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TRICARE ends walk-in admin services at JBLE
March 11, 2014 — As part of a plan to end administrative walk-in services for 189 service centers, TRICARE will close their offices at Joint Base Langley-Eustis April 1.Although the Langley and Eustis facilities will stop accepting walk-ins, beneficiaries can accomplish administrative tasks online or by phone, explained Austin Camacho, TRICARE Benefit Information... MORE

The House of Representatives passed legislation specifying that Tricare and non-appropriated fund health plans meet all of the requirements for proof of insurance, in response to Republican concerns that military families might face the fine.

633rd ABW Safety offers mandatory motorcycle safety courses
March 11, 2014 — As the snow begins to melt and temperatures rise, motorcyclists can look forward to brushing the dust off their bikes and hitting the roads. However, they must first brush up on safety.Beginning March 18, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office will offer multiple motorcycle safety courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the spring and summer... MORE

A motorcycle rider, clad in appropriate personal protective gear, drives along Ward Road during the 30th Intelligence Squadron’s motorcycle safety rally at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 26, 2012. The purpose of the rally was to educate riders about safe riding practices and important regulations to follow during the upcoming motorcycle season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill/Released)

Langley captain helps save local family
March 11, 2014 — On the evening of Feb. 11, 2014, a family was driving to their home in Suffolk, Va., when the driver, London Dubois, lost control of the vehicle and plummeted into a retention pond. A nearby resident scrambled toward the vehicle desperate to help the family trapped within.Fortunately, a U.S Air Force doctor was walking nearby, and sprang into... MORE

Air Force officials announce FY15 force structure changes
March 10, 2014 — Air Force officials released force structure changes today resulting from the fiscal year 2015 President's Budget announced March 4.To ensure the service successfully transitions to a leaner force that remains ready, the Air Force plans to remove almost 500 aircraft across the inventories of all three components over the next five years. "The... MORE

New apps provide Airmen mobile medical education and tools
March 10, 2014 — Two free mobile applications produced by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia, or CEMM, are now available for Airmen and all military health system beneficiaries.The CEMM Virtual Medical Center app and a pregnancy app called "My Pregnancy A to Z Journal" are available for free download from the iTunes store as well as the Android... MORE

DOD removes 20 areas from imminent danger pay list
March 10, 2014 — The Department of Defense has removed 20 areas from its list of locations that qualify for imminent danger pay starting June 1, in a move that is expected to affect approximately 50,000 Service members.DOD officials announced in January that service members in the 20 areas would no longer receive the additional imminent danger rate of $225 per... MORE

Healthy homes: MCAHC starts new practices
March 10, 2014 — According to their mission statement, the McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis continuously strives to find new, innovative ways to provide quality healthcare to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community. While medical advances typically come in the form of new clinics, equipment or practices, MCAHC professionals are looking at a different... MORE

Patient Centered Medical Homes aim to provide better continuity of care to patients through a more interactive approach to healthcare. Patients will work with the same medical team who develop a treatment plan to best accommodate an individual’s needs. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released) (Photo darkened, color corrected, and text added for effect)

SEAC interacts with Langley Airmen
March 8, 2014 — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Langley Air Force Base, March 7, 2014.Battaglia, who serves as the principle advisor to the CJCS on all joint and combined total force matters, made the trip to learn about Langley Airmen and their mission.Battaglia's visit... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Airmen in Airman Leadership School at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 7, 2014. Battaglia toured the base before guest speaking at the Head Quarters Air Combat Command annual awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)

Installation commander visits ACS, CDCs
March 7, 2014 — U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis installation commander, met with Army Community Services, Child Development Centers and lodging staff during a visit to Fort Eustis Mar. 6. During his visit, Allen discussed budget and other support concerns with Soldier and Family Readiness employees, visited the Pershing and Madison... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis installation commander, presents a Certificate of Service on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force to Anita Jefferson, 733rd Force Support Division lodging custodial supervisor, during a visit to Fort Eustis, Va., Mar. 6, 2014. Jefferson celebrated her 50th year as a government employee in September 2013 and has worked her entire career at Fort Eustis' post lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa J.C. Aber/Released)

Defense budget request squares priorities, resources
March 4, 2014 — The fiscal year 2015 defense budget request works to square priorities with resources, Defense Department officials said while calling for a 1 percent pay raise for the military.President Barack Obama's defense topline request presented to Congress today is set at $496 billion - a number agreed to in the Bipartisan Budget Act last year.The request... MORE

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