JULY 24, 2023 – AFWERX hosted Spark Lab Innovation, Design Thinking and Pitch Coaching course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 18-20, 2023. The three-day course taught Airmen how to explore “design thinking” and “innovation framework”, developing new mindsets for creative problem-solving and prototyping through seminars, group exercises and hands-on … [Read more...]
Tips for Managing Post-PCS Stress
JULY 15, 2023 – Moving season is in full swing for many military families! The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and stressful. Saying goodbye to what was familiar, and adjusting to new housing, employment, routines, social activities and schools can at times feel overwhelming. Logistically, some changes can be more time-consuming than … [Read more...]
TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy
JULY 14, 2023 – Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription: military pharmacies, TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, TRICARE retail network pharmacies, and non-network pharmacies. However, the drug you need and who you are may affect where you can get your prescription, as described in the TRICARE Pharmacy Program … [Read more...]
Should You Consider Trade School After Leaving Military Service?
JULY 11, 2023 - No matter how long you were in the service of the armed forces for your country, no matter what you did, or what you saw whenever you were in the armed forces, returning to civilian life can be an adjustment for many veterans. Even if they never saw battle and had mundane jobs during the duration of their service, and never even left the country, the … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Members Enjoy Double Points Day
JULY 7, 2023 – Shopping at the Express with the MILITARY STAR® card is twice as nice on double points day. On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points. Cardmembers earn unlimited rewards points on purchases and receive a … [Read more...]