Military Report

TRICARE Referral Requirement Waived

If you are being evacuated, you may not have to get a referral from your primary care manager to see a TRICARE authorized provider.

Student Vets Win Too as Court Unchains Obama Loan Protection

Last week, GI Bill students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges gained an easier path to loan forgiveness.

Changes for TRICARE's ECHO Program

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the TRICARE ECHO benefit cap will apply to covered costs during a calendar year.

Female Marines Get Deadline to Wear New Dress Blues Coats

Female Marines have been issued a deadline for phasing out the open-collared version they've worn for decades.

Get $400k Life Insurance Coverage from Only $29 a Month

Because tomorrow is never guaranteed, protect your family’s future now. It's quick, affordable and gives you peace of mind.

Are GI Bill Payments Taxable?

You may wonder if you have to report your GI Bill benefits as income on your taxes.

Many Overseas Voters Having Problems Accessing State Election Websites

Many overseas voters are having problems accessing their state's online voter registration and election systems.

Reduce Out of Pocket Costs with a TRICARE Supplement

Tired of paying out of pocket costs with TRICARE? Get a TRICARE supplement that pays your cost shares and can pay 100% of covered excess charges

VA Re-Examining Military Sexual Trauma Claims

VA's new Under Secretary for Benefits has said that VA will begin reviewing tens of thousands of PTSD claims filed by veterans who suffered Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

AF Officials Testify on Force Readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson thanked Congress for providing the resources necessary to restore the service's readiness.

Lock in Your Low VA Loan Rate this Fall

Rates are rising, but your VA Loan benefit means you don’t have to wait to have a large down payment.

Become a Better Parent, Earn Gift Cards: Join This Study

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a parenting education to help "buffer children from deployment stress and promote resilience in families."

Navy Designates Safe Haven for Hurricane Evacuees

The U.S. Navy has designated the area within 150 miles of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida as the new remote safe haven for Naval Support Activity Panama City personnel.

AF Developing Space-deployable Antennas

Researchers are developing origami antennas deployable in space.

TRICARE Open Season Beginning

Make enrollment changes to your or to a family member's TRICARE health plan for 2019 during the upcoming TRICARE Open Season between Nov. 12 and Dec 10, 2018.

Sound Off: Should the VA Change Its Motto?

As anyone who flies the flag on their front porch knows, symbols matter. Does this one need to be changed?

Prescription Refills on the Road

Thanks to OneVA Pharmacy, VA is making prescription refills simpler for traveling Veterans.

Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7

Medicare open enrollment period for 2019 runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

President Approves VA Judges

Four new Veterans Law Judges were recently appointed to VA's Board of Veterans' Appeals.

AF Launches Pilot Program for Civilian Hiring

A two-year pilot program to test strategies to improve the Air Force civilian hiring process will begin Oct. 28.

TRICARE Emergency Procedures for Alabama, Florida

There are emergency procedures in place in Alabama and Florida through October 31, 2018 due to Hurricane Michael.

VA and DoD Joining Up for New Records System

The VA) and DoD have pledged that their two departments will align their plans as they roll out a new electronic health records (EHR) system.

WWI Commission Celebrates Campaign

Over the past four years, the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has run the #COUNTDOWNTOVETERANSDAY social media awareness campaign.

Air Reserve Looking for Pilots

If someone has an interest in flying for the Air Force Reserve, there are more than 100 units out there looking for qualified individuals.

Help for Veteran Entrepreneurs

At some point, you may entertain the idea of being your own boss. The SBA Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) offers education and training on the entrepreneurial process.

AF Announces Promotion Results

The U.S. Air Force has selected 1,308 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major.

VA Announces New Medical Center Director

Michael S. Heimall will be the new director of the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC).

Exchange Features Holiday Discounts

Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can pick up extra savings before the holiday season by opening a new MILITARY STAR® card account.

Veterans Outreach in Delaware and Oklahoma

The American Legion is sponsoring veterans outreach efforts on Oct. 25-26 in Yukon, Oklahoma, and on Oct. 26-27 in the Harrington, Delaware area.

AF Sponsors STEM Program

An Air Force internship program enables the service to provide entry-level STEM opportunities to individuals outside of the Air Force.

VA Information and Support During Disaster

VA encourages Veterans in the Gulf Coast area to follow updates regarding VA Medical Centers operational status at the VA Hurricane Michael webpage.

Air Reserve Announces Service Extension Initiative

The Air Force Reserve has announced a temporary initiative for Reserve Citizen Airmen to request to serve beyond their Mandatory Separation or High Year of Tenure Date.

VA Pension Available for Wartime Veterans

VA offers pensions to qualifying wartime Veterans and their families to help them deal with financial difficulties.

Exchange Offers Food Recommendations and Coupons

The Exchange's new Build a Better You directs diners to better-for-you-options at Exchange restaurants through videos and social media posts.

Air Reserve Changes Pay Documentation Submissions

MyPers is now the exclusive system for Individual Reserve (IR) customer communications and document submissions going forward.

WWI Toolkit for Educating Young People

The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has created a program to engage young people in exploring stories of their local World War I generation.

New AF Episode: Hurricane, Blended Retirement Update

In the current episode of Around the Air Force, Hurricane Michael hits the Tyndall Air Force Base and the Florida panhandle.

VA Study Identifies Mutations

VA researchers recently identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels.

New Exchange Sweepstakes

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving away a new washer and dryer in the P&G Tough Mudder sweepstakes.