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Questions by Rene’ Eastin, Answers by AI What is a carbohydrate? A carbohydrate, also known as a saccharide, is a biomolecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients, along with proteins and fats, that are essential for human nutrition. They play an important role in providing energy to […]

Questions by Rob Shaul, Answers by AI What is creatine, and how does it work as a nutritional supplement? Creatine is a naturally occurring substance found in the body that plays a key role in energy metabolism, particularly in muscle cells. As a nutritional supplement, creatine is typically consumed in the form of creatine monohydrate, […]

By Joe Hogan, MTI Contributor The fire I’d set was lazy, low temperature and crawling slowly across the floor of the forest. It curled the dried leaves and drew them into the irregular flame front as it advanced, leaving a black mat of ash in its wake. Occasionally it heated a pocket of trapped moisture […]

Military Judge Grants Bowe Bergdahl Partial Win in Case Seeking to Erase Conviction, Sentence, Military News Commander of Army Pacific Training Brigade Suspended, Military News Airman killed by MMA fighter in Florida, 4 others charged in connection, Military News 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade commander suspended, Task & Purpose US military raid in Syria captures […]

Questions by Rob Shaul, Answers by AI/ChatGPT What does the latest research say about the benefits or negatives of caffeine? The latest research on caffeine suggests both benefits and negatives, depending on the dose, frequency, and individual response. Here are some key findings: Benefits: Improved cognitive function: Caffeine can enhance mental alertness, concentration, and cognitive […]

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By Rob Shaul Former US Attorney General Bill Barr urged the US to declare certain Mexican drug cartels as official “Terrorist Organization” in a March 2, 2023 opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.  In his argument, Barr cited the 100,000+ deaths in America annually caused by opioid overdoses. Then, on March 8, 2023, GOP Senators […]

  By Rob Shaul We received an email question this week asking to update my current outdoor gear recommendations. The below list is what MTI recommends for summer backpacking, car camping, and fly fishing trips. Clothing Shorts: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Pants: Outdoor Research’s Ferossi Pants Underwear: Outdoor Research Echo Boxer Briefs Long Johns: Anything […]

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By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor The saying goes, “if the Army wanted you to have a spouse they would have issued you one.” I highly doubt whoever first spoke these words ever considered that a Soldier’s spouse would have a full time career let alone be a Soldier themselves. Despite the challenges, my active duty […]