By Debbie Gregory. Some 50,000 TRICARE users in the newly-formed West region could be on the verge of losing coverage. United Healthcare used to be the contractor for the West, but as of January 1, 2018, Health Net Federal Services took over the contract. Due to the changeover, registration for all users except check allotment […]
By Debbie Gregory. Stress. It’s a big part of our daily lives, and much of it derives from the kind of work we do. Some jobs, naturally, involve more stress than others for obvious reasons, including the potential for physical harm. As recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have shown, performing on the battlefield is […]
By Debbie Gregory. National Guard veteran Amie Muller succumbed to pancreatic cancer in February, 2017. She believed her illness was a result of deployments to Iraq and exposure to burn pits. Muller battled to win recognition from the United States government for victims of the burn pits. A recent court ruling that came too late […]
By Phil Karp Deployment and Permanent Changes of Station (PCS) are among the greatest challenges that military families face—especially when a financed home is brought into the mix. For many, time is of the essence to sell or risk juggling mortgage payments overseas. Luckily, there are several federal programs in place to provide servicemen with […]
By Debbie Gregory. In a change of policy, the Department of Defense (DoD) will start separating perpetually non deployable troops from the military. The DoD is getting ready to launch a new “deploy-or-out” policy that could possibly force the separation of some 286,000 personnel troops.The service branches have until October 2018 to begin mandatory processing […]
By Debbie Gregory. Peter Wang’s dream of attending West Point and serving in the U.S. military was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot during the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day. In an act of heroism and selflessness, the young cadet died holding a classroom door open so his […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Defense Department program called “This Is Your Military” is trying to bridge the military-civilian gap. The initiative is using the hashtag #KnowYourMil. The program highlights the work of servicemembers, dispel myths about military service, and increase awareness among the American people. Amber Smith, the deputy assistant to the secretary of defense […]
By Debbie Gregory. Stress is the enemy of mental and physical health. It is believed that most veterans experience high levels of stress during the transition to civilian life, however transition stress has received very little attention in the shadow of post-traumatic stress disorder. While PTSD has become a much-discussed affliction, transition stress, a seemingly […]
By Debbie Gregory. With mass shootings sadly becoming a regular occurrence, the U.S. Army and Homeland Security are working to create a virtual reality experience they hope will help train teachers how to react in the event of a school shooting. It’s a grim project, but one that the creators hope will help teachers stay […]
By Debbie Gregory. The nation’s highest military court has thrown out the 2012 rape conviction of a Coast Guard enlisted man because admirals and prosecutors packed the seven-member jury with five women, four of whom held jobs as advocates for victims of sexual assault. In a 5-0 ruling that could change how the military conducts […]
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