Rescue Task Force

Yesterday, members of many agencies that serve Fredericktown and surrounding communities came together to be educated on the Rescue Task Force concept that can be utilized during an Active Killer situation.

Participants spent the morning reviewing procedures and needed equipment. In the afternoon, the participants practiced in making entry into the “Warm Zone” of the Active Killer incident.… Read full story

National Flag Day

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On June 14 we honor Old Glory on National Flag Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.

On National Flag Day, Americans show respect for the U.S. Flag and what it represents. Representing independence and unity, the Stars and Stripes have become a powerful symbol of Americanism and is flown proudly.

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Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill

National Defense Authorization Act will Include Language to Improve the Process for Connecting Servicemembers with Education, Training and Job Opportunities when they Leave the Service

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) today announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a version of their bipartisan legislation, the Better Access to Technical Training, Learning, and Entrepreneurship for Servicemembers Act (BATTLE for Servicemembers Act).… Read full story

NIH-Supported Researchers Find Link Between Allergen in Red Meat and Heart Disease

A team of researchers says it has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart. While high saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease for people in general, the new finding suggests that a subgroup of the population may be at heightened risk for a different reason – a food allergen.… Read full story