AUGUST 30, 2023 - With the presidential drawdown authority package announced yesterday, the U.S. has committed more than $43 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion in February 2022. "Today, the department also announced an additional security assistance [package] to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs," said Deputy … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Copayments, Cost-Shares, and Other TRICARE Costs You Should Know
AUGUST 30, 2023 - When it comes to health care costs, “copayment,” “cost-share,” and “deductible” are terms you might hear a lot. But what do these terms mean, and how might they affect you? Copayments, cost-shares, and annual deductibles are types of out-of-pocket costs you may pay to get covered health services and prescription drugs. A copayment is a fixed dollar … [Read more...]
Florida National Guard Activated as Hurricane Idalia Approaches
AUGUST 29, 2023 - Hurricane Idalia is on track to reach Florida's west coast by tomorrow morning. Idalia "may bring a life-threatening storm surge to portions of the Florida Gulf Coast, as well as strong winds and significant flooding across Southeastern states," according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency report posted to its website this afternoon. FEMA is … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia Assumes Command of Maritime Security
AUGUST 29, 2023 - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia assumed command of a multinational task force that monitors merchant shipping through key strategic chokepoints during an indoor ceremony here Aug. 27. Royal Saudi Navy Commodore Saleh Aloufi assumed command of Coalition Task Force Sentinel from U.K. Royal Navy Commodore Peter Laughton. CTF Sentinel is the operational task force … [Read more...]
A “How To” on Space-A
AUGUST 29, 2023 - The Space Available Travel program has grown in popularity over the years as an affordable way for active duty and retired service members and their families to travel abroad, or across the United States at nearly no cost. However, the process is unfamiliar compared to standard travel airfare which often leads qualified members to pass up on Space-A travel … [Read more...]