Tag: Army

What is the origin of the stress experienced on the Machu Picchu station?

Camille Lin

Scientists in Peru have investigated the mental health of staff at the country's Antarctic station. The results should be used to train teams ahead of new missions.

Greenland’s pristine nature used to help veterans with PTSD

In Greenland, like here in the Nuuk Fjord, distances are vast. There are no trees and no man-made structures so nothing can sneek up on you. This helps veterans led their guards down. Photo: Veteranprojekt.dk

Ole Ellekrog

By coincidence, Veteran Project Greenland discovered that a stint in unspoiled nature can help alleviate PTSD symptoms and even prevent suicide.

Inuit knowledge to be included in Greenland’s new military education

There was a great interest in joining the new "Arctic Basic Education" as representitives of the Joint Arctic Command travelled around Greenland to present it. Photo: Joint Arctic Command

Ole Ellekrog

“We need more Greenlanders in the corps,” Major General of the Joint Arctic Command tells Polar Journal.

Does it pay for a penguin to be a Major General?

Camille Lin

The Royal Norwegian Guard and Band visited the king penguin Sir Nils Olav III, whom they promoted to Major General, at Edinburgh Zoo last week, as part of their performance at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2023.

US Army to 'regain' Arctic dominance with own strategy

Dr. Michael Wenger

In the midst of the dispute between the U.S. and Russia, the U.S. Army releases its own Arctic strategy, titled "Regaining Arctic Dominance"