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The #1 Way to Survive Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

By Shari Lopatin

 

One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes.*

And every 13 minutes, a woman will die from this disease. Yet, more than 2 million survivors of breast cancer are living in the U.S. today.* Do you know what that means?

Even if you’ve been diagnosed, there is still hope. (more…)

Flu Shots: What Does TRICARE Cover (and Where)?

 

Did you know that nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot, don’t get the flu?

It’s true, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu vaccinations are a TRICARE-covered benefit. Have you gotten yours, yet?

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What are YOUR Best Military Memories?

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we asked you (through Facebook) for your best memories in the military.

Some of you are Service members, others are spouses, and yet others are military children. We took several of your comments and compiled them into this short slideshow, as a special thank-you for your service and sacrifice.

Take a moment and enjoy what your extended military family had to share, about their best memories in the U.S. Armed Forces (and feel free to share!) … (more…)

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Have You Tried ‘Dance Walking’ Yet?

Forget the treadmill. Watch out, Zumba! Have you heard of the latest craze sweeping the nation?  … Dance Walking!

Take a moment and check out the fit-and-fun video, right here!
 

So … think you’ll try Dance Walking next time you’re taking a stroll? We’ll join you!

 

And the MilSpouse of the Year is …

Every year, Military Spouse Magazine asks you to vote on the nation’s Military Spouse of the Year. And today, they announced the 2012 winner. Are you ready? The 2012 Military Spouse of the Year is … (more…)