Nov. 10, 2021 VA celebrates caregivers for commitment to America’s veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Caregiver Support Program is presenting a monthlong series of virtual events and activities celebrating veterans’ caregivers in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month.
Nov. 10, 2021 Four years after benefit launches, veterans save with Exchange access Since they were granted access to ShopMyExchange.com on Veterans Day 2017, more than 275,000 veterans have used their lifelong benefit, which offers tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing.
Nov. 10, 2021 TRICARE Open Season starts, explore your options Autumn is upon us. That means it’s time to consider your health care options for 2022. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 8 and ends Monday, Dec. 13. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a
Nov. 8, 2021 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Observing National Veterans and Military Families Month Our families serve every bit as much as we do. That’s one reason why it’s so important during this National Veterans and Military Families Month that we take time to recognize them for the sacrifices they make and for the support they continue to give all those who have worn -- and who still wear
Nov. 5, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 5, 2021 AAFES recognizing America’s heroes with coins on Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will be handing out free challenge coins to those who selflessly served the nation.
Nov. 5, 2021 DFAS launches new kind of myPay account for military gray-area retirees A new kind of myPay account is now available from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve “gray-area retirees” awaiting age 60 to receive retired pay.
Nov. 5, 2021 Changes coming to TRICARE retail network pharmacies There are changes coming soon to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Starting Dec. 15, CVS Pharmacy will join the TRICARE network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies will leave the network.
Nov. 2, 2021 Air Force recruiting releases docuseries on BMT Titled “Basic,” the eight-part docuseries was released on the Air Force Recruiting official YouTube page Oct. 28. For Air Force leaders, this is a unique opportunity to show recruits an in-depth look into their upcoming experience.
Oct. 29, 2021 Air Force adoption of water fluoridation in 1954 led to dental improvements On September 22, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force posted images to its social media page as part of a story about one of the crewmembers of Lt. Col. Charles “Deacon” Miller’s B-29, Deacon’s Disciples II, whose last flight in World War II set a record for the fastest non-stop trip from