02/26/2026
Q&A: Exploring TRICARE For Life and family member coverage
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 26, 2026 - Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage for other members of your family.
02/23/2026
Air Force issues new guidance to streamline Line of Duty decisions for Reservists, Guardsmen on extended active-duty orders
ARLINGTON, VA, February, 23, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance, Feb. 1, intended to accelerate Line of Duty determinations for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members serving on extended active‑duty orders.
02/18/2026
Changes Coming to Air Force Fitness Requirements
The Air Force announced a significant update to physical fitness requirements and the timing of testing, effective July 1, 2026. To enhance professional readiness and prioritize personal health, the Air Force is transitioning to bi-annual testing, effectively reducing the rest window between assessments.
02/18/2026
Commissary Grocery Delivery Expanding
Commissary CLICK2GO® on the GO! delivery is officially transitioning from pilot to deployment as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) prepares to roll out the service to 70 stores. This provides an added benefit to service members, their families, and eligible civilians and veterans.
02/18/2026
TRICARE Prime Remote Pharmacy Copayments Waived
For those enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote in the continental United States, a pharmacy copayment will no longer be charged for covered prescriptions, effective Feb. 28, 2026. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.
02/18/2026
Changes to Military Parental Leave Program NDAA 2026
Service members should soon see a change to the Military Parental Leave Program, as indicated in the FY2026 NDAA that passed in December 2025. The current program allows Service members to receive 12 weeks of nonchargeable leave during a one-year period beginning on the date of birth of the child.