JULY 11, 2023 - No matter how long you were in the service of the armed forces for your country, no matter what you did, or what you saw whenever you were in the armed forces, returning to civilian life can be an adjustment for many veterans. Even if they never saw battle and had mundane jobs during the duration of their service, and never even left the country, the … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Members Enjoy Double Points Day
JULY 7, 2023 – Shopping at the Express with the MILITARY STAR® card is twice as nice on double points day. On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points. Cardmembers earn unlimited rewards points on purchases and receive a … [Read more...]
Spouse and Family Forum Set for August 2nd
JULY 6, 2023 - The Air Force Materiel Command will host its next virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. ET on ZoomGov. Air Force experts will be on the line to share updates, resources, and answer questions related to spouse employment and higher education opportunities. All uniformed and civilian spouses and family members are invited to attend the virtual … [Read more...]
Targeted Care Concept Helps Military Patients
JULY 6, 2023 – Barksdale Air Force Base has been chosen as one of six Air Force Global Strike Command bases to pilot the Targeted Care concept. TC standardizes the patient intake and evaluation process, and ensures the patient gets the specific care they need in a timely manner. “In these beginning stages of integration, the TC pilot bases have already seen success with … [Read more...]
All Trauma Can Cause PTSD
JUNE 30, 2023 - Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield. PTSD is a physical and mental reaction to a situation or event that was perceived as dangerous, according to behavioral health experts. “The key is being exposed to a … [Read more...]