SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Military retirement marks a significant transition that affects nearly every aspect of a service member's life. With approximately 43 million veterans currently living in the United States, understanding the complexities of this transition has become increasingly important for both individual veterans and society as a whole. The journey from active duty to … [Read more...]
Do You Need Line of Duty Care
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 - Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. “TRICARE covers National Guard and Reserve members injured while in qualified duty status (under 30 days) through line of duty care,” said James Whitton, Chief, Military Medical … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Military Child of the Year 2026
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Operation Homefront is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 18th annual Military Child of the Year® Award, the hallmark program that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our nation’s military children. Each year, this prestigious award recognizes seven outstanding young individuals, one from each branch of the armed forces — … [Read more...]
TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression. “Managing a chronic condition is easier when you have the right support and resources,” said Dr. Stacy Usher, lead … [Read more...]
Weighing in on Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - A child’s astonished look gave added weight to a vexing issue openly addressed at Naval Hospital Bremerton, September 18, 2025. As a mother brought her young daughter to Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Pediatric Clinic for an appointment, they happened upon Health Promotion’s Health Fair focus on National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Part of the … [Read more...]