OCTOBER 26, 2023 – In February 2007, the Department of Defense originally launched the YouCanQuit2 educational campaign, now aligned with the Defense Health Agency, with the mission of helping service members and their loved ones quit tobacco. The DOD, DHA and military service components acting on direction from Congress also recognized a need to develop educational campaigns … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Sweepstakes Back for 10th Year
OCTOBER 25, 2023 – ‘Tis the season for giving—and MILITARY STAR® is giving the gift of holiday bills paid in full! During the 10th annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes, military shoppers will automatically be entered every time they use their MILITARY STAR card from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Five grand-prize winners will have their MILITARY STAR card balances paid … [Read more...]
Fostering Connection: Strategies for Military Families with Young Children
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - The unique challenges faced by military families, especially those with young children, cannot be understated. Frequent relocations, long periods of separation, and the general unpredictability of military life can take a toll on familial bonds. However, with deliberate effort and the right strategies, families can overcome these obstacles and maintain a … [Read more...]
Red Ribbon Week Touts Drug Free Lifestyle
OCTOBER 21, 2023 - In just a few short weeks, students of all ages will be wearing red ribbons touting their commitment to living a drug-free life and ensuring others around them do the same. “We no longer live in a culture where there are off-limit subjects,” said Devita Hampton, Army Substance Abuse Program specialist. “It takes a community to teach prevention and as a … [Read more...]
Phishing — Without Rods
OCTOBER 20, 2023 - It happens all the time. You get an email from a trusted source. It could be a friend or family member, a retailer you frequent often, or even a subscription renewal. You open it, everything looks normal, and then you see a hyperlink. Without thinking twice, you click it, unaware of the scam on the other side. According to Microsoft’s “The New Future of … [Read more...]