08/31/2026
DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums
ARLINGTON, VA, August 31, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force recently announced additional guidance for implementation for several Secretary of War directives. The changes include updates to the handling of medical shaving profiles, the requirement for Mask Fit Validation due by Dec. 31, 2026, a reform to chaplain evaluations and promotions, and Religious Affiliation Code updates.
08/28/2026
Joint Base Charleston Becomes Joint Base Lindsey Graham in DTS on Sept 1
ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 28, 2026 - Effective September 1, 2026, Joint Base (JB) Charleston will be renamed Joint Base (JB) Lindsey Graham in the Defense Travel System (DTS). If you plan to travel to JB Charleston on or after September 1, 2026, you must update your travel documents in DTS to the new name, reflecting the new per diem location. If you fail to update your documents, DTS will calculate your per diem as $0, and you may experience issues with lodging rates and system pre-audits.
08/25/2026
Know the differences in how TRICARE works in the U.S. vs. overseas
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 25, 2026 - TRICARE has you covered worldwide. Understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any health issues that might come up.
08/21/2026
Reservists, Guardsmen, learn about your VA benefits from online course
WASHINGTON, August 21, 2026 - If you serve or have served in the reserve or National Guard, you already know that eligibility rules for VA benefits are different than those who served on active duty. But what are those eligibility rules?
08/20/2026
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the FOIA page that gets you there
WASHINGTON, August 20, 2026 - Finding the right VA office for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request just got easier. VA has redesigned the page Veterans use to request records.
08/20/2026
TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 20, 2026 - Do you or your child need braces? You should know that the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care. Keep reading to learn who qualifies, what’s covered, and how costs work.