Blog Posts in "Military Programs"

TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care coverage for the next year. This year, TRICARE Open Season begins Nov. 8 and ends Dec. 13. Any enrollment changes you make will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Open season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select. If you’re eligible to participate in TRICARE Open Season, you have three options: Stay in your plan. If you want to stay in your current TRICARE health plan, you don’t have to re-enroll. You’ll continue in your current health plan through 2022 or a... 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 $21.15 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate® Bo... read more

It's that time of year again, nominations are now open for Operation Homefront's 2022 Military Child of theYear® Awards! This is such a wonderful opportunity for our military kiddos. Now in its 14th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award reflects the positive impact that these impressive young people have made on their military families, their schools, and their communities. Spread the word and help us honor our military kids. Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Military Child of the Year® Awards. Anyone can nominate! Nominations will be accepted through December 1, 2021, 11:59PM... read more

Join MilSpouseFest and their presenting sponsor USAA for a day of resources, prizes, and fun to help you Make Dreams Reality. MSF has developed a program that provides: fun activities conversation about military spouse life opportunities for networking and new friendships It’s FREE to register! Join for a day, evening, or both sessions. " CLICK HERE TO RSVP " to grab your spot. Not located in Hampton Roads? No worries, MSF has great events at military bases around the country. Click HERE to view more events upcoming! ... read more

This is such an amazing program! Below are the details from Operation Homefront: Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2021 Back-to-School Brigade events! Operation Homefront is honored to be able to provide school supplies to our military families and help in any way that they can. Please note that this event is for DEERS enrolled military dependent children only who will be in Kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2021-2022 school year. If you do not have a MyOH ( My Operation Homefront ) profile, you will need to create one before you can register for the event. Be sure to fill out the event ... read more