OCTOBER 29, 2024 - In an initiative aimed at refining the MilGears platform, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a usability study to gather essential feedback from service members and veterans. Melora McVickers, the Director of Credentialing for Force Education and Training at the Secretary of Defense's office, emphasizes the significance of this study in improving … [Read more...]
Military Health System Using Mobile Apps
OCTOBER 24, 2024 - The Military Health System uses advanced digital health technologies to improve health outcomes. Timely, accurate and useful health information is critical to support military medical staff and patients. The Defense Health Agency Mobility office supports mobile app development to connect patients and medical staff to valuable health information so they can … [Read more...]
Preventing Eye Injuries is One Key to Readiness
OCTOBER 16, 2024 - Eye injuries can happen in a split-second while service members are on duty and during recreational activities, which highlights the importance of wearing eye protection to guard against life-altering injuries. Due to the nature of serving in the military, service members are more likely to experience injury, particularly to their vision, than their … [Read more...]
Voting Rights for U.S. Soldiers Overseas
OCTOBER 10, 2024 – American citizens enjoy many unalienable rights, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to vote. Soldiers are no exception, and many are casting their votes for the upcoming presidential election while overseas. At Camp Kościuszko, in Poznań, Poland, Soldiers have multiple ways to participate in the election. Some can vote online. … [Read more...]
TRICARE Referrals and Specialty Care Change in 2025
OCTOBER 9, 2024 – Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. This change will affect you unless you have TRICARE For Life, the US Family Health Plan, or a TRICARE health plan overseas. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States. This includes enhancing referral management and access to specialty … [Read more...]