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Military Court-Martial: 101

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — A court-martial is a criminal trial conducted by a branch of the U.S. military. Military members, no matter where they are stationed in the world, can be tried at a court-martial for criminal violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the military’s ...

Take Command: Changes coming to the TRICARE retiree dental program

Do you have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) coverage now? If so, then you need to know that the TRDP will end on Dec. 31, 2018. Not to worry — Anyone who was in TRDP this year or would have been eligible for the plan will be able to choose a dental plan from among 10 dental carriers in ...

Should we really “pin them where they win them”

WASHINGTON — Active duty Air Force members who have changed stations in the recent past (approximately the last ten years or so) are likely to have experienced a push to get their PCS decoration written and awarded before PCSing so that their shop, or even their commander, can present the ...

Supplement Safety: What does it mean to you?

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Most people would rather place their trust in multivitamins and other supplements over prescription medications, thinking them to be safer and more natural due to their over-the-counter availability.The truth of the matter is that supplements are not regulated the ...

Should we really “pin them where they win them”

<span style="font-size: 10pt;">WASHINGTON — Active duty Air Force members who have changed stations in the recent past (approximately the last ten years or so) are likely to have experienced a push to get their PCS decoration written and awarded before PCSing so that their shop, ...

Women’s History Month: Honoring those who fight discrimination

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Women’s History Month celebrates and recognizes women’s contributions to culture, history and society.Historically, this special observance month has been celebrated every March since 1987.In 1980, the week of March 8 was declared National Women’s History ...