AUGUST 17, 2023 - Military personnel and their families can enjoy a beautiful and welcoming vacation at the Navy Getaways, Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons, tucked away on a gorgeous peninsula bordered by the waters of the Patuxent River. For military personnel, the stunning views of the Patuxent River shoreline and the variety of recreational opportunities make it a … [Read more...]
Carnival Salutes Military Guests with Appreciation Day
Impact-Site-Verification: -1716040488 JULY 20, 2023 – Building on its standing as the cruise line that carries the most military service members, Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Military Appreciation Gathering into a full Military Appreciation Day, on all sailings in North America. Beginning the week of July 24, Carnival’s Military Appreciation Day will be held on … [Read more...]
How to Minimize Family Stress During PCS Season
JUNE 22, 2023 – For many service members, the general rotation for a Permanent Change of Station is every two to four years. Regardless of how many times a military family has moved, each move varies, and each family member responds differently to the transition. The process of relocating during the PCS season can induce stress in response to changes to living arrangements, … [Read more...]
TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips for Your PCS Move
JUNE 15, 2023 – For military families, summer can be a time of big changes due to permanent change of station (PCS) season. When moving, it helps to make a list of items you want to pack up and move with you, and get help with your move to make the transition easier. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage during your move. “When you move, … [Read more...]
DOD Plans Return to ‘Defense Travel System’
JUNE 14, 2023 - In a memorandum released last month, the Defense Department announced that previous directions to begin using the new MyTravel system have been repealed, and agencies should instead return to using the existing Defense Travel System. The Defense Travel System is a web-based application that allows military and Defense Department civilian personnel to plan … [Read more...]