By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 – Beginning this month, some National Guard and reserve members will need to pay dental premiums directly rather than through payroll deduction, a senior official of the TRICARE military health plan said today. A change to the TRICARE Dental Program means that payroll deduction for premiums is not … [Read more...]
New Mobile App Connects Airmen to Their Base
Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs 5/1/2012 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- Want to connect with friends and family? There's an app for that. Need to find the best restaurant around? There's an app for that. Want to see what movies are playing nearby? There's an app for that. Discovering what events your base is hosting on a particular day? … [Read more...]
Let the 2012 Warrior Games Begin
Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity 5/1/2012 - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- Hundreds of wounded warriors, family members and supporters gather here for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Warrior Games April 30. The Warrior Games comprises seven sports -- swimming, cycling wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, archery, shooting and track and field - for … [Read more...]
Army Extends Smart Card Pilot for Spouses, Retirees
April 19, 2012 By Margaret McBride, G-6 WASHINGTON -- The Army recently extended its smartcard pilot for Army spouses and retirees through September after what officials called a very positive response to the pilot program, which began in October 2011. The Army is evaluating smartcard identity authentication as an alternative to username/password login to websites, such as … [Read more...]
Fort Meade Celebrates ‘Denim Day’ as Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md.-- As part of the installation's observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Fort Meade will celebrate Denim Day on April 25. Denim Day is an annual campaign to help raise awareness about sexual assault and rape. Fort Meade organizations are encouraged to join the observance and allow service members and civilians to wear denim. The movement began … [Read more...]