The Army launched a new branching system this year that gives Cadets the ability to highlight their talents and determine whether they best fit into one of its 17 branches. Cadets will…
The Importance of Army Drill and Ceremony
Drill and ceremony are a way of showing pride in the military. They also help build teamwork and teach Soldiers discipline. Military drill was first introduced by German officer Baron Friedrich von…
What is TRICARE West?
The TRICARE system offers generous healthcare coverage to active-duty service members, Reserves, and retired military families. The program provides coverage through a variety of plans, including TRICARE Prime and Select, US Family…
How Do I Get an ERB for the National Guard?
The ERB is one of the most important tools field commands and HQDA offices use to determine a soldier’s next assignment. It connects a soldier’s professional background and credentials to their current…
TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) – Dental Benefits For Military Families
The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) offers 100% coverage for emergency, diagnostic and preventive services. It covers crowns, bridges, dentures, fillings, root canals, tooth extractions and orthodontics with a member cost share. The…
Army Medical Readiness Codes
Army medical readiness is the process of ensuring that Soldiers are able to deploy and perform their assigned military duties. It involves making sure that Soldiers are current on their periodic health…
DD214 Form – Certificate of Release Or Discharge From Active Duty
The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, is a vital piece of military documentation for veterans. It details an individual’s active and Reserve component service and character…
What is TRICARE?
TRICARE provides high-quality health care to almost 10 million active duty service members, retirees, and their families. Its costs are expected to rise as a result of fewer deaths but more injuries…
The Defense Health Information Technology Symposium (DHITS) – Leaning Into the Military Health System Transformation
In the opening scene of the iconic film The Silence of the Lambs, FBI trainee Clarice Starling drives in search of her prey – Hannibal Lecter. Similarly, this year’s DoD/VA & Government…
Fairfax Health Center
Fairfax Health Center offers a comprehensive treatment program for people with mental illness and substance abuse. It provides a therapeutic environment that includes a team of psychiatrists, nurses, clinical therapists, and discharge…
PRORP
Program for Research on Orthopaedic Injuries (PRORP) supports clinical trials of military-relevant research to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of military combat and service-related orthopedic injuries. These trials may help increase…
Army Human Resources Command
Army HRC is the Department of Defense agency responsible for Army personnel management. Its mission is to recruit, select, and deploy men and women to serve in the United States military. It…