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June 25, 2026
The cost of waiting: Recognizing PTSD symptoms, seeking support

For many service members, the hardest part of post-traumatic stress disorder can be acknowledging they need to seek support, and that accepting help is a form of proactive resilience. Every June, the Air Force Medical Service brings awareness to PTSD, a mental health concern that can worsen if left
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing

According to the military health system, the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmittable, causes more severe disease, and results in higher cases of hospitalization and death than any other strain of the virus.
Sept. 2, 2020
DHA launches new website for Hanscom MDS

The Defense Health Agency launched 74 new websites for Air Force military hospitals and clinics, including Hanscom, Sept. 1. The new standard format, www.hanscom.tricare.mil, will allow patients across the Military Health System to manage and access their health and Tricare benefits from anywhere.
June 26, 2020
Tricare Selected Reserve termination explained

Office of the Secretary of Defense will allow members up to five months, instead of the original three-month period, to pay overdue premiums to have coverage reinstated and will honor any medical services and bills incurred during that time, once premiums are paid.

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