22 – 13 (05 August 2022)
Fake blood, real lessons: National Guard students get combat medic training
The Connecticut National Guard held training Wednesday, with tourniquets, intravenous infusions, and a helicopter. East Lyme ― A Humvee ambulance pulled up to the battalion aid station tent at the Army National Guard training facility Wednesday morni…
Connecticut National Guard, Uruguay Conduct IED Training National Guard Bureau
HARTFORD, Conn. – Seven members of the 192nd Engineer Battalion conducted counter-improvised explosive device training with the Uruguayan Army in …
Military Retirees and Dependents With ID Cards That Don’t Expire Need to Get Replacements Within 4 Years Retirees and military family members who have identification cards with no expiration date can choose to upgrade to the new Next Generation Uniform Services Identification, or USID, cards whenever it’s convenient…
New Defense Department ID Cards Are Finally Compatible With TSA Security
There’s good news for military personnel with new Common Access Cards, as well as retirees and military family members who received the Defense Department’s next-generation identification card during the past two years: The IDs now work at Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at all U.S. airports…..
Army Opens its Doors to Recruits Who Fail to Meet Initial Body Fat and Academic Standards Amid Recruiting Crisis New enlistees who exceed body fat standards by as much as 6% will be placed into a training program….
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Won’t Be Handed Out to Everyone Anymore
The Department of Defense will no longer issue the Global War on Terrorism Medal to all service members, ending a two-decade period…..
Veterans Can Start Filing New Claims Now for 23 Illnesses Covered Under New Law
The Department of Veterans Affairs has established a website explaining the details of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson…
Which vaccines do older adults need? https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKKXXQGXRvSCNzPMhBmVhVcsNFwBJWgHbVmMZN QZHWQTZjXfWczJScSMHHcQwqtVVlwL You might remember getting vaccines as a child. But adults also need vaccines to help prevent certain illnesses….
VETSmile celebrates first year. For more information on VETSmile or to become a dental care partner with the program, visit the Veterans Health Administration’s Center for Care and Payment Innovation website. (Courtesy of David Fried)
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Stay on the Water in a Military Cottage (Courtesy of Stephanie at Poppin’ Smoke)
Did you know that the military has waterfront cottages and cabins all over the world?
Many of these facilities are open year-round and are a fantastic option for an affordable getaway!
If you’re traveling outside of the busy summer months, you can take advantage of this popular military recreational lodging more easily.
Get our list of 34 military beachfront cottages and waterfront cabins, and start planning your getaway!
2022 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Thu, 11 Aug 22 – Retiree Supper: 1830 at Lido’s Restaurant, 75 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT
Thu, 18 Aug 22 – CT Military Dept Picnic at Camp Nett. Retiree benefit update starts at 1030. Go to https://ngact.org/ to register on line.
Sat, 20 Aug 22 – OCS Class 67 Commissioning Ceremony, 1000-1300 at The Point, Camp Nett at Niantic (Rain Location, RTI Auditorium) POC – CDT David Crowe at david.e.crowe12.mil@army.mil or (815) 307-0021.
Click here to download OCS Commissioning Ceremony flyer: OCS Commissioning Flyer
Sun, 21 August 22 – 2022 OCS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 1000–1300 at The Point, Camp Nett at Niantic (Rain Location, RTI Auditorium) POC – CDT David Crowe at david.e.crowe12.mil@army.mil or (815) 307-0021.
Thu, 25 Aug 22 – Retiree Breakfast 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
Thu, 8 Sep 22 – Retiree Supper: 1830 at Lido’s Restaurant, 75 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT
Mon, 12 Sep 22 – CT Chapter AUSA, 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Rd, New Britain. (Flyer distributed by email 4 Jul 22)
Thu, 29 Sep 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864Washington St, Middletown.
Thu, 6 Oct 22 – 41st Senior NCO Dining In: 1800 at The Aqua Turf, Southington.
Thu, 27 Oct 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
Thu, 17 Nov 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864Washington St, Middletown.
Thu, 22 Dec 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
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