Blog Posts in "Military Programs"

The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. But, for many military members getting home for the holidays is often a challenge due to the expenses of traveling. Armed Services YMCA and Jack Daniel's teamed up to make a big difference in the lives of active duty junior-enlisted military and their families. They realize the importance of being together with family over the holidays. In 2011, Operation Ride Home was born and it has been bringing holiday cheer ever since. Operation Ride Home is now in it's 9th year. Learn more about this amazing initiative, how you can apply, and how... read more

It's that time of year again, nominations are now open for Operation Homefront's 2020 Military Child of the Year® Awards! This is such a wonderful opportunity for our military kiddos. Spread the word and help us honor our military kids. Nominations are being accepted for our 2020 Military Child of the Year® Awards. Anyone can nominate! Nominations will be accepted through December 9, 2019, 11:59PM EST. NOMINTAE HERE! Go to https://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/Nominee/Nomination to nominate. The annual awards will recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13 to 18. Six of them will repre... read more

Veterans Receive A Free Flu Vaccine through Walgreens or Local VA health care facility until March 31,2020 (image courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) With flu season kicking off, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Walgreens are making it easier than ever to protect Veterans against the Flu. Veterans who are currently enrolled in the VA Health Care System can visit their local Walgreens' 9,600 locations or their local VA health care facility to receive a FREE flu shot from now until March 31, 2020. As stated by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs : VA and Walgreens are... read more

If you have been thinking about making any changes to your Tricare health care plan, the time is fast approaching. There is only about a one month window, so be sure to mark your calendars. Detailsof Tricare and Federal Benefits Open Season The second annual TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season takesplace November 11 to December 9, 2019. During this time, eligible TRICARE beneficiaries will have the option toenroll in or change their TRICARE health plan. Eligible beneficiaries canalso enroll in or change their FEDVIP plan. Open season is the only timebeneficiaries can switch o... read more

United States Postal Service is Making it Easier to Support the Troops this Holiday Season The U.S. Postal Service offers discounted shipping year-round for military, perfect for sending presents and cards to military members this holiday season. Once again this year, The postal service has rolled out their recommended shipping dates for family members and loved ones of service members. To send packages to friends and loved ones serving in the military and diplomatic posts abroad, the U.S. Postal Service offers a year-round discounted price of $18.45 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate® Bo... read more