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Announcements

2013 Warrior Games
May 11-16. Over 200 wounded and injured service members and veterans will participate in this year’s Warrior Games. The Army, Marine Corps/Coast Guard, Air Force, and Special Operations teams will be joined by one international team from the UK to compete in seven sports throughout the week. Admission to the competitions is free and open to the public.

May 1 Priority Registration for Army 10-Miler
Be one of 35,000 runners at the 29th annual Army 10-miler this October.

DMAA list updated for April 2013

Fueling Performance Photo Campaign
Share photos of how you fuel your performance and be featured on our Facebook page!

Dietary supplement module
Earn continuing education credits (if eligible) for this two-hour online module.

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HPRC's human performance optimization (HPO) website is for U.S. Warfighters, their families, and those in the field of HPO who support them. The goal is Total Force Fitness: Warfighters optimized to carry out their mission as safely and effectively as possible.

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OPSS: Operation Supplement Safety

You could be putting yourself at risk every day in a way that might surprise you—by using dietary supplements. Some dietary supplements, including ones sold on military installations, may contain problematic and potentially harmful ingredients. “OPSS: Operation Supplement Safety” is a joint initiative between the Human Performance Resource Center and the DoD to educate warrior athletes and consumers about the risks associated with dietary supplement use and how to choose supplements wisely.
OPSS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The top frequently asked questions about dietary supplements.
Tools for Warfighters
Downloadable documents, videos, and apps to help you make informed decisions about dietary supplement use.
Tools for Providers
Materials for healthcare professionals to use to educate themselves and Warfighters, stay informed of developments in dietary supplement safety, and report adverse events associated with dietary supplements.
OPSS Campaign Press Kit
An overview and background on the Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) campaign, campaign materials, and suggested activities for local installations.