OCTOBER 2, 2024 — The Soldier Support Center filled with military retirees from across the branches of service Saturday morning as they gathered for the installation’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The event, put together by the Retirement Services Office, focused on the retired and soon-to-be retired (within 12 months) populations. Experts from TRICARE, finance, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Guard Using Drones to Fight Wildfires
Sgt. Donald Underwood, an unmanned aerial systems operator with Delta Company, 545th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, operates a UAS during a multi-agency wildland firefighting unmanned aerial systems integration exercise at Crowder Lake near Weatherford, Oklahoma, Sept. 25-26. The exercise brought the Oklahoma … [Read more...]
NC Guard Delivers Food, Water to Hurricane Victims
Members of the North Carolina Air National Guard transport more than 100,000 pounds of essential goods to Western North Carolina in support of humanitarian efforts following Helene. The cargo, delivered aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, consisted of more than 48 pallets of water, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and other vital supplies. (Photo by US Air National Guard Technical … [Read more...]
Army Showcases Future Assault Aircraft
OCTOBER 2, 2024 — The U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA, is set to deliver a transformational capability for ground forces and aircrews alike. With enhanced speed and improved range, FLRAA accomplishes the mission twice as far and twice as fast, creating multiple dilemmas for the enemy, expanding the depth of the battlefield and extending the reach of air … [Read more...]
How TRICARE For Life Works With Medicare
OCTOBER 2, 2024 – Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? Unlock your health by understanding how TRICARE For Life works with Medicare and plan your coverage effectively, while avoiding out-of-pocket costs. “TRICARE For Life works with Medicare to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses for TRICARE-covered healthcare services you receive,” said Anne E. Breslin, TRICARE For … [Read more...]