By Elaine Wilson Elaine.wilson@dma.mil March 24, 2011 I wanted to pass on some information regarding health care benefits as well as some contact numbers for TRICARE military health plan beneficiaries affected by the situation in Japan. First, TRICARE Management Activity officials would like to reassure beneficiaries that their health care benefits remain intact, even if they
March 22, 2011 The Department of Defense Education Activity has established crisis centers to assist parents of its students and employees who are affected by the voluntary relocations from Japan and Bahrain. The centers are accessible by phone or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For contact information, including phone numbers and
Robert L. Gordon III is the deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy. In this guest blog, Mr.
By Elaine Wilson Elaine.wilson@dma.mil March 15, 2011 A Red Cross website is connecting family and friends with military loved ones stationed in Japan. Military members and their families overseas can relay their status and pass on messages to loved ones by registering with the American Red Cross-sponsored “Safe and Well” website. Back home, family and
By Elaine Wilson March 14, 2011 Elaine.wilson@dma.mil My 7-year-old son came home from school the other day and told me another boy had called him fat — several times. My heart sank as I struggled for the right words to comfort my son, and promised to call the teacher on his behalf. While I was
Robert L. Gordon III is the deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy. In this guest blog, Mr.
By Elaine Wilson elaine.wilson@dma.mil March 9, 2011 Air Force Master Sgt. Rudy Gamez and his wife, Air Force Tech. Sgt.
Elaine Wilson elaine.wilson@dma.mil March 5, 2010 I’d like to introduce guest blogger Army Staff Sgt. Victor Medina, who sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury during his third deployment in Iraq in 2009. Several months later, Medina started a blog titled “TBI Warrior” to help educate other survivors and caregivers affected by a brain injury through
By Elaine Wilson March 3, 2011 Elaine.wilson@dma.mil I was a young airman when I fell for my first scam. I was seeking a loan to purchase some furniture – my credit cards were all maxed – and spotted an ad in the local newspaper.It drew me like a beacon, advertising quick and easy loans to
By Elaine Wilson March 1, 2011 Elaine.wilson@dma.mil First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, previewed their new troop and family support campaign yesterday in remarks at the White House. “It’s about showing our gratitude to that very small group of Americans who make such a tremendous contribution and