7 Aug 2020

USAF, USA bring joint humanitarian aid to Beirut

In a joint endeavor to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and the people of Lebanon, Soldiers and Airmen stationed in Qatar worked to load the first U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III with humanitarian aid Aug. 6, 2020. Members from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Air Mobility Command’s 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron on Al Udeid Air Base, and the Area Support Group-Qatar from Camp as Sayliyah worked to palletize food, water and medical supplies delivered to Beirut, Lebanon later that day.

27 Sep 2019

Midnight Sun Guardians participate in Gobi Wolf 2019

The Mongolia National Emergency Management Administration, Mongolian Armed Forces and local Mongolian agencies partnered with their U.S. counterparts, including Airmen from the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, in Sainshand, Mongolia, during exercise Gobi Wolf 2019. The exercise centered around a simulated response to a catastrophic earthquake in Dornogovi Province.

24 Sep 2018

TRICARE extends emergency prescription refills in North Carolina and South Carolina

To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency is extending emergency prescription refills until Sept. 30.To receive emergency refills through Sept. 30, beneficiaries should take their prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network

20 Sep 2018

TRICARE extends referral waiver to Sept. 30 for North Carolina and South Carolina patients affected by Hurricane Florence

To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency has extended until Sept. 30 its provider referral waivers. TRICARE patients in these states may continue to see providers in any location without a referral from their primary care provider until Sept. 30.As

14 Sep 2018

TRICARE announces temporary prescription changes for beneficiaries in Georgia affected by Hurricane Florence

The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries in Georgia may receive emergency prescription refills until Sept. 20 if they need them as a result of Hurricane Florence.

13 Sep 2018

TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia affected by Hurricane Florence

The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries under mandatory evacuation orders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia may see a provider in any location without a referral from their primary care provider due to the impact of Hurricane Florence. The waiver applies to beneficiaries in approximately 40 counties where state governors have ordered evacuations as Florence approaches.

12 Sep 2018

Hurricane threat’s a reminder to be prepared for health care needs

With the East Coast preparing for a potential hit by Hurricane Florence, now’s the time for individuals to prepare for their health care needs during severe weather.

29 Aug 2017

Emergency TRICARE procedures in effect for Louisiana and Texas due to Hurricane Harvey

The governors of Louisiana and Texas have declared a State of Emergency due to severe flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. To help beneficiaries affected by the storm, TRICARE has granted emergency prescription refills and waived referral requirements.Emergency RefillsEmergency prescription refill procedures are in place from August 23, 2017