MAY 5, 2023 – Most people become entitled to Medicare when they reach age 65. If you or a family member will turn 65 this year, join us Thursday, May 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for a webinar, “Getting Started With Medicare and TRICARE.” This TRICARE webinar will give you a step-by-step overview of when and how to sign up for Medicare. You’ll also learn how Medicare and … [Read more...]
Supporting Military Children
APRIL 28, 2023 - Parenthood is hard. Being a parent in the military adds a new layer of challenges. April is the Month of the Military Child, created by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986. The month recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the children as they support their military parents. According to Molly Holm, 133rd Airlift Wing’s Airman and … [Read more...]
New Policy Restricting Lithium Batteries Takes Effect May 15
APRIL 19, 2023 – With peak summer permanent change of station season just around the corner, there are a few things Soldiers and Families should consider when preparing for their upcoming moves. One hot item this year is lithium batteries. Jason Todd, the director of Base Support Operations Transportation, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, said that effective May 15 the … [Read more...]
Naval STEM Launches Naval Horizons Essay Contest
APRIL 17, 2023 - The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Naval STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) program has gone live with the newest iteration of its Naval Horizons student essay contest for high school and college students. Naval Horizons is a STEM educational video series from the DoN’s Naval STEM Coordination Office, located at the Office of Naval Research … [Read more...]
Child Survivor Benefit Plan Coverage Considerations
APRIL 13, 2023 - Planning for retirement is exciting, but it can get complicated quickly. Trained Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) are ready to give you the information you need to make informed decisions. Make sure to bring your spouse to all retirement planning sessions so that you both hear the same information. Sometimes spouses hear things differently or focus on … [Read more...]