• Tricare officials expanded benefits and customer service in 2009

    The past year has been a busy one for Tricare officials with the introduction of a new Web-based counseling program and major enhancements to several other Tricare benefits.Introduced last summer, the Tricare Assistance Program uses today's constantly evolving Web-based technologies to bring

  • Three vaccines now available at Tricare network pharmacies

    Tricare beneficiaries can now receive select vaccines with no out-of-pocket expense at retail pharmacies.For the first time, beneficiaries can visit Tricare retail network pharmacies to receive seasonal flu, H1N1 flu and pneumonia vaccines at no cost. This expanded coverage is available to all

  • Airman has $10,000 idea

    An Airman from Little Rock Air Force Base received $10,000 after submitting his idea to save Little Rock Air Force Base more than $230,000 through the Innovation Development through Employee Awareness program.Staff Sgt. William Hoessler, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation

  • 379 ELRS in-theater distribution saves lives, money, extra luggage

    The missions of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing are broad and diverse. One of these missions is to be a hub for Air Force personnel, Department of Defense civilians and contractors deploying downrange. Before they leave the 379 AEW they typically must make a stop at the 379th Expeditionary

  • 2010 TSP contributions remain at ‘09 limits

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2010 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain at $16,500, unchanged from 2009. Contributions for the TSP catch-up plan also remains at the $5,500 limit set in 2009."TSP is a long-term retirement

  • Airman Leadership School graduates

    Thirty-one Airmen graduated Dec. 17 from Airman Leadership School. Staff Sgt. Paul Brow, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, was presented the Levitow Award. Staff Sgt. James Rosh, 19th Security Forces Squadron, and Senior Airman William Mangin, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, were presented