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After Army canceled helicopter program, industry had to pivot
Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.
By Jen Judson
Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
By Karen Jowers
Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
By Karen Jowers
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
How this Army unit’s new program is driving down bad behavior
Chaplains, master fitness trainers and a focus on unit pride, team-building events improved a range of individual and unit statistics.
By Todd South
The Army team that spots problems before they lead to a toxic climate
The Cohesion Assistance Team visits six to eight teams a year.
By Todd South
Gear epicenter aims efforts at brigades, loitering munitions and kit
Senior NCO training teams now analyze operational kit and provide new equipment training to units.
By Todd South
Updates on soldier gear cold weather, targeting, body armor
New gear coming, as improvements to legacy gear continue.
By Todd South
Aviators, ground troops and drones: The Army’s congestion problem
Training on counter drone work, new guidelines for adding drones to formations and better aircraft on the way.
By Todd South