APRIL 22, 2026 - The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have jointly released a new, evidence-based clinical practice guideline, Tobacco Use Treatment, to help service members and veterans quit tobacco. Since the publication of the previous VA/DOD CPG in 2008, substantial advances in tobacco cessation research, “specifically in options for … [Read more...]
How Divorce Affects Your Family’s TRICARE Benefits
APRIL 9, 2026 - During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. In general, here’s what will happen to your TRICARE eligibility when your divorce or annulment is final. Sponsors and their children: Sponsors, their biological children, and their adopted children stay eligible for TRICARE (unless they lose … [Read more...]
Best Passport Photo Makers in 2026 by Format Coverage
APRIL 10, 2026 - Most people looking for a passport photo maker are thinking about one thing: a 2×2 inch picture that will be accepted by the post office or the U.S. Department of State's online portal. That's a fair objective — but it's a pretty slender definition for a tool you might want to use again for a hugely different purpose. The format issue is this: not all … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Puts Patient Safety First
MARCH 24, 2026 - At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the hospital team aims to ensure that patient safety is never a concern, protecting every patient from preventable harm. Walter Reed has consistently earned an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, the most recent for fall 2025, highlighting the medical center’s commitment to patient safety and … [Read more...]
Meal Pricing Set for 2026-27 School Year
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 – To comply with federal law, school meals will increase by 25 cents at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools outside the continental United States (OCONUS) for the 2026-27 school year. The lunch price for elementary (grades UPK-five) and secondary (grades six-12) students’ meals will be $3.75 and $4, respectively. Breakfast for all … [Read more...]