APRIL 2, 2025 — April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is leading efforts to educate Soldiers about responsible alcohol consumption and available resources. "April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for us to talk about and understand the uses and misuses of alcohol with our department and others that work with us," said … [Read more...]
Military Gets Discount to World War I Musical
MARCH 31, 2025 - Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus) on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War. In honor of our … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services
MARCH 27, 2025 - Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families … [Read more...]
Nutrition, Community Important for Service Members
MARCH 26, 2025 - Whether we’re deployed, training stateside, or sitting down with family at home, the food we consume not only fuels our bodies but also strengthens our bonds with one another. Reflecting on the importance of proper nutrition for health and the acknowledgement of how food unites us as a community. These concepts ring true with service members, where shared meals … [Read more...]
REAL ID Begins in May
MARCH 25, 2025 - The REAL ID Act enforcement date of May 7 is fast approaching, and under these requirements, all personnel accessing Fort McCoy will be required to have a common access card (CAC) or other form of identification compliant with REAL ID requirements. Anyone using a CAC for access to Fort McCoy is already compliant and will not need to take further action. For … [Read more...]