DECEMBER 18, 2024 – Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices. “DHA’s commitment is to deliver exceptional care anytime, anywhere, always, including our … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Captures 108 Migrants Near Puerto Rico
DECEMBER 18, 2024 — U.S Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Dominican Republic Navy surface and air units interdicted three vessels carrying 108 migrants during three separate unlawful maritime migration voyages near Puerto Rico. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo completed the repatriation of 64 of the migrants from two of the interdictions to … [Read more...]
Reports of Drone Incursions Taken Seriously
DECEMBER 18, 2024 - The Defense Department is taking all reports of drones seriously and working with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration to examine the sightings and assess the situation, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. It is a big job. "Just to kind of put this into context, … … [Read more...]
Expanding Options for Aging Veterans
DECEMBER 18, 2024 - America is facing a demographic shift of unprecedented scale. By 2030, The U.S. Census Bureau projects seniors will represent one in every five Americans, and many will require coordinated, personalized care to manage chronic conditions and maintain their independence. For veterans, the need for innovative care solutions is even more urgent. Many aging … [Read more...]
Commissaries Honor Space Force’s 5th Birthday
DECEMBER 17, 2024 – On Dec. 20, 2019, Congress established the U.S. Space Force within the Department of the Air Force. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is honored to deliver the commissary benefit to Space Force guardians and their family members, said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “We salute the Space Force’s … [Read more...]