OCTOBER 24, 2025 - If you're a TRICARE beneficiary, mark your calendar: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE plan for 2026. Changes you make during this time will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. “TRICARE Open Season is the time to review your coverage and choose the plan … [Read more...]
What Military Families Do with Their Belongings During Deployments
OCTOBER 24, 2025 - When a deployment begins, military families face many decisions, including what to do with their belongings. Homes often hold more than furniture—they hold years of memories, personal treasures, and practical items. Handling everything properly before leaving can ease stress and make the transition smoother. Every family approaches it differently. Some … [Read more...]
How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown
OCTOBER 23, 2025 - Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, … [Read more...]
October is National Physical Therapy Month
OCTOBER 21, 2025 — October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) is highlighting the role its physical therapy team plays in restoring function, preventing injury, and sustaining readiness among active-duty Sailors and Marines. Each October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) designates National Physical Therapy Month … [Read more...]
Driving Safely Through Seasonal Changes
OCTOBER 16, 2025 - With the lazy days of summer in the rearview, the hustle and bustle of back-to-school routines and changing weather signals a good time to review how to keep yourself, your passengers and others on the road safe during the fall months. According to the most current data from the National Safety Council, October - November 2023 saw 7,710 motor vehicle … [Read more...]