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.
02/12/2026
Learn how TRICARE covers breast cancer screenings
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 12, 2026 - Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
02/11/2026
New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in the US
FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 11, 2026 - Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.