DECEMBER 26, 2023 - It's that time of year again! Tis the season for those wonderful holidays when many of us gather with families and friends to eat and drink with happy abandonment, often forgetting about any excess calories. Most of our daily fitness routine becomes a distant memory. Your thoughts may lean toward refocusing in the New Year with the same resolution you made … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2023
AFWERX Challenge Rapidly Brings Solutions to the Warfighter
DECEMBER 26, 2023 – As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, AFWERX finds creative ways to bring cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to the battlefield. One of those methods is the AFWERX Challenge, a fast and efficient way to solve a mission-critical problem and create positive impacts for the Department of Defense. AFWERX … [Read more...]
Iron Soldiers Deliver Toys and Cheer in Poland
Iron Soldiers from the 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, display commitment to community service, sharing laughter and gifts with the community of Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland during their annual 'Pioneer Rush' on December 19, 2023. The coined "Pioneer Rush" is a heartwarming initiative where soldiers carry toys in their … [Read more...]
Know Your 2024 TRICARE Health Plan Costs
DECEMBER 26, 2023 – With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. “TRICARE costs may change every year based on the law and the federal cost of living adjustment,” said Zelly Zim, a senior analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs … [Read more...]
U.S. Strikes Facilities in Iraq
DECEMBER 26, 2023 - Yesterday, at President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces conducted necessary and proportionate strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Iraq. These precision strikes are a response to a series of attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-sponsored militias, including an attack by … [Read more...]