Nov. 13, 2018 TRICARE open enrollment gives plan choices to beneficiaries Beneficiaries of TRICARE who want to make changes to their health care coverage are now able to do so during the TRICARE enrollment period that starts Nov. 12. TRICARE Open Season gives enrollees in the TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plans the opportunity to review their health care options and
Nov. 9, 2018 AFMC announces winners of the 2018 Communication Excellence Awards Air Force Materiel Command is proud to announce the 2018 winners of the AFMC Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards. These accomplishments mark each as best in AFMC in their respective categories, in telling the Air Force story. The following winning entries were sent to Air Force Public
Nov. 9, 2018 Spouse programs play important role for military families Military Family Appreciation Month acknowledges spouses crucial role in supporting their military member and contributing to the mission with little to no spotlight.
Nov. 9, 2018 FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
Nov. 9, 2018 Vietnam veteran speaks about integrated resiliency, suicide prevention Looking into the mirror, a man doesn’t recognize the person who stands before him. The reflection is covered in a countless number of scars; scars of a tragic past and an event that forever changed his life.However, these wounds enable him to share his message of fighting back and not allowing the
Nov. 8, 2018 Come and explore engineering at the National Museum USAF Come and explore the world of engineering as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of perhaps the greatest engineering feat in modern history – the International Space Station (ISS) – during Family Day on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The first segment of the
Nov. 8, 2018 Don’t Stand in Line: TSA Precheck Open to Military, DOD Civilians Service members are trusted to defend the nation, surely they can be trusted when boarding a plane. This is the thinking of the Transportation Security Administration, which is pushing to ensure that service members and DOD civilians know they can use the TSA Precheck program.
Nov. 7, 2018 AF team talks space with Edwards test experts There’s no better way to learn about testing complex things than visiting Edwards AFB. That’s why the 412th Test Wing hosted a forum to discuss space test and evaluation Oct. 29. The day-long discussions included colonels from Air Force Space Command, Air Force Test Center, 412th TW, Arnold
Nov. 7, 2018 AFIMSC budget analyst survives storm; keeps mission going Scott Sheffield weighed his options as Hurricane Michael strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and barreled toward the Florida coast. Like most residents in the area, the AFIMSC budget analyst could ride out the storm from his home in Panama City Beach or evacuate to a safer location. But Sheffield had
Nov. 7, 2018 Put the brakes on stress With all that goes on during the holidays, high spirits can quickly switch into high stress. From prepping for visitors and dealing with family conflict, to managing schedules and staying on budget, it’s easy to become anxious and overwhelmed. Before the hustle and bustle gets the best of you this