MAY 13, 2024 – Nearly 1 million military spouses serve alongside their loved ones in uniform. These spouses face unique challenges, such as completing permanent change of station moves every two to four years and dealing with the struggles that come with that, for example, having damaged or missing household goods. One military spouse, Chalon Conley-Mosley, a former claims … [Read more...]
Systems Navigators Provide Assistance to PCSing Families
APRIL 18, 2024 – Families preparing for a move can face many obstacles, however Systems Navigators are available to provide support. “Systems Navigators are trained and knowledgeable about systems of care used by families with medical and educational needs,” said Vanessa Mendez, Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator at Army Community Service. “The primary role of a … [Read more...]
Going Overseas? TRICARE For Life Goes With You
APRIL 17, 2024 – Do you have TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Are you living, moving, or planning to travel overseas? It’s important to know how your TFL coverage works outside of the U.S. and U.S. territories. “TRICARE For Life works differently overseas,” said Michael Griffin, a program analyst with the TRICARE Overseas Program Office at the Defense Health Agency. “Knowing your … [Read more...]
Service Members Get New Benefit: Pet Travel Allowance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Klucker (right) and Senior Airman Jeff Cannella, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service specialists, carry a dog to a commercial aircraft outside the Ramstein Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020. Pets and kennels weighing in excess of 150 pounds are not accepted for travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st … [Read more...]
Personally Procured Moves: Your Move, Your Way
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – The Traffic Management Operations office at Joint Base Langley-Eustis serves as one of the busiest personal property processing offices in the U.S. Moving from one duty station to the next is something military members experience throughout their careers. The Personally Procured Move program, formally known as a Do It Yourself, “DITY” move, has a lot of … [Read more...]