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      <title>Mindfulness-based training to decrease stress-induced anxiety in drivers: A quasi-experimental study</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Negative emotions affect driving safety. The anxiety of special vehicle drivers caused by stress increases the risk of traffic accidents. It is particularly important to take necessary trainings, and mindfulness training may be an effective measure. However, few studies have addressed these issues. To fill this gap, this study employs quasi-experimental research methods to investigate the positive effect of a mindfulness training on reducing negative emotions in drivers and to explore the potential mediating mechanisms among the variables. A total of 95 newly trained military drivers were assigned to one of three groups: the cerebral cortex attention-sport function optimization-integrated training (ASITM) group, the mindfulness training group, and the control group. Participants completed a series of questionnaires, including the Stress-Induced Anxiety Prediction Scale, the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale, both before and after the training. The results showed that stress-induced anxiety is closely associated with mindfulness, depression, and perceived stress. Linear regression analysis identified depression and perceived stress as significant predictors of stress-induced anxiety. Notably, both stress-induced anxiety and perceived stress were reduced in the mindfulness training group. These findings suggest that mindfulness training effectively reduces stress reactivity and anxiety and could benefit future military driver training programs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Coast Guard Reserve in the Last Frontier: Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic reservists’ role across the Arctic District</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[U.S. Coast Guard reservists play a critical role in supporting the operations of the service's Arctic District. They are integral to maintaining maritime safety, security, and environmental protection in  Alaska's dynamic and hazardous operational environment. Unlike Reserve units in the continental United States, reservists from Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic face distinct challenges due to the region’s extreme distances, unpredictable weather, and logistical hurdles. Reservists are dispersed across Alaska as well as the states of Washington, Texas, and Wisconsin. Many of those living outside Alaska do so because the state has a limited pool of individuals with the necessary expertise, prompting these out-of-state reservists to volunteer or be assigned to fill critical gaps in personnel and capability. Reservists are directly involved in high-profile Arctic operations that offer valuable hands-on experiences and are exposed to a diverse range of mission sets that aren't necessary in other areas of the Coast Guard. This includes enforcement of laws vital to the state’s economy, particularly the commercial fishing industry, and operating in remote Arctic communities. As the Arctic continues to evolve, reservists will only grow in importance, serving as force multipliers in ensuring the security and safety of the maritime environment.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Investigating Transfer of Input Device Practice on Psychomotor Performance in an Aviation Selection Test</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Objective: We explored transfer of learning from brief practice with different input devices in the Navy’s Performance Based Measures Battery (PBM), a psychomotor subset of the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB). Background: The PBM is a set of computerized tests used as a part of the ASTB to select aviators in the U.S. military. Official practice is not available, leading candidates to practice with unofficial re-creations and with or without access to the stick and throttle used on the PBM. Method: Our between-subjects study with 152 cadets from the U.S. Military Academy evaluated the impact of mouse/keyboard or stick/throttle practice on the psychomotor portions of the PBM compared to a control group that was only presented with an informational video. Results: The results showed that practice with either input device resulted in improved performance relative to control on the PBM’s two-dimensional airplane tracking task (ATT). For the simpler vertical tracking task (VTT), the mouse/keyboard group showed significantly worse performance than either stick/throttle practice or control groups, indicating a transfer cost from practicing with an alternative input device. Conclusion: The results suggest that becoming familiar with the unique dynamics of the ATT may be more important than practicing with the appropriate input device. Conversely, device-specific motor learning appears to be a more impactful determinant of performance for the simpler VTT. This indicates that transfer effects from alternative input devices depend in part on properties of the task. Application: This research can inform practice policies for psychomotor test selection.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:55:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Expanding the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Arctic and Near-Arctic Alaska</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Long distances, harsh weather, and minimal infrastructure pose stringent challenges to the Coast Guard's Arctic District in fulfilling its missions for search and rescue, pollution response, and maritime security. Expanding the Coast Guard Auxiliary in remote Arctic and near-Arctic communities is an increasingly logical step. Although smaller in total numbers, the Arctic District Auxiliary in Alaska has more than 10 times as many members per capita as districts in the Lower 48 states—and each member logs nearly twice the national average of volunteer hours. This heightened involvement has real value in these far-flung regions. A single auxiliarist in a distant village can serve as the Coast Guard’s local eyes and ears, shorten response times, and strengthen relationships with residents who might otherwise feel overlooked. As maritime traffic grows and ice conditions change, the district’s demands will only intensify. Harnessing the dedication and local expertise of Alaskans through targeted recruiting and practical training is key to meeting these challenges.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Delivering the Coast Guard Mission to Remote Alaska</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The United States Coast Guard operates throughout Alaska, focusing primarily on the protection of mariners and waterways. At the heart of this effort are Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Kodiak, MSU Dutch Harbor, Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Homer, MSD Ketchikan, and MSD Sitka. Despite the challenges of extreme conditions, their small, dedicated teams of 7 to 10 active-duty members are responsible for commercial vessel inspections, marine casualty investigations, pollution response, and bulk fuel facility regulatory compliance exams. For the personnel assigned to these units, the challenges of living and working in remote Alaska are as demanding as the operational tasks themselves. Living off the beaten path comes with limited access to medical facilities, goods, and social opportunities. Despite these challenges, Coast Guard personnel stationed in Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Homer, Ketchikan, and Sitka demonstrate remarkable resilience and dedication. Whether inspecting a fishing vessel during a fierce storm, investigating a marine casualty, or responding to a pollution incident in the remote wilderness, they are always ready to serve.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:04:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Alaska’s Frozen Front Line: Mastering search and rescue in the Last Frontier</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In Alaska, even the simplest search and rescue (SAR) missions can become anything but routine. The author describes a nighttime medical evacuation in Cold Bay that should have been straightforward but was complicated by unexpected snow squalls, deteriorating visibility, and risky mountainous terrain. After retrieving the patient, the return trip required every system on the aircraft—radar to identify terrain, forward-looking infrared to detect unseen obstacles, and deicing systems working overtime. Alaskan SAR operations are poised to face increasing challenges as the transformation of the Arctic accelerates. The retreat of sea ice is opening new trade and fishing routes, leading to a surge in vessel traffic through the Bering Sea. This heightened activity will necessitate an expanded Coast Guard presence and enhanced SAR capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving operational landscape.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:22:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Search and Rescue Training in Southeast Alaska: The benefits of partnering in training</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every spring, search and rescue (SAR) crews from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska travel to United States Coast Guard Air Station Sitka in Southeast Alaska for a large-scale search and rescue exercise (SAREX). The annual event brings together SAR partners from the Canadian Air Force, the U.S. Air Force, aircraft from other Coast Guard air stations, as well as numerous Coast Guard cutters, boat operators, and local volunteer SAR teams. SAREX has ebbed and flowed in size and participation but has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Hosting SAREX has proven to be a rewarding experience for the unit, has strengthened partnerships, and improved interoperability with SAR partners throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:52:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Quintessential Kodiak: A complex, long-distance Arctic rescue</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[On August 26, 2023, United States Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak completed the medical evacuation of a man from a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea, more than 200 nautical miles northwest of St. Paul Island, Alaska. The rescue required an H-60 helicopter, a C-130 plane, crew and backup crew for each aircraft, plus a self-rescue H-60 crew and helicopter. The harsh Alaska environment brought extra complexities which included planned and unplanned refueling stops; adding a cold-weather kit of fuel additives, plugs and tie-downs; avoiding the cloud of ash from the eruption of Mount Shishaldin, and coping with low visibility from heavy fog. When all assets finally returned home, the air station crews had accumulated 29.4 flight hours, covering more than 1,400 nautical miles across four locations in just three days under the most challenging of conditions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:07:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Simulator-based, Machine Learning-modelled, Psychophysiological Measurement-augmented, Pilot Screening in the Republic of Singapore Air Force</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2572722</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The project uses a simulator-based screening approach aimed at screening for pilot potential in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Against the backdrop of a shrinking talent pool and lean resources, the simulator-based pilot screening (SBPS) aims to leverage simulators, data science and other emerging technology to enhance effectiveness and optimize efficiency for pilot screening in the RSAF. SBPS uses simulator-based screeners to assess candidates over ten days, through four standardized simulated training/mission sorties. Primary assessments include standardized task performance and behavior-based observations by RSAF Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) and Aviation Psychologists (AvPsychs), as well as objective mission and task performance parameters measured by the simulator. Psychophysiological measures (PPMs), eye trackers, electroencephalograms (EEG), electrocardiograms (ECG), video-based emotion coding, as well as simulator data were explored as means to augment task and behavior-based assessments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using perceptual speed tests to improve pilot selection</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Perceptual speed (PS) tests have been commonly used in military and civil pilot selection batteries for over 80 years. This paper compares paper and computerized versions of two PS tests for gender differences and age effects. Additionally, the relation between the personality dimensions and performance on the PS tests was examined because few data have studied that relationship. The Table Reading Test (TRT) is an updated version of a pilot selection test developed in 1942 that has been in continuous use. The Tabular Speed Test (TST) is a “sister” test developed for civilian pilot selection. Both the US Air Force and Damos Aviation Services, Inc. had delayed computerizing their PS tests because of concerns that computerization would potentially reduce the required scanning and memory load, reducing the predictive validity, and possibly causing gender differences and age effects. The paper TRT was administered to 4,882 military pilot trainees who had completed the first phase of training. The computerized version was administered to 2,453 officer candidates who selected “pilot” as their first career choice. All military candidates also completed a Big Five personality inventory. The paper TST was administered to 257 students enrolled in a profession pilot curriculum at a US university. The computerized TST was administered to 115 candidates applying for a state-sponsored flying school. Both the computerized versions of the TRT and TST showed minor changes in mean score compared to their paper counterparts. Female trainees taking the paper version of the TRT scored slightly better than males on number correct (#Correct). In the officer candidate sample, females scored slightly lower than males. Both versions of the TST showed females performing slightly better than males on both #Correct and the number wrong (#Wrong). On the paper TRT #Correct increased gradually from age 18 to 30 in both military samples. Both the computerized and the paper versions of the TRT showed no age effect. The relationship with personality was relatively unremarkable, but results indicate that Conscientiousness and Neuroticism may be related to PS. The small effect of age and gender make PS tests strong candidates for pilot selection batteries.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transportation needs and associations with healthcare needs among homeless-experienced veterans: Evidence from the 2022 CHALENG survey</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2630668</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The authors examined whether transportation needs of Homeless Experienced Veterans (HEV) were associated with healthcare needs. This study conducted secondary analysis of data from the 2022 CHALENG survey, a national cross-sectional survey of currently homeless and formerly homeless Veterans (n = 1992) on various needs related to clinical and social determinants of health domains. The association between transportation and healthcare needs was evaluated through a two-phase hierarchical logistic regression (95 % confidence).HEVs who reported getting their transportation needs met exhibited high odds ratios of meeting their health needs across primary care [OR: 13.94, p < 0.001], behavioral health [OR: 7.33, p < 0.001], dental care [OR: 5.91, p < 0.001], hygiene care [OR: 6.84, p < 0.001], and eye care [OR: 6.14, p < 0.001] relative to HEVs who did not get their transportation needs met. However, Veterans with 1 or more dependents under 18 living with them had lower odds of meeting their needs in primary care [OR: 0.51, p = 0.009] and behavioral health [OR: 0.46, p = 0.005]. Further, HEVs who reported having their housing at risk in any way also had reduced odds of meeting their health needs such as behavioral health [OR: 0.51, p = 0.002]. Notably, dental needs were an unmet need, with only 30.4 % of HEVs meeting their needs compared to behavioral health (80.3 %) and primary care (75.6%). Although transportation is a predictor of health needs for HEVs, housing risk and the increased burden of caring for dependents may reduce the likelihood of Veterans not meeting their health needs. Future research is needed to explore the ways Veterans get their dental needs met and to examine how having dependents may affect access to healthcare.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:07:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating Leaders for the Coast Guard: New JROTC and Auxiliary University Programs prepare future Coasties for service</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/2633093</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The United States Coast Guard Northeast District offers a variety of programs for potential service members to prepare for a future career in the Coast Guard. One notable development is the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program at Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts. At the post-secondary level, Auxiliary University Programs (AUPs) have been implemented throughout the district. In addition to the on-campus AUP programs, several students within the Northeast District participate in the AUP Remote Collaborative Unit (RCU), which is designed for students who attend a college or university that does not have a standalone AUP unit on campus. These initiatives are designed to foster leadership, discipline, and a deep understanding of Coast Guard operations, developing the next generation of leaders and professionals for both military and civilian careers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:09:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Industrial Design for Army Modernization</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) has an ongoing effort to use Industrial Design to explore the toughest problems faced by the Army modernization community. That effort takes several steps from the Design thinking discipline and seeks to understand Soldier perspectives, define problems and propose conceptual solutions. This paper summarizes the employment of Industrial Design at GVSC as well as outputs from two key Design projects. It concludes by presenting the combined learned outcomes from several Design efforts at GVSC and proposes ways in which Industrial Design and Design Thinking can better drive Army modernization, by understanding user’s needs, and committing to Innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Atlantic Destiny</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[On March 2, 2021, the 143-foot fishing vessel Atlantic Destiny caught fire and began taking on water more than 200 miles offshore, with 31 hands onboard. 60-knot winds pummeled the vessel and violently tossed it in seas topping 33 feet. The United States Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) worked in tandem to successfully rescue all 31 crewmembers. Twenty-seven crewmembers were hoisted from the vessel in unfathomable conditions by a series of U.S. Coast Guard and RCAF helicopters. The Canadian CGS Cape Roger returned to shore with the search and rescue technicians and final four survivors. The doomed ship sank within a few hours of the rescue's completion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:02:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting Vehicle Survivability within a Virtual Simulation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A unique contribution the U.S. Army currently provides is what is known as Virtual Experiments (VEs). A VE consists of a large group of active-duty soldiers who participate in a video game simulating a battlefield scenario. During these simulations, the soldiers are provided with novel protective vehicle capabilities in an effort to evaluate their effectiveness on the battlefield. However, these VEs take a significant amount of time to conduct and are expensive. Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) this study looks to predict vehicle survivability based on a limited amount of VE data. The results entail an overall predictive accuracy of 76.8% using only two ANN input features and provides a framework for the eventual addition of more VE datasets.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:07:19 GMT</pubDate>
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