask is important, and if you are going to be touching a step or bench for an exercise, try to bring training gloves you can clean after.

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From there, plan your sweat session. One easy way to get started? Sprints.

I personally have enjoyed sprinting more during this time in my lawn. Sprinting is a great way to lower your blood pressure and build up fast-twitch muscles, the celebrity trainer said You can make it fun with your family by racing or seeing who can do the most back and forth.

Of course, you could work it out from the comfort of your home but it doesnt offer some of the awesome perks that the great outdoors does.

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There are some great benefits to training outdoors, including getting to do some of it barefoot on the grass. By doing this you are doing what some call Earthing or grounding,' Saladino explained. It connects us better with the environment, transferring electrons from the ground to the body, and has been shown to help with sleep and reducing pain.

But before you venture out to soak up the sun and vitamin D, safely suit up with sunblock.

To truly kick things up a notch and stay accountable to your fitness goals, Saladino also suggested downloading a training app.

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First off, download a training program from a site or an app like mine on Playbook. There are so many great coaches out there that have designed programs that will help you improve without the need of gym equipment, he said. Or perhaps tune into a trainer that interests youonline for an Instagram live.

Doing unique workouts that you arent familiar with can be fun, and make training more interesting, the trainer, whose celebrity clients include Blake Lively, Ryan Reynold and Sebastian Stan, continued. But I would say at a specific point you are going to want to find a multi-week program that fits your desires because if you just apply the same stimulus over and over again with one workout, you will plateau.

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Boulder, CO: Seniors who use cannabis possess lower BMI (body mass index) and are more likely to frequently engage in exercise than are non-users, according to data published in the American Journal of Health and Behavior.

Researchers with the University of Colorado at Boulder measured differences in BMI and exercise behavior in 28 cannabis consumers and 136 matched controls who participated in an eight-week exercise intervention trial. All of the subject in the study were age 60 or older.

Authors reported: Results of this analysis indicated that compared to older adult non-users, older adult cannabis users had lower BMI at the beginning of an exercise intervention study, engaged in more weekly exercise days during the intervention, and were engaging in more exercise-related activities at the conclusion of the intervention. Although preliminary, these findings suggest that it may be easier for older adults who endorse using cannabis to increase and maintain their exercise behavior, potentially because cannabis users have lower body weight than their non-using peers. At minimum, the evidence suggests that cannabis use does not hinder older adults ability to engage in physical activity, to participate in a supervised exercise program, or to increase their fitness as a result of physical activity.

The findings that cannabis consumers are more likely than non-users to possess lower BMI and engage in regular physical activity are consistent with several other studies, such as those here, here, and here.

Full text of the study, Exercise intervention outcomes with cannabis users and nonusers aged 60 and older, appears in the American Journal of Health and Behavior.

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While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We're all handling the challenges of social distancing and self-isolation differentlybut that doesn't mean that we have to go it completely alone in every sense.

At Men's Health, we're using this period as an opportunity to build up our community and share as much useful, positive information as possible. For everyone stuck missing their typical workout routines with gyms and fitness centers closed down, we've done our best to provide as many at-home workout options as possible. But that's just the start. We're also hosting live workout sessions on Instagram with some of our favorite trainers to fill the fitness class-shaped void in your daily routine.

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David Freeman, national program manager of Life Time's Alpha program, hosted the latest session from his home. The strength interval workout will challenge you to use your muscles and work as hard as possible in short bursts of effort.

You'll need a kettlebell and a jump rope for the seriesbut you can get by with a dumbbell or a loaded backpack, and jump in place if you don't have a rope or room to jump. If you want to track your progress at a certain point in the workout, grab a pen and notebook (or just your notes app on your phone) to record your reps.

Freeman says the session will require lots of energy and enthusiasm, and his personal goal is to turn his light grey t-shirt dark with sweatyou should go for that type of effort, too.

His theme for the session is L.I.F.E., an acronym that stands for Love Inspire Forgive Engage. These are all principles that Freeman hopes to see people who take on his workouts apply to their lives outside their fitness routines: Go forward with love, inspire those around you with positive behavior, forgive those around you for their mistakes, and engage those around you in conversation to help to understand their perspectives.

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With the temperatures already in the upper 90s, the sweltering summer is beginning. It is important to think about your pets ability to tolerate the scorching heat.

In order to protect your pet from the heat always provide plenty of fresh, cool and clean water. Provide fresh water on a daily basis. Make sure that the water cannot be tipped over and spilled. It is imperative that your pet stays well hydrated.

You may even consider carrying a bottle of water in case your pet needs to rehydrate during their daily exercise routine. Take your dogs for their walks early in the morning or late in the evening when it is cooler.

Keep in mind that your pet is wearing an extra layer, therefore, they are much warmer than you are. If for some reason your pet suddenly stops or sits while walking or exercising, it may be time to take a break. You may need to tailor your exercise program for each pet on an individual basis, depending on age, body condition and coat type.

Make sure you walk your dogs on grass, rather than hot pavement to prevent burning of their paws. You can always provide your dogs with a swimming pool to cool off in.

Grooming your pets frequently to remove excess hair and mats is beneficial in keeping them cool and comfortable. It is also very important to provide access to shade at all times when your pet is outdoors.

There are some key signs that you need to look for which may indicate your pet has overheated. These include severe panting that does not stop even after a period of rest, excessive drooling, increased body temperature (normal is up to 102.5F), rapid heart rate, vomiting, passing bloody or tarry stool, muscle tremors, seizures, passing out, and lack of coordination.

If your pet is showing mild signs of heat stress, which include panting, drooling, and increased body temperature it is best to bring them inside and allow them to calm down and cool off.

After 20 minutes if there is no improvement, a cool water bath (not cold water) can be given to help lower the core body temperature and rubbing alcohol can be placed on the foot pads to assist with cooling.

If your dog is experiencing severe clinical signs, such as passing bloody stools, seizures, muscle tremors, loss of consciousness, lack of coordination, etc you will need to seek veterinary attention immediately. Without medical attention your pet could experience serious organ damage and potentially deadly systemic illness.

The best treatment for heat stress or stroke is prevention. Make sure you have taken all possible precautions during the summer to protect your pet.

Animals have much fewer sweat glands than their human counterparts do. Their sweat glands are found primarily on the paws and nose. Pets most susceptible to heat stroke are animals with short noses, longer or thicker hair, and younger or older animals.

Every pet is unique and can tolerate time outside differently. If your pet spends most of its time indoors, then prolonged periods of outdoor activity will make your pet more susceptible to heat stroke.

Dr. Shana Bohac is a veterinarian and the owner of Navarro Small Animal Clinic.

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Are you stuck in a fitness rut? For many people, it's easy to become entrenched in a regular schedule of workouts. Whether you stick to your tried-and-tested running routes or you've been using the same old push up, pull up and dumbbell exercises, the science says you should be switching things up for maximum results.

Breaking your routines and trying new workouts will stop you getting bored. If you're sick of your daily jog, try a HIIT workout or shadowboxing routine. If you do barbell rows to train your back, ditch the weights for a session and try pull-ups instead. Varying the content of your exercise programmes will stop your routines getting stale, encouraging you to continue exercising and hit new heights.

It's not just a trick to keep you entertained: there's a physical benefit to breaking up with your old exercise routine. A study in the scientific journal PLOS One monitored a group of resistance-trained men who performed seemingly random exercises for eight weeks, and a group who stuck with a fixed exercise selection.

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The study found the group performing seemingly "random" exercises actually increased their output, showing greater improvements in the bench press and back squat than the participants who stuck with the same old routine.

In terms of strength, the randomised group were able to lift much more than the group sticking with the fixed exercise routine. However, muscle thickness improved around the same in both groups, so bodybuilders training purely for aesthetics might not get the same benefit from switching up their routines.

In some gym circles, this "muscle confusion" technique advocates you change your workout routine at least every six weeks or so, to avoid a phenomenon known as "adaptation". Adaptation refers to your muscles getting used to an exercise, and no longer yielding the same progress as it did when you first started.

Changing could be as simple as playing with repetitions (for example, trying to lift a heavier weight for fewer reps than normal) or getting completely out of your comfort zone and trying a new kind of exercise.

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If you're finding you've reached a sticking point in your training (especially with the gyms being closed, thanks to the global health crisis) getting creative with your workouts could be the answer. If you're a runner, try hill sprints. If you're a footballer, hit the weights. Experiment with reps or find new exercises to spice up your tired old exercise routine.

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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) Experts with the American Heart Association are offering some advice for working in the heat. This applies whether your profession keeps you outdoors or you are just doing yard work.

As temperatures rise for the summer, so does the risk for heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. According to a release from the AHA, doctors recommend using good judgment when it comes to outside activities.

First and foremost, they say it is important to stay hydrated. Here are some signs and symptoms you may be experiencing too much heat:

If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool down immediately by dousing yourself with cold water and rehydrating. You may need to seek medical attention.

If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

If you do want to be active during hot weather, doctors say it is alright if the activity is something you are used to, but it is not the time to push yourself. Here are some precautions to take during hot weather:

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WIESBADEN, Germany Americans have the right to vote wherever they are, and the process for doing so while overseas is simple.U.S. citizens can go online, fill out a form, print and sign it and send it to the voter registrar at their home state of record.Voting is a right that we all defend, said 2nd Lt. Nathan Laughlin, of 2nd Theater Signal Brigade and the installation voting assistance officer for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. Whether youre a contractor, civilian, a family member or a Soldier, you are defending the right to vote with your presence here at the garrison overseas serving your country.For the general election, the Federal Voting Assistance Program recommends voters send their Federal Post Card Application by Aug. 1 to ensure ample time to receive their ballot and mail it back before the deadline. When voters use the FPCA, their ballot will be sent at least 45 days before the election.Laughlin stressed the importance of voting not only in the presidential election, but at the state and local levels as well.It's very important to vote, he said. You can make an impact even when youre overseas.People must vote in their home state of record, Laughlin said. This does not necessarily mean where a person owns property, but for military voters is usually the last address a person lived in their state of legal residence, or for civilians the last place they lived in the U.S. before moving overseas.Laughlin has set up a table at the Exchange on Hainerberg to provide instructions and contact information for those needing assistance with voting.The general election is Nov. 3. FVAP recommends citizens send a new FPCA every January and each time they move to a new location.For more information and to register and request a ballot, go to fvap.gov. Voters should reach out to their organizations voting assistance officer or contact Laughlin at nathan.l.laughlin2.mil@mail.mil or (0611) 143-565-3602.Related LinksFederal Voting Assistance ProgramArmy.mil: Worldwide NewsWant to vote? The Federal Voting Assistance Program can helpService members, civilians bound by DOD rules during election campaigns2dTheater Signal Brigade

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Low Carb Program was ranked #1 in the category of Type 2 Diabetes Prevention in the Best Health Apps 2020 List. Published on July 7, 2020 in The Times, the Best Health Apps 2020 List highlighted the highest ranked apps under a range of health categories.

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