The purpose of the survey was to identify the causes of early attrition from Troop Program Units in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve and to recommend... The 7th ARCOM commanded and controlled all Army Reserve troop program units in Europe.
What are stretch marks? Stretch marks are small, depressed streaks in the skin that appear most often on the abdomen in the later stages of pregnancy when the belly is rapidly expanding to accommodate a growing baby. Some women also get them on their buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts.
There are a wide variety of treatments, but none of them seem to be particularly valuable in preventing or treating this condition. It is generally agreed that there is no good medical evidence that any creams or ointments will produce any sustained improvement in the appearance of stretch marks. The use of physical modalities such as lasers and ultrasound holds some promise, but time will tell if these treatments are effective.