Patriots and Heroes


U.S. Navy’s Biggest Battle: Getting Kids Healthy

May 18th, 2010 by Janina Jacobs
Startling statistics have surfaced about the state of the nation’s young people.  Children born after the year 2000 are not expected to enjoy the lifespan of previous generations due to major increases in obesity, diabetes, coronary and kidney disease, and other older adult health ailments.  This is reflected in Navy Recruiting efforts with major consequences: approximately 80% of 17 – 19 year-old enlistee hopefuls are rejected, mainly bec... Full Story