Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto prior to a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 23, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JUNE 26, 2023 - American and Italian service members working together around the world are the living symbol of the strong bonds that tie the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Job Seekers Should Learn Scam Warning Signs
JUNE 24, 2023 - Modern job seekers are accustomed to sharing lots of information during their job search. Effective resumes have the job seeker’s contact information, LinkedIn profiles display candidates’ pictures, and most companies now even require account registration before applying for a position. Job seekers can expect to share their phone number, email, location, and … [Read more...]
DOD Issues Exceptional Family Member Program Policy
JUNE 24, 2023 - The Defense Department has issued its own Exceptional Family Member Program, a move that ensures consistency across the services for military families with special needs. "Service members can't focus on the mission when they have concerns about a family member's health or education needs," said Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., undersecretary of defense for personnel … [Read more...]
Appealing Your VA Health Care Decisions
JUNE 22, 2023 - As a Veteran, you deserve the best health care possible. But you may not always agree with decisions we make about your medical care or whether you are eligible for some types of care. If you disagree with a decision we made, you can appeal it. Here’s how. First, a word about where benefits come from within VA. The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) … [Read more...]
TRICARE Allows to Add a Caregiver to Express Scripts Account
JUNE 23, 2023 – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) today announced that TRICARE beneficiaries can designate a caregiver to help them manage their pharmacy benefit through their Express Scripts, Inc. account online. A caregiver can be a family member, friend, in-home nurse, or anyone who helps the beneficiary manage their medication. Beneficiaries can have up to eight caregivers … [Read more...]