JULY 25, 2024 - Is thinking about retirement scary for you? Does the fear of the unknown give you a double take? Do you think you have prepared enough? If you think of these, you are not alone. I recently stopped by Army Community Service to see just how prepared I was and quickly determined I was in the right place. The financial counselors there can help you start … [Read more...]
Have You Used Sunscreen Today?
JULY 24, 2024 - Public Health Command Europe officials raise awareness about the importance of protecting ourselves from harmful ultraviolet rays while also acknowledging the benefits of moderate sun exposure during Ultraviolet Safety Month in July. According to Lt. Col. Simeon Smith, Public Health Nurse Consultant at Public Health Command Europe, ultraviolet radiation is … [Read more...]
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 - Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in … [Read more...]
Does TRICARE For Life Work With Other Insurance?
JULY 19, 2024 – Do you have TRICARE For Life? If so, you may know that Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. After Medicare processes your claim, it forwards the claim to TRICARE For Life for processing. This eliminates the need for you to file a claim. But if you also have other health insurance, also known as “OHI,” you may have … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Observes National Therapeutic Recreation Week
JULY 16, 2024 - Walter Reed has one of the most robust therapeutic recreation programs in the Military Health System (MHS), helping beneficiaries improve and recover from disabilities and illnesses through various of adaptive activities. National Therapeutic Recreation Week, celebrated annually the second week in July, highlights the importance of recreation therapy in … [Read more...]