DECEMBER 27, 2023 - In the complex landscape of healthcare options available to Americans, military veterans often find themselves grappling with the question: Do I Need Medicare if I Have TRICARE and VA Benefits? This is a nuanced inquiry that needs a clear understanding of each healthcare program and how they complement or overlap with one another. TRICARE is a federal … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2023
3 Basics of Great Team Communication in Your Post-Military Role
DECEMBER 26, 2023 - Stepping out of uniform into a civilian role, the rules of engagement for communication differ. It's less about ranks and orders, more about dialogues and ideas. Think of it as switching your radio from command signals to open frequencies where every voice tunes into the same channel – that's your new team dynamic. How do we get everyone on that … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Deliver Holiday Messages
DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall provided remarks to Airmen, Guardians and civilian teammates for the remarkable work they've provided during 2023. Through the incredible challenges over the course of the year, Kendall offered his thanks and gratitude. One Team One … [Read more...]
After Tough Year, Military Recruiting Is Looking Up
DECEMBER 23, 2023 - It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but that situation is looking up, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder during a news conference yesterday. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said recruiting will remain challenging, but the services are adapting to the challenging environment and there's reason to be optimistic. Last … [Read more...]
Guard’s 147th Attack Wing Receives Latest MQ-9 Reaper
Members of the 147th Attack Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unload a Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper at Ellington Field JRB in Houston, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023. The acquistion of the Block 5 Reaper wil enchance the wing's operational capabilities, ensuring it remains a formidable force in the ever-changing landsape of modern warfare. DECEMBER 22, 2023 - The 147th Attack Wing recently … [Read more...]