An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Department of Defense
Search
QUICK LINKS
Legal & Administrative

Legacy HomepageNewsBlogs Archive

Blogs Archive

Results:
Tag: Brain Injury Awareness Special

A man attaches a device to a service member's helmet.

Feb. 24, 2018

Armed With Science: Navy SEALs Research Impacts of Blast Exposure

Navy SEALs are working with several organizations to better understand blast exposure and its impact on the brain.

Coast Guard veteran Alexis Courneen is pictured with another person.

Jan. 31, 2018

Coast Guard Veteran Recovers With Family's Support

In 1998, Coast Guard veteran Alexis Courneen was hit by a buoy crane during her first weeks of duty and was later diagnosed with a moderate TBI. The diagnosis changed everything.

A woman and man pose for a photo

Nov. 17, 2017

Military Spouse Helps Husband Address TBI

Marine Corps Capt. Wally Blair's wife, Jasmin, played an instrumental role in his recovery, using her own research and lessons from Wally’s health care provider to help him cope with his TBI symptoms.

A brick sign for Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune stands amid daylilies.

Nov. 15, 2017

Military Spouse Acknowledges Limits as Caregiver, Value of Self-Care

Every morning when Lisa Colella wakes up, she asks herself one question: “What can I control today?”

A bearded man wearing a hooded windbreaker stares ahead of him in front of a blue wall.

Aug. 23, 2017

Veteran Makes 3,500-Mile Paddleboard Journey a Mission

Former Army Sgt. 1st Class Josh Collins' treatment for traumatic brain injury included cognitive training, eye muscle exercises and therapy to strengthen balance, but the most important part of his recovery was his introduction to the paddleboard.

A man sits in a room.

Aug. 23, 2017

Former Special Operations Staff Sergeant Heals With Help of Fellow Service Member

After recovering from sustaining a traumatic brain injury following a 50-foot fall during a training jump, former Army Staff Sgt. Brian Grundtner was still missing one thing: sleep.

A boy blows spores from a dandelion while sitting between his parents.

April 19, 2017

After TBI: Supporting the Military Child

The unique challenges military children face become more difficult when a parent experiences an injury. Helping children understand traumatic brain injuries can be tough, but it is important to do.