Nov. 18, 2020

Teamwork at Keesler AFB saved newborn as Hurricane Zeta approached

As Hurricane Zeta drew nearer to Biloxi, Mississippi at the end of October, a team of military and civilian physicians, nurses, technicians, and emergency medical services responded to a difficult labor and delivery at Keesler Medical Center aboard Keesler Air Force Base.

Nov. 17, 2020

Medical professionals from BAMC, Argentine Army discuss COVID best practices

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center and Argentine Army’s Central Military Medical Hospital medical professionals did not let 5,600 miles of separation keep them from discussing best practices against COVID-19 on Oct. 21.

Nov. 17, 2020

Marines in Germany give back to bereaved mother

LANDSTUHL, Germany — In early December of 2011, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Levy, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, was conducting combat operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when he was wounded and medically evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Following days of fighting for his life, Levy eventually succumbed to his wounds on Dec. 10, 2011.

Nov. 17, 2020

LRMC welcomes new top enlisted

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center held an Assumption of Responsibility Ceremony where Command Sgt. Maj. Fergus Joseph was welcomed as the hospital’s command sergeant major, at LRMC, Nov. 10.

Nov. 16, 2020

Join the Nov. 19 Webinar on TRICARE, FEDVIP Open Seasons

Open season is here. Don’t miss your chance to make your choice for 2021 health coverage, as well as dental or vision coverage before open season ends on Dec. 14. To learn more about open season and your options, join the “TRICARE Open Season is Here—What to Do?” webinar on Nov. 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.

Nov. 16, 2020

Q&A: Set Up Your TRICARE Select Enrollment Fee Allotment

Are you a TRICARE Select Group AIf you or your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred before January 1, 2018, you are in Group A. retiree or family member? If so, you need to set up your automatic monthly payments for your new TRICARE Select enrollment fees. Setting up your payment plan now with your TRICARE regional contractor will ensure your TRICARE Select coverage continues in 2021. The following are some questions and answers about who needs to set up payment, how to set up your payment, and why you shouldn’t wait to do so.

Nov. 13, 2020

Naval Medical Forces Pacific’s commander tours NH Twentynine Palms

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — https://health.mil/News/Articles/2020/11/12/Naval-Medical-Forces-Pacifics-commander-tours-NH-Twentyn

Nov. 10, 2020

TRICARE Open Season 2020

With TRICARE Open Season 2020 around the corner, now is the time to check your eligibility. To learn more, visit: www.tricare.mil/OpenSeason20.

Nov. 10, 2020

Act Now: Set Up Payment for TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees

10/15/2020 — If you’re a TRICARE Select Group A retiree, you may now set up monthly automatic payments for your new 2021 TRICARE Select enrollment fees. You need to take action if you want to maintain your TRICARE Select coverage in 2021. You don’t need to wait for TRICARE Open Season to begin to do this.

Nov. 9, 2020

Act Now: TRICARE Open Season Starts Today

TRICARE Open Season begins today, Monday, Nov. 9 and ends Monday, Dec. 14. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change your health plan for next year.