OCTOBER 20, 2023 - It happens all the time. You get an email from a trusted source. It could be a friend or family member, a retailer you frequent often, or even a subscription renewal. You open it, everything looks normal, and then you see a hyperlink. Without thinking twice, you click it, unaware of the scam on the other side. According to Microsoft’s “The New Future of … [Read more...]
How Fit Testing Saves Hearing, Ensures Readiness
OCTOBER 18, 2023 - The Department of Defense will soon require fit testing for hearing protection to guard against future hearing loss and maintain fitness for duty. Without hearing protection, service members and DOD civilians are at risk of permanent hearing loss when exposed to high noise levels like firearms, explosives, vehicle noise, and “continuous hazardous noise … [Read more...]
Efforts and Resources Ramp Up to Help Veterans Quit Smoking
OCTOBER 17, 2023 - In March, the American Dental Association and over 40 stakeholders supported legislation aiming to make facilities of the Veterans Health Administration entirely smoke-free by banning nearly all forms of tobacco. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans each year, and the scientific … [Read more...]
Theaters Screening Taylor Swift Concert Film to Military Communities
OCTOBER 16, 2023 – Service members, military families and retirees can take in a showing of Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour concert film at all the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Reel Time Theaters beginning at 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 13. In partnership with Horizon Distribution and the Exchange,* military moviegoers can enjoy the film showing each weekend through … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Organizations Support VA’s Buddy Check Week
OCTOBER 13, 2023 - The Strong Veterans Act of 2022 requires VA to conduct an annual Buddy Check Week. During the week of Oct. 16-20, all Veterans are invited to complete peer wellness, resiliency and S.A.V.E. training with a pledge to talk to 10 Veterans, families and caregivers and/or survivors. VA’s goal is to increase access to VA health and benefits, improve mental health, … [Read more...]