JULY 13, 2023 - If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. You must apply by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved. Join VA and the Wounded Warrior Project’s streaming and gaming team for a live broadcast … [Read more...]
BRS Continuation Pay Modernizing Soldier Care
JULY 10, 2023 – For soldiers enrolled in the Blended Retirement System, Continuation Pay is a one-time, mid-career financial incentive payable to soldiers between their eight and 12 year point of service in exchange for additional service. According to Staff Sgt. Candace Galbraith, the military is modernizing its approach to solider care and increasing the flexibility in … [Read more...]
Targeted Care Concept Helps Military Patients
JULY 6, 2023 – Barksdale Air Force Base has been chosen as one of six Air Force Global Strike Command bases to pilot the Targeted Care concept. TC standardizes the patient intake and evaluation process, and ensures the patient gets the specific care they need in a timely manner. “In these beginning stages of integration, the TC pilot bases have already seen success with … [Read more...]
New Army Bereavement Leave Policy for Soldiers
JULY 3, 2023 – Grieving Soldiers who have recently lost a child or spouse now have the option to take up to 14 days of non-chargeable bereavement leave, based on a policy signed by the Secretary of the Army on May 8. Soldiers will be allowed the time off to make funeral and burial arrangements for deceased loved ones as part of a directive passed by the Secretary of Defense … [Read more...]
Explore How TRICARE Covers Young Adults
JUNE 28, 2023 – Is your child a recent high school or college graduate? You might be wondering how this affects their TRICARE eligibility. “Young adult family members’ TRICARE options depend on their age, student status, and a few other factors,” said Debra Fisher, TRICARE Health Plan policy and programs analyst at the Defense Health Agency. “It’s important to know what … [Read more...]