APRIL 26, 2024 - The Department of Defense, in partnership with other federal agencies, has options available to help budding entrepreneurs within the military community start and maintain their businesses. Most families in the U.S. — military families included — want two breadwinners in the family to make ends meet. But given the unpredictable nature of military life, … [Read more...]
Five & Thrive Expands Guidebook
APRIL 25, 2024 - Family readiness is mission readiness, and military families deserve a quality of life that supports their journey rather than hinder it. The Five & Thrive initiative began in 2021, headed by Sharene Brown, spouse of the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to tackle the top five quality-of-life issues - childcare, education, healthcare, housing, … [Read more...]
The Military History of Ray-Ban
APRIL 27, 2024 - Ray-Ban is an iconic brand that has permeated popular culture for decades. It has become a lasting touchstone of the all-American aesthetic, as close to apple pie and the bald eagle, representing the aspirational true blue American. Almost a whole century after its inception, parent conglomerate EssilorLuxottica reported an 8% increase in revenue following the … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Covers Cancer Clinical Trials
APRIL 22, 2024 – If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI is the federal government’s main agency for cancer research and training. “NCI-sponsored clinical trials are at the forefront of cancer research and care,” said … [Read more...]
Show You Care, Protect Yourself, Others from STIs
APRIL 20, 2024 - More than 20 years ago, military public health scientists warned that service members had higher rates of certain sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, than U.S. civilians. The military’s higher risk of STD was reportedly due to aspects of military life that led to frequent partner turnover, multiple partners, and negative attitudes toward condom use. … [Read more...]