Videos

May 10, 2023

Six Directional Spine Movement

FORT RILEY, Kan. — There are many metaphors associated with this exercise. Spinal flexibility means that someone can truly move in all directions to increase circulation in the body. But, it also parallels the ability for someone to have mental flexibility. If one looks at a situation from multiple perspectives, they often are able to find a perspective that feeds their spirit, instead of a critical perspective that teas them down. Try these six simple stretches (movements) to alleviate tension and stress from the convenience of your seat. #mindfulmonday #mindfulness

May 9, 2023

From Disbelief to Proclamation

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Jennifer Gibson used to be skeptical about kids' food allergies. That was before her own daughter went into anaphylactic reaction triggered by a homemade cashew beverage. Now they can't leave their home without an EpiPen at arm's length. She soon realized that in spite of the growing number of youth who are diagnosed with food allergies, most people are still uninformed about the "Big Nine" and how they can trigger a mild to near-fatal reaction. To raise awareness about food allergies, Jennifer sent a request to the Kansas governor's office to sign a proclamation. Here she displays the results of her request. May 14 - 20, 2023, is Food Allergy Awareness Week.

May 8, 2023

Nurses Week 2023 -- Who's Your Fav?

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Find your fav nurse team and give a shout out this Nurses Week 2023. #nursesweek #nurses Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

May 1, 2023

The Gamemaster

FORT RILEY, Kan. — No one knows real-world combat conditions better than the CSMs of the Army. So their experience and expertise are instrumental to the making of the Best Leader Competition. What exactly is their role? Do they just review and oversee the details? A week before the competition began, all senior enlisted advisors of the Medical Readiness Command, West converged on Fort Riley to personally stress test and scrutinize each event's realism and safety. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

May 1, 2023

Five Senses Awareness

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Be ready to let go and become present with your senses. You can do this exercise in your seat. No sitting on the floor is required. MAJ Adhana McCarthy, a physician assistant & certified yoga therapist, talks you through the first of a series of Mindful Monday exercises. Enjoy. #MindfulMonday

April 26, 2023

Being an NCO -- Yesterday & Today

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Are you scared of NCOs? CSM George Foster Jr. was. When he became an NCO, he brought his legacy views of what it meant to be a noncommissioned officer. But then something happened. The senior enlisted advisor at Irwin Army Community Hospital reflects on how his understanding has evolved over the course of his career and the implications for today. #1NCO Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 24, 2023

Few Kids Ask This

FORT RILEY, Kan. — As he was getting ready to go back to Korea, CSM George Foster's kids expressed something that very few kids ever have to ask. That's when he realized, as if for the first time, the impact his military service was having on his children. #MOMC #monthofthemilitarychild Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 19, 2023

14 Ruck Stars

FORT RILEY, Kan. — You can train for a 12-mile foot march but what if you stressed the body for three consecutive days and nights, slept for only two hours, and endured a 21-degree temperature before sunrise. Will your training have paid off? On Day 4 of the Best Leader Competition, 76 medical professionals braved 12 cold miles. The vast majority failed to complete it in three hours. 14 competitors were the exception. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest #12miles #ruckmarch

April 19, 2023

'$200 That You Won't Make It'

FORT RILEY, Kan. — Even knuckleheads have the potential to succeed. Never downplay a young man or woman's ambition to reach the highest levels of education or a profession. You could be speaking to a future chief executive officer or commander of a hospital. COL Anthony Gray, IACH commander, advises all educators to be mindful of their judgements of youth. #momc #militarychild Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.

April 13, 2023

…and then there were six.

FORT RILEY, Kan. — The Finale. Four grueling days and sleepless nights tested 78 Soldiers’ resolution to win. Few understood what they had gotten themselves into. Most lost the will to persist. Six wanted it at all costs. This is their story. #whoisthebestleader #ArmyMedicine #MRCWest #BestLeader2023 #Readiness #USArmy #MRCWestBestLeader #whoisthebest Music by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.