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Basic allowance for housing, or BAH, rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates, which are paid to all U.S.-based active-duty members of the uniformed services when government quarters are unavailable, take effect Jan. 1. "The proposed 5.2% basic pay increase plus the 5.4% increase in
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Is it just us, or does nothing compare to the pure joy of gliding across frozen surfaces during the winter months? If you're anything like us, then you're eager to bundle up and find ice skating rinks in the area this holiday season. While there are not a ton of
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Fun is about amusement, enjoyment, entertainment, merrymaking and respite. But one thing is for sure - fun is easily recognizable. Tommy Carson, the Military Relations Liaison at America's Credit Union (ACU) on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, likes to have and share fun with others. To this end, he came up with the
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected Dec. 11 to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, adding a deeply experienced and proven airman to the top echelon of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's emerging leadership team. In announcing the selection,
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Army defeated Navy in their 23rd annual flag football game 35-28 in a thrilling, triple overtime tilt at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Cowan Stadium Dec. 8, to make it three in a row for the Army team, made up with players from JBLM. "Probably the most intense game
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Most Christmas trees tell a story through the ornaments hung with care from their evergreen boughs. Inside Waller Hall at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, two Christmas trees share the stories of heroes and sacrifice who have been lost while serving on active duty. The trees were decorated Dec.
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FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - Commanders and command sergeants major from across the U.S. Army Forces Command footprint gathered at Fort Liberty for the FORSCOM Commander's Forum, Nov. 29-30, 2023. The conference brings together senior leaders from all Forces Command corps and divisions as well as the Army National Guard and
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The Defense Health Agency's electronic Caregiver Resource Directory provides more than 2,000 resources for caregivers of wounded warriors within three taps on their mobile phone, their computer, or tablet. "When we update the NRD with new resources, they can be immediately added to the eCRD with just a check box," said
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - For several decades the Army's Hometown Recruit Assistant Program (HRAP) has been considered vital in recruiting soldiers into the United States Army while allowing recent trainees to return home to convey their experiences with other who may qualify for service. Pvt. Alex Dickson, a small arms/towed artillery
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ALLS CHURCH, Va. - Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? Copayments for most beneficiaries are changing. The new costs will start Jan. 1, 2024. "These new costs are part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," said Melanie Richardson, a pharmacist
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Veterans who rely on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines to manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea, now have a new streamlined online ordering system for CPAP supplies. VA has added the CPAP supply ordering feature as part of the online tool that's already in place, same as how veterans
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Seattle, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and captivating landscapes, has become even more enchanting this holiday season. In its inaugural year the city welcomed its first ever Christmas market, resembling the beloved German Christmas markets found in Europe during the holiday season. Amidst the brisk winter air and the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - The Air Mobility Community and Airlift/Tanker Association brought together airmen and senior leaders Nov. 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas, to recognize Air Mobility Command's top performers and encourage professional development. The ATA manages several recognition programs, including the Outstanding Aircrew Member Award, the Young Leadership Award and more.
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A pat on her shoulder did wonders. "In the fifth and sixth grades I had a teacher named Mrs. Reeder," began retired Col. Kirsten Brunson. If she praised you, you really deserved it - a pat on my shoulder had me floating for a week." Born in Florida and raised in Maryland,
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. - TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn't apply to everyone who uses TRICARE. "Open season is for active duty family members and many
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On Nov. 3, America's Credit Union (ACU) hosted the 23rd Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament. It was a gratifying moment for the organizers who had put in months of preparation to make the event a huge success. The tournament saw over 120 golfers and sponsors who came out to support
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She sat in the lounge area of the Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The woman had a smile on her face and extended a warm handshake. After introductions, she pulled out a portrait in a dark, wooden frame, almost the size of her bag. It was of
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Not all current therapies for PTSD and other traumas work for all military service members, which is why, once again, Congress is looking into allowing psychedelics into the military health system. The use of these substances currently remains illegal in the United States, prompting interested individuals, including veterans, to seek treatment
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - With their 24-15 win against the Navy last year, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army flag football team is gearing up once again to try to make it three in a row against their rival in the 23rd annual flag football championship Dec. 8 at JBLM. "The key
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The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields. Brig. Gen. Terrence Adams, deputy principal cyber advisor to the
