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A lack of sleep is breaking the US military
From the very start, unspoken principles are ingrained in service members. One such principle is that "sleep is a crutch."
By Maj. Dave Nixon
Goodbye, coffee? Service members might soon be fueled by a jolt to the brain
The Air Force tested 40 subjects for a new potential treatment for sleep deprivation.
By Sarah Sicard
Watchdog: Surface fleet sailors still going without adequate rest
Efforts to combat fatigue among ship crews are falling short, according to the Government Accountability Office.
A definitive ranking of troops’ extreme napping positions
Service members can sleep just about anywhere.
By Sarah Sicard
Surface fleet rolls out revised instruction to get sailors better rest at sea
Crew fatigue played a role in two fatal 2017 ship collisions that killed 17 sailors.
7 Military ASMR videos guaranteed to put you to sleep
Find military ASMR videos on YouTube for any trigger type.
By Sarah Sicard
Could a heavier set of rack curtains improve shipboard sleep?
Researchers want to learn more how well sailors snooze on board ships.
Second ex-CIA contractor testifies on interrogations in 9/11 case at Guantanamo
A former CIA contractor who helped design a harsh interrogation program following the the Sept. 11 attacks sought Friday to minimize the severity of techniques used on the men facing war crimes charges for their alleged roles in the plot.
Explainer: Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?
The problems caused by sleep shortage go beyond tiredness.
By Michael S. Jaffee, University of Florida
Op-ed: The Navy needs a new crew endurance plan
"Just making sure that fatigue is no longer a badge of courage is a good start, but we can do so much more to improve the lives of sailors."
By Capt. John P. Cordle
Insomnia in the military is up 650 percent since 2003 — here’s how DoD is hoping to curb that trend
Solutions to the alarming trend have proved elusive.
By Jon Simkins