JUNE 6, 2023 – Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind. “While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location,” … [Read more...]
Preparing Children for PCS Season
MAY 26, 2023 – For military families, moving can occur during any time of year but generally takes place during the peak months of May through August. During this transition of saying goodbye to friends and family and moving to a new community, there is generally an increase in stress for parents as well as children. A permanent change of station, or PCS, is defined as … [Read more...]
New Policy Restricting Lithium Batteries Takes Effect May 15
APRIL 19, 2023 – With peak summer permanent change of station season just around the corner, there are a few things Soldiers and Families should consider when preparing for their upcoming moves. One hot item this year is lithium batteries. Jason Todd, the director of Base Support Operations Transportation, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, said that effective May 15 the … [Read more...]
Tips for Easy Travel with the Navy Travel Program
APRIL 14, 2023 - When it comes to government-related travel, knowing where to turn when you have questions may sometimes be a question in itself. A traveler’s first inclination may be to call CWT SatoTravel – the Department of Defense’s go-to for travel management and fulfillment services. However, callers that have recently gone this route have been met with extreme wait times … [Read more...]
New Site to Help Families with Military Moves
MARCH 20, 2023 - There is a new Enterprise Exceptional Family Member Program (E-EFMP) system to make it easier and more convenient for Service members and their Families to navigate the wide and sometimes complex array of resources, benefits, and care available. E-EFMP is a secure, digital platform that streamlines enrollment and assignment coordination, and makes family … [Read more...]