JULY 16, 2024 - Walter Reed has one of the most robust therapeutic recreation programs in the Military Health System (MHS), helping beneficiaries improve and recover from disabilities and illnesses through various of adaptive activities. National Therapeutic Recreation Week, celebrated annually the second week in July, highlights the importance of recreation therapy in … [Read more...]
Manage TRICARE Prescriptions With Mobile App
JULY 12, 2024 – Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your medications? Want to see the status of your prescriptions before you head to the pharmacy? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere. Express Scripts is the TRICARE Pharmacy Program contractor that administers your pharmacy benefit. “The mobile … [Read more...]
Guide to Absentee Voting for U.S. Citizens Abroad in 2024
JULY 10, 2024 – Being stationed or deployed overseas can be both rewarding and challenging. One of these challenges is staying connected and informed about policies and issues back home. However, U.S. citizens can ensure their voices are heard through absentee voting, even while overseas. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act protects the voting rights of … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Agerholm
JULY 8, 2024 - When a comrade falls in war, you do what you can to help them. That's a mantra Marine Corps Pfc. Harold Christ Agerholm took seriously during the World War II Battle of Saipan when he helped evacuate nearly four-dozen wounded men during a large enemy counterattack. Agerholm didn't survive the mission, but his selfless actions led leaders to posthumously bestow … [Read more...]
Celebrate Safely: Essential Tips for the 4th of July
JULY 3, 2024 — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks. While fireworks are not allowed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, the focus on safety applies everywhere. “The Tulsa District hosts more than twenty-two million visitors each year,” said Hutch Todd, Keystone Lake assistant manager. … [Read more...]