JANUARY 30, 2026 - At the heart of the Air Force’s mission are the Airmen and Guardians who execute it. Their readiness depends on a simple, yet critical promise: having access to a clean, comfortable and safe place to call home. In October 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, established the Barracks Task Force with a clear mandate to ensure every warfighter’s home meets … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2026
Feb. 11 Deadline for Scholarships for Military Children
JANUARY 30, 2026 – The Feb. 11 deadline approaches to submit applications to the Scholarships for Military Children program, administered by the nonprofit Fisher House Foundation. A total of 500 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the 2026-27 school year with at least one recipient selected at each military commissary store location where qualified … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Dental Premiums Starting March 1
JANUARY 30, 2026 - Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program? You should know that new premium rates will be in effect March 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Take a look and find the premium rate you’ll be paying in the coming coverage year. “TDP is a voluntary dental program available to eligible TRICARE beneficiaries,” explained Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with … [Read more...]
Boots to Business Empowers Military Entrepreneurs
JANUARY 30, 2026 — The Army’s home in the Caribbean hosted a Small Business Administration Veterans Business Outreach Center Boots to Business workshop Jan. 28–29, equipping transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with practical knowledge and resources to start and grow their own businesses. The two-day workshop was filled to capacity, highlighting strong … [Read more...]
General Officers Forge Flying Proficiency
JANUARY 30, 2026 - In a powerful demonstration of leading from the front at every echelon, U.S. Air Force generals have taken to the skies here to reaffirm that command at every level is backed by the same core competencies demanded of every Airman under their leadership, Jan. 9-15. Training sorties across the western region of the country occurred in the weeks leading up to … [Read more...]