NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025. “TDP premium rates change periodically,” said Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with the Dental Program Section of the TRICARE Health Plan at the Defense Health Agency. “This … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Advisor Visits Swedish Air Defense Regiment
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, visits the Älvsborg Marine Regiment in Gothenburg, Sweden, Oct. 23, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech) NOVEMBER 1, 2024 - Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black visited Sweden, Oct. 21-24. The purpose of … [Read more...]
Trunk-or-Treat, Haunted Hangar Halloween Events
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – A combined “Trunk-or-Treat” and “Haunted Hangar” event brought both on-base community members and Japanese guests to the installation Saturday for an evening of fun and frightful Halloween festivities. The U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan and U.S. Army Garrison Japan co-hosted the annual event, in which they transformed the USAABJ aircraft hangar into a … [Read more...]
Squadron Embraces Heritage Ahead of Veterans Day
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 hosted a former aviator from its predecessor squadron, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6, to walk through squadron history and heritage following the 249th birthday celebration of the U.S. Navy. Every November, the United States takes a day to honor veterans for their service and sacrifices to their country. … [Read more...]
Navy Looks to Recruit 40,600 New Sailors in 2025
OCTOBER 31, 2024 – Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) today announced its recruitment goals for Fiscal Year 2025, while acknowledging the significant achievements of Fiscal Year 2024. With a commitment to building a mission-ready force, the Navy will continue to focus on innovative strategies and outreach to meet the evolving needs of the Fleet. For Fiscal Year 2025, the Navy has … [Read more...]