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...]

JULY 3, 2024 — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks. While fireworks are not allowed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, the focus on safety applies everywhere. “The Tulsa District hosts more than twenty-two million visitors each year,” said Hutch Todd, Keystone Lake assistant manager. … [Read more...]

JUNE 28, 2024 - Did you know that June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month? It’s the perfect time to start focusing on the many benefits they bring when added to your diet. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, individuals should include more fruits and vegetables in their daily diet by aiming to eat 1.5- to 2-cups-equivalent of fruits and 2- to … [Read more...]

JUNE 12, 2024 - The Defense Department issued a new policy this month to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves.  Under the new policy, which was published in the Joint Travel Regulations, the department will reimburse up to $1,000 of expenses for service members who are breastfeeding children up to 12 months old. … [Read more...]