Immunizations key for healthy servicemembers, families

Obtaining proper immunizations against disease is a key factor in sustaining the health of servicemembers, military retirees and their families, senior defense health officials say. "As an infectious disease doctor, I've always felt that a vaccine is that ultimate victory in our war against bugs,"

Compensation panel recommends Tricare changes

Members of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation have recommended fee changes to Tricare, the military's health care system. The recommendations mostly would affect retirees and will not affect active-duty servicemembers or their dependents, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan D. "Denny"

‘Fueling’ the mission

18th Air Force commander visits McGuire

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III, 18th Air Force commander, visited McGuire July 29-31 to learn more about the 305th Air Mobility Wing's contribution to the 18th AF's warfighting role. This was the general's first visit to McGuire as the 18th AF commander. "Kathy and I want to thank the entire 305th

Airman takes top songwriting prize

An Airman crafts an autobiographical pop song. A Marine pens a song about standing watch. A sailor scribbles a lullaby for his son. A soldier raps into a tape recorder to entertain his unit. Songwriters like these servicemembers were among the many who submitted their original songs to this year's