Tricare enhances dental benefit for pregnant women

In response to research indicating the increased risk of dental disease during pregnancy, Tricare Management Activity recently approved an enhanced Maternity Dental Benefit through United Concordia, a dental contractor. The enhanced benefit authorizes an additional cleaning at no cost for all

Suicide Prevention: Speak up so others don't act out

A canoe plummets over a waterfall and crashes into boulders below. Moments earlier, as it nears the precipice, a bystander almost yells out a warning but assumes the canoeist is in control of the situation and remains quiet. Prior to that, several hikers watch the same person paddling obliviously

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: HMMWV training for contingency response Airmen

Base housing residents make a splash, socialize

McGuire and Fort Dix housing residents recently enjoyed a pool party hosted by United Communities, privatization developer. UC hosts several community relations events in support of McGuire and Fort Dix residents.In addition to swimming, residents enjoyed food, music from a live DJ, games and

Air Force supports education with CCAF

Knowledge really is power. The Air Force knows that. The Air Force offers many benefits to those who cross into the blue - including the chance for a quality education. That's where the Community College of the Air Force comes in. The U.S. Air Force has always recognized the positive effects of

Philadelphia Eagles honor servicemembers with 'Military Day'

Participants eager to sing, become 'Icon'

They may not be performing in front of American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, but that doesn't mean competitors in the first-ever "Air Mobility Command Icon" won't be nervous. After all, at stake will be $1,000 in cash prizes and a chance to compete in the AMC Icon final at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Pentagon issues draft request for proposals for new tanker contract

The Defense Department has issued a draft request for proposals to the competitors in the Air Force's $35 billion program to acquire new aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The request went to Northrop-Grumman and Boeing, and addresses concerns the Government Accountability Office raised about the

Reserve officials approve 1,095 man-day waivers

More than 1,600 reservists have received or will receive a waiver to stay on active duty after Sept. 30. Nearly four years ago, reservists through the rank of colonel received permission to serve up to 1,095 man-days of the previous 1,460 days in a rolling four-year calendar. The program encourages

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,"