MAY 14, 2025 - Did you know that oral health has important links to your overall health? That’s why it’s especially important that children get proper dental care from an early age. This helps them maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives. Luckily, the TRICARE Dental Program, administered by United Concordia, has you covered. The TDP provides dental health for … [Read more...]
U.S. Strengthens Alliances in East Africa
MAY 14, 2025 - The Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union naval forces, came together for the semiannual Bull Shark exercise in Djibouti, May 5-6, 2025, to strengthen communication and collaboration among international partners and allies. Bull Shark 25-2 was designed to test the interoperability of the host nation … [Read more...]
Hospital Okinawa is Empowering First Responders
MAY 13, 2025 — On 29 April, U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) Camp Foster, Japan. Staff from USNHO held a one-day facilitator course. Cdr. Amy Aparicio brought together a team of subject matter experts (SME), including Capt. Michelle Sangiorgi and Amanda Studer from the Emergency Department. Cdr. Frank Riojas from Staff Education and Training (SEAT) helped provide training … [Read more...]
Dog Company Strengthens Regional Ties
MAY 13, 2025 — After nearly a month of dynamic multinational training, Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, concluded their participation in African Lion 2025 (AL25) — U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual combined joint exercise. Deployed to Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2), Dog Company executed a high-tempo … [Read more...]
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Scores Another Bust
MAY 13, 2025 - The littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel May 1 while supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South. This is the ship's third successful interdiction during its maiden deployment. In mid-April, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul interdicted two vessels, confiscating 580 kilograms (1,279 pounds) of cocaine … [Read more...]