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Dec. 19, 2017
Celebrating 10 years of IDES

On Nov. 26, 2017, the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) observed the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), which integrates and streamlines both Departments’ processes for evaluating and compensating service members
Dec. 14, 2017
Take command: Increases to TRICARE pharmacy copayments coming Feb. 1, 2018

On Feb. 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.
Dec. 12, 2017
CARE Event selection criteria explained

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) will host their Warrior CARE Event in January at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. This is one of six events they hold each year, not including Air Force Trials and their competitive events like Warrior Games and Invictus Games. While these events
Dec. 12, 2017
Get ready for 2018 Invictus Games

It's time to start gearing up for the 2018 Invictus Games application process. Applications will open in January and will close out on March 1st.
Dec. 4, 2017
Show of Strength: Warrior Care Month breakfast presents resources for service members

This year’s theme is, “Show of Strength.” The strength referenced in the theme refers to is represented in the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, familial and career-readiness activities service members, their families and caregivers engage in to overcome the challenges associated with being a
Nov. 17, 2017
Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork

Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17.
Nov. 6, 2017
Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster benefits

The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.These changes will allow Veterans Affairs to conduct exams, review medical evidence and process ratings before Airmen are released
Nov. 3, 2017
We really do have the technology: 3-D printing takes wounded warriors to a new dimension

ALLS CHURCH, Va. — One wounded warrior wanted to amble around the hotel pool during his honeymoon without strapping on prosthetic legs. Another wanted ice skates to fit snugly onto his prosthetic feet so he’d receive the sensory feedback he’d come to expect when engaging in his favorite pastime. And
Nov. 3, 2017
Burn Center offers new pain management approach for patients

Doctors at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are utilizing a novel method of administering pain medication to burn patients in the burn intensive care unit in hopes to mitigate opioid addiction and other complications associated with
Nov. 3, 2017
Continuing an Air Force career - hope after a breast cancer diagnosis

The pink ribbon that symbolizes National Breast Cancer Awareness might be seen as a somber image, but it also represents hope and the many survivors. As awareness, support, and research funding have increased, more and more women are surviving breast cancer and returning to their careers.