APRIL 3, 2024 – Did you know that TRICARE has a dental health newsletter? It’s called the TRICARE Health Matters Dental Newsletter, and it’s full of information about the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) and oral health. The latest issue of the newsletter is now online. If you’re enrolled in the TDP, you may receive the newsletter in the mail or by email. The Defense Health … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2024
Italy Takes Command of International Red Sea Task Force
APRIL 3, 2024 – The U.S. Navy turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters here, April 3. Italian Navy Capt. Roberto Messina assumed command from U.S. Navy Capt. David Coles, who has commanded CTF 153 since November. This is the third time Italy has assumed … [Read more...]
Space Strategy Looks to Integrate DoD, Commercial Efforts
APRIL 3, 2024 - Space plays a critical role in American security and prosperity, and it is essential to the men and women in the Defense Department who rely on space-based services every day to execute their missions. Increasingly, the commercial space sector is developing capabilities and services that have the potential to support national security. To seize this … [Read more...]
Airmen Get Incentive Pay for Extremely Cold Locations
477 Fighter Group airmen in the snow, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (USAF Photos by Staff Sgt. Mike Campbell) APRIL 2, 2024 - Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Weather … [Read more...]
Air Force Safety Enterprise Announces New Mission
APRIL 2, 2024 - The Air Force Safety Center released a new strategic plan outlining new goals and focus areas to align with Department of the Air Force priorities. The DAF Safety Strategic Plan establishes the requirements for the enterprise to achieve its vision in support of national and department-level guidance. The plan will be used to identify resource requirements, … [Read more...]