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  • One year filing deadline for TRICARE claims

    When visiting the doctor, most people might pay their co-pay, then leave. But what happens if those people visit an out-of-network doctor or have other health insurance? Then they might need to file their own TRICARE claim, which is something their TRICARE network provider is required to do for

  • TRICARE screenings save lives

    While January is a great time to plan for your health in 2010, it is never the wrong time to get vital screening tests. Whether male or female, age 25 or 65, it is important to talk with a doctor about the screening tests listed below. These services are available for eligible family members at no

  • Keep holiday spending in check

    Vandenberg's Airman and Family Readiness Center offers these tips to help Airmen and their families stay within their spending budgets this holiday season.1. Before shopping, make a list, prioritize the list and decide how much you can spend for each gift.2. Shop early. Last-minute shoppers tend to

  • Price surveys help military shoppers 'Rediscover the Value'

    After what was deemed the worst U.S. holiday shopping season in four decades last year, shoppers might now be "checking their lists" and receipts more than twice. Military shoppers looking for the best value for their dollar, of course, have an edge when it comes to keeping costs down thanks to the

  • Rise of the Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know

    Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace.Cyberspace adversaries attack

  • So what do they do for me?

    Annually they sponsor and present more than 40 awards for exceptional service and/or performance to Vandenberg Airmen, civilians, family members and organizations. They provide at least six college scholarships to Vandenberg Airmen each year and host an annual charity golf tournament that has raised

  • TRICARE covers dependent parents

    One great thing about TRICARE coverage is it not only extends to spouses and children, but in some cases, also climbs up your family tree to dependent parents and parents-in-law. The process to register parents or parents-in-law as dependents varies by branch of service. The best way to get started

  • Vandenberg Top 3 gives back to enlisted, community

    Combining knowledge, experience and leadership, the Vandenberg Top 3 is ready to serve Team V's enlisted force. The Vandenberg Top 3, which is comprised of the top tier of the enlisted force, promotes the welfare and recognition of enlisted members. Their primary objective is to enhance the military

  • Meet the new 2nd ROPS commander

    (Editor's note: As new squadron commanders get settled in at Vandenberg, the 30th Space Wing Public Affairs staff asks them a few questions to better introduce them to Team V.) Name: Lt. Col. David "Rock" MillerUnit: 2nd Range Operations SquadronHometown: Newburgh, N.Y. Last base: The Pentagon

  • Arm yourself: Get a flu shot

    With the focus on fighting H1N1 flu this year, it's now more important than ever to get a flu shot. But where can TRICARE patients go, and when? Only months ago, the World Health Organization declared the H1N1flu a worldwide outbreak. This year, beneficiaries will need to get their seasonal flu