OCTOBER 10, 2025 - Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage … [Read more...]
Prevention Today for a Stronger Force Tomorrow
OCTOBER 3, 2025 — In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is emphasizing the importance of early detection, personalized risk assessments and accessible mammography services for eligible beneficiaries at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk. Col. Idongesit Ebeute, deputy commander for nursing at BJACH, said the … [Read more...]
Eat Pink for Breast Cancer Prevention
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Breast cancer follows skin cancer as the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. Many people wear a pink ribbon or pink clothes to raise breast cancer awareness. Let’s put another spin on bringing awareness to breast cancer prevention — eat pink! Let's explore how eating colorful, antioxidant-rich foods can support breast cancer … [Read more...]
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Emergencies can happen when you least expect them – sudden power outages, a severe storm or an unexpected shelter-in-place order. We can’t predict when emergencies happen, but we can be ready for them! At U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux, preparedness is a community effort that keeps us all safer. September is National Preparedness Month and the perfect … [Read more...]
Retiring After A Career Of Serving In The Military
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Military retirement marks a significant transition that affects nearly every aspect of a service member's life. With approximately 43 million veterans currently living in the United States, understanding the complexities of this transition has become increasingly important for both individual veterans and society as a whole. The journey from active duty to … [Read more...]