MARCH 3, 2026 - On a Unit Training Assembly weekend, the flightline and the briefing rooms aren’t the only places where readiness is built. Sometimes it starts with a small question: How do I write a resume that translates my military skills? And then it can turn into something bigger: a reservist landing a better civilian job, a spouse finding community, or a family feeling … [Read more...]
Exploring TRICARE For Life and Family Member Coverage
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage for other members of your family. “There are several factors that make you eligible for … [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...]
Dental Readiness Begins at Home
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 — Civilian and military dental professionals from Fort Polk engaged families during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, providing education and hands-on demonstrations focused on building healthy oral hygiene habits early in life. Even though pediatric dental services are not … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Navy Shipyard Asbestos Exposure?
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 - Did you know that approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually in the US? Of these cases, one in three mesothelioma patients are shipyard workers and Navy veterans. Thousands of employees were exposed to Norfolk Naval Shipyard asbestos, according to the Mesothelioma Center. And this exposure may have serious long-term health … [Read more...]