The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS): DEERS is a computerized database of military sponsors, families and others worldwide who are entitled under the law to TRICARE benefits. DEERS registration is required for TRICARE eligibility. Registration in DEERS … [Read more...]
TRICARE Eligibility
TRICARE delivers health care, but it does not determine who is and who is not eligible to receive care - the Uniformed Services make that decision. Active duty Soldiers, their family members, retirees and their family members, surviving family members of deceased active or retired Soldiers, and certain former spouses (who meet length-of-marriage rules and other requirements) … [Read more...]
TRICARE Extra
Under this option, you will choose a doctor, hospital, or other medical provider listed in the TRICARE Provider Directory. If you need assistance, call the Health Care Finder (HCF) at your nearest TRICARE Service Center. With this option, you don't have to enroll or pay an … [Read more...]
TRICARE Standard
TRICARE Standard is the basic TRICARE health care program for people not enrolled in TRICARE Prime. (Active duty service members are enrolled in Prime, and many other beneficiaries choose to enroll.) Click Here to see how Standard differs from Prime. See … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]