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...]
Archives for July 2023
Biden Approves Mobilization of Reserves to Support Ukraine
JULY 14, 2023 - President Joe Biden yesterday issued an executive order approving the mobilization of select reserve forces with up to 3,000 personnel, augmenting the armed forces in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. This operation will be designated as a contingency operation, said Army Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II, Joint Staff director of operations, during a press … [Read more...]
Chief Holds All-Call with Scott AFB Airmen
JULY 13, 2023 - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently visited Scott Air Force Base and held a base-wide all-call. As the voice of the Air Force’s enlisted corps, Bass travels worldwide visiting Air Force installations and ensuring the voices of the enlisted force are heard. She oversees the enlisted force and serves as the principal advisor to the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Guard Helps Build Homes for Native Veterans
JULY 13, 2023 – Engineers from various squadrons of the 103rd Airlift Wing worked on building homes for disabled Cherokee veterans June 26 – July 7. The work is part of the multi-year rotational project known as the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative, which provides training for the Airmen and 21 houses built by the project’s completion. Air Force Master Sgt. Jon … [Read more...]
Marines and Aussie Aviators Fly Joint Strike Fighters Together
JULY 13, 2023 - U.S. Marines and Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, have been training with Allies at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia for three weeks. Upon arrival following their trans-Pacific flights, and after a year in the … [Read more...]