By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011 – Brian Campbell knew some challenges were in store for him after he left his Navy career to follow his military wife across the country. But what he didn't count on were the additional challenges brought on not by his status as a military spouse, but by his gender. "I was the first [nonmilitary] male … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
TRICARE Survivor Benefits Continue Upon Death of Sponsor
By Sharon Foster TRICARE Management Activity 8/2/2011 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- TRICARE will continue to provide coverage for family members if a sponsor dies. Options and costs will vary based on the sponsor's military status when he or she dies and if the surviving beneficiary is a spouse or child If a beneficiary is the spouse of an active duty service member who died … [Read more...]
Air Force Academy Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges
8/2/2011 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Academy received top-10 rankings in most available professors, low drug and alcohol use, and best school administration, according to The Best 376 Colleges book, released today by Princeton Review. The Princeton Review ranks the Air Force Academy's faculty fifth in the nation in "most accessible professors" and … [Read more...]
Soldiers Prepare for New Army Physical Fitness Test
August 2, 2011 By Capt. Jeremy Tennent, 6-52nd Air Defense Artillery, 35th ADA Brigade Public Affairs SUWON AIR BASE, South Korea, -- As the U.S. Army overhauls its physical fitness program, Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery are embracing the Physical Readiness Training and are preparing for the new Army Physical Readiness Test. The torrential rain … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Medical Benefits Package (Standard Benefits)
VA’s medical benefits package provides the following health care services to all enrolled veterans. Preventive Care Services Immunizations Physical Examinations Health Care Assessments Screening Tests Health Education Programs Ambulatory (Outpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment Services Emergency outpatient care in VA facilities Medical Surgical (including … [Read more...]