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Tag: Military Family Special

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Aug. 7, 2018

Drug Monitoring Innovations Help Providers Help Their Patients

Two Military Health System innovations are helping to ensure best practices for patients with pain, and for patients who’ve been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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July 25, 2018

Hale Koa: Hawaii's Military Resort

Along the expansive stretch of Waikiki Beach in southeastern Oahu, the Hale Koa Hotel is a premiere resort of the Armed Forces Recreation Service and offers a relaxing place to vacation with special rates and benefits for service members, retirees and a few select others.

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July 23, 2018

Navy Medical Center Doctor Offers Travel Tips

Travelers should make sure they are medically ready before taking a trip to reduce the risks of having an illness or injury while away, a doctor from the Navy Medical Center said.

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July 17, 2018

Coast Guard Officer Program Offers College Tuition, Job Guarantee

If you’re interested in commissioning into the Coast Guard, the CSPI program can help with your college tuition and other expenses.

A new retirement system goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. See how the legacy “high-3” and the new Blended Retirement System compare in your first four years of service.

June 12, 2018

BRS vs. High-3 Legacy: Everything to Know About Your Retirement Choices

Now that we're halfway through 2018, how much do you actually remember about the blended retirement system? Catch up here.

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June 8, 2018

Military Duo Explains How They Became Popular Kids’ Book Authors

Ever wonder how to get started on your dream project? The military authors of a successful kids’ book series have some tips for you.

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May 21, 2018

Top Things to Know About ‘inTransition’ Mental Health Help

You’ve likely heard of inTransition, the program that helps service members and veterans find mental health providers, but you may have questions about who’s eligible, when someone can join and what services are provided.

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April 27, 2018

New Lungs, New Life: Military Kid Beats Odds

How one military kid with pulmonary hypertension is now breathing easy.

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April 25, 2018

Does Your Child Have Food Allergies?

The prevalence of food allergies among children has increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007.

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April 23, 2018

72,000 #MilKids Live Overseas: Here's How They're Schooled

There are only two federally operated school systems in the U.S., and one of them is for the thousands of students who don't even live on the continent.