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08/07/2015 05:30 PM CDT

U.S. airmen participate in a tactical combat casualty care scenario during a three-day combat readiness training exercise on Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2015. The airmen are assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron. Training included mounted and dismounted operations, individual and small unit tactics, land navigation, enemy prisoner of war procedures and self-aid buddy care.

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08/07/2015 05:26 PM CDT

Marines apply camouflage paint before a helicopter raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015. The Marines are assigned to 1st Marine Division's 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.
08/07/2015 05:24 PM CDT

Smoke from the Stouts fire plumes over the forests outside Milo, Ore., Aug. 5, 2015. Two Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters were working out of the Roseburg Municipal Airport to support ground firefighting crews battling the Stouts fire near Canyonville, Ore., which had burned approximately 15,000 acres.
08/07/2015 05:20 PM CDT

U.S. Army Sgt. David Pileggi paddles across a lake while tackling an obstacle course at the Nowa Deba Training Area in Poland, Aug. 6, 2015. The water course was created by Polish soldiers from the 6th Airborne Brigade. The training is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, an ongoing multinational partnership focused on combined training and security cooperation between NATO allies.

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08/07/2015 11:01 AM CDT

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, center, talks with Army Special Forces members as they display some of their equipment at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 6, 2015. Work also observed a large-scale training exercise as part of his visit.

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On Aug. 7, 1782, General George Washington created the "Badge for Military Merit," which evolved to become the Purple Heart. Today, on National Purple Heart Day, the Defense Department honors those killed or wounded in combat and celebrates their service.

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

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08/06/2015 08:58 PM CDT

Michael Carter, program manager for DoD Programs at the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science briefs Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work on function and capability during a visit to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015.

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08/06/2015 05:30 PM CDT

Soldiers participate in Operation River Assault 2015 on Fort Chaffee, Ark., Aug. 4, 2015. Soldiers from Army Reserve and active-duty units participated in the training exercise, which involved creating a modular floating bridge across the Arkansas River.
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U.S. sailors and Indonesian naval special forces practice patrol formations during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2015 in Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug. 5, 2015. In its 21st year, the annual exercise includes the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

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News from CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/

 

2. The Children’s Place Recalls Boys’ Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/

 

3. Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/

 

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1. Recall Date: August 6, 2015

Recall Number: 15-208

 

Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Precious Cargo infant one-piece garments

 

Hazard: The snaps on the one-piece garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments and contact Precious Cargo to return them for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Precious Cargo toll free at (888) 770-7018 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.preciouscargokids.com

and click on Product Recalls for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 479,000

 

Description: This recall involves Precious Cargo® infant one-piece garments with a three snap bottom closure. The garments are 100 percent cotton and were sold in sizes 6M, 12M and 18M in the following solid colors: athletic heather, aquatic blue, candy pink, clover green, jet black, lime, navy, purple, red, royal, sangria, white and yellow. “Precious Cargo” and an elephant are printed on a blue tag sewn into the neck area.  Style number CAR40 is printed on a white label sewn into the left inside seam. The one-pieces were sold as promotional products with a corporate or community organization logo on the front.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Promotional product distributors, screen printers, embroiderers and gift shops from July 2014 through July 2015 for about $4.

 

Importer/Distributor: SanMar Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.

 

Manufactured in: Vietnam

 

 

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2. Recall Date: August 6, 2015

Recall Number: 15-209

 

The Children’s Place Recalls Boys’ Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Boys’ varsity jackets

 

Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children’s Place store for a full refund.  If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children’s Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: The Children’s Place toll free at (877) 752 2387 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.childrensplace.com

and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 13,700 (in addition, 2,200 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves boys’ knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. “The Children’s Place” is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold exclusively at: The Children’s Place stores nationwide and online at www.childrensplace.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for about $30.

 

Importer: The Children’s Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

 

Manufactured in: Pakistan

 

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54504r-eng.php

 

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3. Recall Date: August 6, 2015

Recall Number: 15-210  

 

Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Dishwashers

 

Hazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)

 

Description: The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name “Viking” appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening.  The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in MMDDYY format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are:

Model Numbers starting with:                                   Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number:

DDB200, FDB200, VDB200,  DFB450 or VDB450     All date codes before 120110

VDB325 or DDB325                                                       All date codes before 040111

 

Incidents/Injuries: Viking has received 136 additional reports of overheating connectors, including 21 reports of fires with property damage. No injuries have been reported. In the previous recall, the company had received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries were reported.

 

Sold at: Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.

 

Manufacturer: Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54500r-eng.php .

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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CDC Press Release: Most US middle and high schools start the school day too early

 

Press Release

 

Embargoed until 1 p.m. ET                                                                                        

Thursday, August 6, 2015                                                                                                                    

 

Contact: CDC Media Relations

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Most US middle and high schools start the school day too early

Students need adequate sleep for their health, safety, and academic success

 

Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM start time or later during the 2011-2012 school year, according to data published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Too-early start times can keep students from getting the sleep they need for health, safety, and academic success, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

CDC and U.S. Department of Education researchers reviewed data from the 2011-2012 Schools and Staffing Survey of nearly 40,000 public middle, high, and combined schools to determine school start times.

 

Schools that have a start time of 8:30 AM or later allow adolescent students the opportunity to get the recommended amount of sleep on school nights: about 8.5 to 9.5 hours. Insufficient sleep is common among high school students and is associated with several health risks such as being overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and using drugs – as well as poor academic performance. The proportion of high school students who fail to get sufficient sleep (2 out of 3) has remained steady since 2007, according to the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Report.

 

“Getting enough sleep is important for students’ health, safety, and academic performance,” said Anne Wheaton, Ph.D., lead author and epidemiologist in CDC’s Division of Population Health. “Early school start times, however, are preventing many adolescents from getting the sleep they need.”

 

Key findings:

  • 42 states reported that 75-100 percent of the public schools in their respective states started before 8:30 AM.
  • The average start time was 8:03 AM.
  • The percentage of schools with start times of 8:30 AM or later varied greatly by state. No schools in Hawaii, Mississippi, and Wyoming started at 8:30 AM or later; more than 75 percent of schools in Alaska and North Dakota started at 8:30 AM or later.
  • Louisiana had the earliest average school start time (7:40 AM), while Alaska had the latest (8:33 AM).

In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement urging middle and high schools to modify start times to no earlier than 8:30 AM to aid students in getting sufficient sleep to improve their overall health. School start time policies are not determined at the federal or state level, but at the district or individual school level. Future studies may determine whether this recommendation results in later school start times.

 

The authors report that delayed school start times do not replace the need for other interventions that can improve sleep among adolescents. Parents can help their children practice good sleep habits. For example, a consistent bedtime and rise time, including on weekends, is recommended for everyone, including children, adolescents, and adults. Health care providers who treat adolescents should educate teens and parents about the importance of adequate sleep in maintaining health and well-being.

 

To learn about CDC’s efforts to promote sufficient sleep, visit http://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html.

 

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. William Hill, an optometrist, examines a patient's eye at a Continuing Promise 2015 medical site at a grammar school in Roseau, Dominica, July 31, 2015. The operation conducts humanitarian and other civil-military missions in partner nations and shows U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean.
08/06/2015 11:37 AM CDT

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