AMU Edge

By Drew Maffett Current Master’s Degree Student, Sports and Health Sciences If you’ve ever wondered why one person finishes a workout feeling calm and accomplished while another walks away feeling anxious, exhausted, or completely overwhelmed, the answer may be less related to fitness and more related to how efficiently their nervous system is functioning. Exercise isn’t just a challenge for your muscles; it’s also a stressor that your brain has to interpret and overcome.

By John Robert Morton, Student and Alumni Affairs Liaison, and Kurt Radtke, AMU Graduate As global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, the people who discover and develop mineral resources play a vital role in shaping our future. American Military University (AMU) alumnus Kurt Radtke is a part of that effort.

By Courtney Pulley, Aedanaya Diamond and Maya Moriarty Members, AARG Space analog missions are designed to resemble some of the operational and psychological conditions associated with spaceflight.

The AARG 10i mission crew holding the mission flag. This special flag represents the analog astronauts of the current mission and all previous missions at ILMAH. From left to right: Mission Specialist Anthony Poulin, Mission Specialist Stephen Berry, Flight Director Yuki “The Fonz” Nishimura, Crew Commander Estrella “Estre” Blanton, and Mission Specialist James Berg. Image courtesy of ILMAH Manager Pranika Gupta.

The AARG 10i mission crew holding the mission flag. This special flag represents the analog astronauts of the current mission and all previous missions at ILMAH. From left to right: Mission Specialist Anthony Poulin, Mission Specialist Stephen Berry, Flight Director Yuki “The Fonz” Nishimura, Crew Commander Estrella “Estre” Blanton, and Mission Specialist James Berg. Image courtesy of ILMAH Manager Pranika Gupta.

By Robbie Gould Staff Writer For many servicemembers, leaving military service marks the beginning of an entirely new challenge. Start a degree at American Military University. Stepping into the civilian workforce often means translating years of military experience into terms employers immediately recognize.

By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski Faculty Member, Criminal Justice Technology continues to change law enforcement. To combat crime, law enforcement agencies must provide officers with sufficient training into all the technologies that can be utilized to identify, collect and preserve digital evidence. Start a Public Safety degree at American Military University.

By John Robert Morton, Student and Alumni Affairs Liaison, and Lawson C. “Gus” Stuart, AMU Graduate As the FIFA® World Cup games captivate fans across North America, one thing remains constant behind every match: the dedicated first responders who keep athletes, spectators and communities safe. American Military University (AMU) alumnus Lawson C. “Gus” Stuart has dedicated his life to emergency services.

By Drew Maffett Current Master’s Degree Student, Sports and Health Sciences The Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means everyone will be spending more time outside in the heat. Whether you’re grilling a meal, hiking, spending the day at the beach, or watching fireworks, it’s a good time to refresh your memory on dehydration symptoms and heat-related illnesses.

Brian’s ultimate destination: Mount Katahdin in Maine. By John Robert Morton, Student and Alumni Affairs Liaison, and Brian Fisher, AMU Graduate Some individual goals are small and involve simple tasks. Other goals are much, much larger and potentially life-changing. Alumnus Brian Fisher. Image courtesy of author. American Military University (AMU) alumnus Brian Fisher has set out to achieve a major lifetime goal: hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.