News - Page 186

Oct. 12, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 12, 2017
The IG is here for you

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. —The Inspector General Complaints Resolution Process is outlined in AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaints. The installation IG’s primary responsibility in this process is to provide responsive complaint investigations, fraud, waste, and abuse, Congressional Inquiry,
Oct. 11, 2017
Fort Greely Stands Firm in Face of North Korean Threat

A small, remote Alaskan post bordered by mountains and moose herds, Fort Greely is America's major line of defense against long-range enemy rockets.
Oct. 11, 2017
Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE

The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes.
Oct. 11, 2017
Airmen provide exacting space operations

Thousands upon thousands of debris pieces are traversing Earth’s orbit. Along with the debris are satellites performing a plethora of functions and even manned vehicles like the International Space Station. Space Operators fill the critical role of keeping it all sorted out.
Oct. 11, 2017
Nimble Titan explores cooperative regional missile defense policies and postures

Participants from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Ministries of Defense from 23 nations and multinational organizations convened in Anaheim, California, Sept. 11-15, for the Nimble Titan 18 Planning Event, the second event of the Nimble Titan 18 Campaign.
Oct. 11, 2017
LRS supports deployment

Airman 1st Class Erica Barnes, aerial port airman, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, ties down a general-purpose trailer in a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Sept. 29 at the Fort Carson Arrival/Departure Air Control Group. Approximately 150 Fort Carson 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
Oct. 11, 2017
Families become victims

“Attempting to cause or causing bodily injury to a family or household member or placing a family or household member by threat of force in fear of imminent physical harm.” That’s how domestic abuse is defined according to ChildWelfare.gov.
Oct. 11, 2017
AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Marathon Team

The Air Force recently selected candidates to represent the Air Force in the Armed Forces Marathon Championship in Washington D.C. Oct. 19-23, 2017.
Oct. 11, 2017
State of the wing address

Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, told a gathering of about 80 community leaders that he is confident about the condition of the wing, during the State of the Wing address Oct. 4, 2017 at the Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.