DECEMBER 20, 2023 – With an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card, anyone—including civilians—can send the best tastes of home to Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians around the world. Anyone can send service members an Exchange gift card worth $10 to $500 by visiting ShopMyExchange.com/scs. Shoppers can buy e-gift cards for online use. “Many of our service members … [Read more...]
Care Apps Serve as Resource Guides for Military Medical Care
DECEMBER 12, 2023 - The Defense Health Agency created resource apps for Brooke Army Medical Center and Womack Army Medical Center that are the first of a series planned across military hospitals and clinics to help beneficiaries gain easier access to health care services information. The Brooke Army Medical Center Access to Care app, launched in February 2023, was the first … [Read more...]
Queuing System Makes Wait Times Shorter for Doctor Visits
DECEMBER 6, 2023 - In the ever-evolving landscape of military health care, innovation has become a driving force. This shapes the way patients access medical services and the efficiency which health care providers deliver them. One innovation quietly transforming the patient experience is the Patient Queuing Notification System. This cutting-edge technology, implemented at … [Read more...]
American Forces Network Rings in “25 Days of Christmas”
DECEMBER 5, 2023 - The U.S. military's global radio and television service, the American Forces Network, AFN, is helping service members overseas celebrate the holiday season with "25 Days of Christmas," an extensive collection of holiday programming that will broadcast on all AFN channels, streaming services, and radio stations worldwide. This season, AFN also offers service … [Read more...]
NORAD is Ready to Track Santa’s Flight for the 68th Year
DECEMBER 1, 2023 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24, for the program’s 68th year. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children. The NORAD … [Read more...]