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Editor’s note: This article by Thomas Novelly originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community.
An Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of mental health treatment without being taken out of flight status, a notable policy update as the service works to destigmatize airmen seeking care.
Prior to the policy update, which was publicized in a May 1 press release, if an airman began seeking treatment for mental health-related illnesses or concerns, they would then need a return-to-duty waiver to fly, a requirement that often kept pilots grounded for extended periods.
Read more: Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Continue Flying
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This article by Karen Jowers originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — Big plans are in the works for commissary shoppers, as officials want to entice more eligible shoppers to take advantage of the benefits of military grocery stores.
“Half of our customers are choosing not to shop, even though we saved [customers] 25.5% last year, and we’re at 25% this year” compared to civilian grocery stores, Defense Commissary Agency Director John Hall said at a recent meeting of the American Logistics Association.
“In certain categories, the savings are almost unbelievable. With meat, we’re at 40% and have very, very high quality,” he said.
Read more: More Food Options, Better Access Coming for Commissary Customers
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For more information: CWO4 Robert Ramirez, USN, Ret. 760-409-5357
Left to right, John and Celeste Schleimer, La Quinta Councilmember Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Cadet Andrew Ho, Mayor Linda Evans and Councilmember Deborah McGarrey
The Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its annual scholarship and leadership awards program at the Vue restaurant at the Indian Wells Golf Resort on April 18. The ceremony recognizes the top high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets in the Coachella Valley.
Three $2,500 college scholarships were awarded to the cadets who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievement in their respective JROTC units during the past year.
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Pet owners usually don’t use the words “vet” and “inexpensive” in the same sentence, and for good reason: emergency surgery to remove a sock lodged in a dog’s intestine or a cat with a urinary tract obstruction can quickly run into thousands of dollars.*
Unexpected vet visits can derail well-planned budgets. That’s why many dog and cat owners are turning to pet insurance for the same reasons they insure themselves: 1) it keeps quality care within reach and 2) it helps keep financial goals intact.
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Veterans and caregivers attend a Veteran Resource Fair hosted by Eastern Oklahoma VA in May 2023. (VA.gov photo)
MOAA and other veterans groups pushed hard to get a handful of caregiving bills included in an end-of-year omnibus package but were unsuccessful. It was far from an isolated problem: Fewer than 30 bills became law in 2023, the lowest number of bills in decades, and lawmakers still do not have a full budget in place for federal agencies five months into FY 2024.
Read more: A Fresh Look at MOAA Priorities for Caregivers and Veterans in the 118th Congress