Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades. The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical." The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers. This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams. More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes. The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios. Load More