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...]
What Are the Best Treatments For PTSD?
JULY 20, 2024 - Luckily, there are a variety of treatments that evidence shows successfully treat PTSD. I’ve found just the expert to discuss current treatments. Marija Kelber is a research psychologist with a doctorate in psychology and is team lead at the Defense Health Agency’s Psychological Health Center of Excellence. Studies have shown that talk therapies or … [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...]