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Air Quality Index
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to communicate the status of local air quality to the public—the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is derived from real-time air pollution measurements taken at monitoring stations throughout the United States. The AQI has three components: a color, a score and a health message recommending protective action based on the level of air pollution.
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Ceremonial Support
Military bands, color guards, drill teams and the like may, when requested and in appropriate situations, take part in public events sponsored by non-federal organizations. Likewise with military equipment and other information – these might be included in static displays or exhibits. For the National Capital Region, the U.S. Army Military District of Washington facilitates requests for such support, including Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard elements. Approval and tasking authority is exercised according to governing regulations and practices.
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District Epidemiologist
District Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within the district. The district epidemiologist is usually responsible for district wide infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.
District Public Health Laboratory
District Health Department Laboratory conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. The public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
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Family Law
We provide client services for a variety of legal issues including family law, wills and estate planning, tax law, landlord/ tenant matters, contract disputes, and consumer law. By Military Regulation attorneys are not authorized to provide representation in civilian courts. Attorney referral list is available upon request.
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Housing Environmental Health Response Registry
The Housing Environmental Health Response Registry is a resource for residents to report housing-related health information and concerns. Residents will be invited to enroll in the registry and initiate an exchange with public health professionals. Registry participants will receive information on in-home environmental health, assistance in seeking medical care, and an opportunity to share concerns with Army leadership.
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Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
District Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs,the district conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. The district's infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. The District provides considerable disease and state-specific information on the health agency’s website and search engine.
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MDW Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention
Leaders across the Army are taught about sexual assault myths and facts, fostering a preventive culture, ensuring a safe reporting environment, and ensuring appropriate accountability. Soldiers are taught about offender tactics, how to intervene to stop sexual assaults from occurring, and how to report an incident. Soldiers and DA Civilians are taught how they can influence the safety of the Army Community and the workplace. The Army's efforts are very much an "all-hands-on-deck approach”, with intervention to stop incidents occurring from the individual Soldier level on up.
Military Caregiver Resource Directory
Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.
Military Caregiver Virtual Forum
Military caregivers may join their peers virtually in a Department of Defense online forum every month to discuss topics that they choose and network with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Caregivers learn skills to overcome challenges and share resources.
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (Android)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (iPhone)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
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National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
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Powers of Attorney, Notary Services, and Claims
We provide client services for a variety of legal issues including family law, wills and estate planning, tax law, landlord/ tenant matters, contract disputes, and consumer law. By Military Regulation attorneys are not authorized to provide representation in civilian courts. Attorney referral list is available upon request.
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Ready and Resilient (R2) Training Center
Ready and Resilient training, Performance Enhancement training, Engage training, Not in my Squad training, Training for special populations, goal setting, adaptive reconditioning, and Warrior games support training for Service members, Family members, and Civilians.
Religious Support
Command Chaplain
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Staff Judge Advocate
We provide client services for a variety of legal issues including family law, wills and estate planning, tax law, landlord/ tenant matters, contract disputes, and consumer law. By Military Regulation attorneys are not authorized to provide representation in civilian courts. Attorney referral list is available upon request.
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U.S. Army Military District of Washington
Jointly staffed Command, home of the Army's ceremonial units, cemetary operations, air support, court martial, signal activities, installation management, and contingency missions