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  • TRICARE Now Covers “Lap-Band” Surgery

    TRICARE beneficiaries whose weight poses a serious health risk now have a new surgical alternative available. For those who medically qualify, TRICARE now covers laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, also commonly called Lap-Band surgery. Although the TRICARE policy change has only recently been

  • Tots in Blue: Eglin welcomes new arrivals

    Congratulations to the following parents, who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here November and December 2007. It's a boy! Andrew Jacob, born Nov. 1 to Airman 1st Class Brian and Rebecca Phillips. Quincy Christopher, born Nov. 7 Airman 1st Class Aaron Washington and Tarin Turner. Jackson

  • Air Force announces captain selections

    The Air Force selected 3,569 first lieutenants for promotion from 3,594 officers considered during the calendar year 2007C captain selection process. The entire list of promotion selects is posted on the Air Force Personnel Center's public Web site . The results of the board are as follows:

  • TRICARE for Life 'Explanation of Benefits' goes digital

    TRICARE for Life beneficiaries can soon print a copy of their Explanation of Benefits from the convenience of their own homes. Starting in January 2008, the only paper EOB's that beneficiaries will receive are monthly summaries. The exception to this is if a claim includes services that are

  • Fifth CMSAF praises, reminisces with Eglin's enlisted

    The Air Force has struggled hard to establish its own heritage. A person whose enlistment dates back to the service's early days believes the Air Force has created its own legacy through the performance and achievements of its people and units - the fundamentals of its success both then and now.

  • AAC manpower and personnel director named best in Air Force

    When Lee McGehee was appointed as the Air Armament Center's director of manpower and personnel nearly three years ago, she had the unique opportunity to build her team from the ground up. Mrs. McGehee and her team of 19 personnel professionals had their work cut out for them as they set out to