• Take command: Urgent care now easier to access

    As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.

  • Labor and delivery set to study eating during labor

    The labor and delivery unit at Travis Air Force Base, California, has searched since October for healthy pregnant volunteers who are at a low risk of a cesarean delivery to take part in a two-year research study to evaluate the impact of eating certain foods during labor. The study’s results will

  • U.S., Middle Eastern forces end successful year against ISIS

    December marked a crowning achievement in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announcing the complete liberation of Iraq on Dec. 10. According to Lt. Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, the Iraqi Security

  • 60th MXS honors former chief with room dedication

    The life of late Chief Master Sgt. George R. Tucker is a storied one. Born on April 22, 1937, Tucker was the 14th child born of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker’s 15 children. From the outset of his development into a chief master sergeant, Tucker was a hard worker.

  • Gold Star

    Rachel Trevino and her daughter Stella Trevino, pose for a photo at the Pass and Regristration Center Jan. 16, 2017, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The two came to Travis AFB in support for Rachel's mom, Karen Reed, who is a Gold Star family member who had just received a base pass. The Gold Star

  • AMC Airmen Dazzled Audience at International Symposium

    The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Saxophone Quintet performed Jan. 13 at the 2018 International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia.The performance took place at the George Mason University Center for the Arts and coincided with various other performances, master classes and lectures

  • Medically ready to be mission ready

    From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.

  • Volunteers needed for invisible wounds interviews

    The Air Force is seeking volunteers, including commanders at every level, to participate in interviews that will be used to develop a strategy to provide better care and support for Airmen and their families struggling with invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and

  • Pharmacy copayments increase Feb. 1

    TRICARE has announced that pharmacy copayments will increase for prescription drugs Feb. 1 for all beneficiaries except active duty service members. The increase is mandated by the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act and applies only to medications obtained from retail pharmacies and TRICARE