MARCH 11, 2024 - The Defense Department has amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members. Under the amended policy, active duty service members with a qualifying illness or injury may now access this extended benefit regardless of their marital status, and they may now use … [Read more...]
ACS Program Helps Ease Transition for Newcomers
MARCH 5, 2024 - First impressions can make or break transitioning to a new duty station. Thanks to the robust services provided by Army Community Service's Relocation Readiness Program, newcomers are made to feel welcome at their "home away from home" in Wiesbaden. "My clients are the reason for my existence," said Relocation Readiness Manager Geraldine Wilson -- or … [Read more...]
Streamlining Healthcare for Veterans with Telehealth Solutions
MARCH 4, 2024 - Veterans deserve health care that's as commendable as their service. However, getting to appointments can be tough. That's where telehealth steps in, cutting down travel and wait times by bringing medical care online. Imagine a healthcare system that adapts to you, not the other way around. This is what telehealth offers our veterans: Accessible care … [Read more...]
Assistance Available to Help Transitioning Service Members
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - The Defense Department's Military-Civilian Transition Office is responsible for designing, overseeing and evaluating DOD transition and reintegration programs, which are available to all eligible military members, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families. Taking care of people is a top priority for DOD, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. … [Read more...]
Service Members Get New Benefit: Pet Travel Allowance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Klucker (right) and Senior Airman Jeff Cannella, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service specialists, carry a dog to a commercial aircraft outside the Ramstein Passenger Terminal at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020. Pets and kennels weighing in excess of 150 pounds are not accepted for travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st … [Read more...]