MARCH 17, 2025 – If you’re looking for a provider, it’s important to understand the different types of TRICARE providers you can see. The type of provider you see can determine how much you pay for care and the process for filing claims. “Before getting care, always find out if your provider is TRICARE-authorized and in your TRICARE contractor’s network,” said Paul … [Read more...]
Housing Made Simple for Service Members
MARCH 13, 2025 - Finding a home can be a challenge for Service Members and their families, but HOMES.mil is here to help. This official Department of Defense website was created to connect Service Members, their families, and DoD civilians with reliable housing options in their communities. Here's how it works and why it’s a game-changer for the military community. What Is … [Read more...]
Efforts Keep Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Low
MARCH 11, 2025 - Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, was so named in 1976 after a Pennsylvania outbreak of a mystery illness that sickened over 200 and killed 34 in two weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the cause of the illness to be a particular type of bacteria. Legionella bacteria were discovered in the cooling towers of a hotel … [Read more...]
AFN to Reduce Satellite Services in 2026
MARCH 6, 2025 – The days of delicately, and sometimes painstakingly, aligning bulky satellite dishes pointed skyward and running lengthy cables to receive signals through a connected receiver box into the back of a TV are coming to an end for most AFN customers. AFN TV services, however, will continue as the transmission method changes from satellite to internet protocol … [Read more...]
How Veterans Can Afford a Summer Vacation on a Tight Budget
MARCH 6, 2025 - For many American military veterans, the dream of taking a well-deserved summer vacation can feel like a luxury that is simply too far out of reach. With limited budgets, managing the costs of travel, accommodations and activities can be overwhelming; however, there are a few key ways to make that seemingly unattainable dream vacation entirely more attainable, … [Read more...]