Vietnam Vet And Proud of It : October 2015

Friday, October 30, 2015

FW: Cancer awareness means more than just paying attention from the waist up

Subject: Cancer awareness means more than just paying attention from the waist up
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:33:54 -0500
From: mhs@service.govdelivery.com

Cancer awareness means more than just paying attention from the waist up

10/30/2015

Listen to your body: Military doc emphasizes women's cancer awareness

Every October, breast cancer awareness gets plenty of attention: pink clothing worn by football players, commemoration walks and t-shirts with pink ribbons prominently displayed. It's understandable as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about a quarter million cases were diagnosed in a recent year. But a staff gynecologic oncologist with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda, Maryland, said there are many other cancers demanding women's attention; cancers that require proper screenings and early detection to save lives.

A Day in the Life of a WTB Soldier

Brooke Army Medical Center's Warrior Transition Battalion, in coordination with Warrior Transition Command, hosted a "Day in the Life of a WTB Soldier" at the WTB to better inform the public of all the services provided.

Energy drinks: Different labels, same risks

Most energy drinks are now labeled with Nutrition Facts instead of Supplement Facts, but that doesn't automatically make them safe.

FW: The Early Brief -- Delta Force Death Signals Watershed for US Combat Role in Iraq

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:52:40 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Delta Force Death Signals Watershed for US Combat Role in Iraq

The Early Brief


30 October 2015

Delta Force Death Signals Watershed for US Combat Role in Iraq Two versions of what led to the death of Army Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler in a helicopter assault in Iraq have emerged with broad implications for future raids promised by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter against the Islamic State. Read More

Thursday, October 29, 2015

FW: The Early Brief -- Tricare Young Adults Premiums Set to Skyrocket

Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:23:40 -0400
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Tricare Young Adults Premiums Set to Skyrocket

The Early Brief


29 October 2015

Tricare Young Adults Premiums Set to Skyrocket Premiums for the Tricare Young Adult plans will jump between 25 and 47 percent January 1 thanks to new cost assessments, Tricare officials announced. Read More

FW: TRICARE Young Adult premiums to increase

Subject: TRICARE Young Adult premiums to increase
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:33:01 -0500
From: mhs@service.govdelivery.com

TRICARE Young Adult premiums to increase

10/29/2015

TRICARE Young Adult premiums to increase

The TRICARE Health Plan has announced the 2016 premiums for TRICARE Young Adult Prime and Standard options covering beneficiaries between 23 and 26 years old. These premiums are adjusted on an annual basis and go into effect Jan. 1, 2016.

San Antonio Spurs spend time with warriors, play wheelchair basketball

Warriors, family members and staff are often treated to lunch at the Warrior and Family Support Center, but rarely is lunch served by local sports superstars.

Sixteen San Antonio Spurs players, Coach Gregg "Pop" Popovich and other members of the Spurs organization filed off a bus Oct. 21 to serve lunch, sign autographs and mingle with warriors and their families. This was their first visit to the WFSC. From there they made their way to the Center for the Intrepid to visit with wounded service members and play wheelchair basketball.

Mobile health app helps Fort Rucker stay resilient, healthy

Do you know where to find running trails around here? How about where Bible studies are located? Did you know there is a 5K coming up soon? What about the operational hours for the post library?

These are questions many may have when first arriving to Fort Rucker. Now there is a mobile app for your smartphone or tablet devices that can answer all of these questions and more.

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