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  • Puerto Rican troops, families need new birth certificates

    Servicemembers and their families who were born in Puerto Rico will need to obtain a new birth certificate starting July 1, although the Defense Department will honor the certificate they used to establish their identity and to enroll for military benefits prior to that date, a defense official

  • Plan ahead for prescriptions when moving

    With all of the details involved in moving to a new duty station, transferring prescription medication may not be on the top of the list for many beneficiaries. In fact, it may not even be on the list.TRICARE beneficiaries who regularly take prescription medications need to plan ahead so they may

  • Telephone slamming is illegal

    "Slamming" is the illegal practice of telephone companies who switch consumers' long-distance or local service provider without their permission, and often even without their knowledge. Companies do this to steal phone business from competitors, which then allows them to bill the consumer. Several

  • Sheppard, community celebrate Freedom Fest 2010

    Wade Bowen, a Texas-born country singer, performs "Star-Spangled Banner" to a crowd of about 35,000 people during Freedom Fest 2010 July 3, 2010, at the Sheppard Clinic pavilion at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Freedom Fest 2010 featured a volleyball tournament, car show, a variety of foods,

  • Dispose of hazardous household wastes properly

    A variety of chemical products are used when taking care of a home, yard and garden. Many of these products can contain hazardous chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency defines four major types of hazardous wastes:- Corrosives - can cause a chemical reaction that eats away materials or

  • Freedom Fest still on for July 3

    Despite gloomy remnants of Hurricane Alex, Sheppard Air Force Base is moving forward with today's (July 3) Freedom Fest Celebration.The sand volleyball tournament is underway and the Hospital Gate will open to the general public at 1 p.m. for a car show, games, fun and food. Admission is free to the

  • 782nd TRG welcomes new commander

    The 782nd Training Group welcomed a former member of Team Sheppard as its new commander during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1010 June 30. Col. Kenneth Backes, a former instructor at Sheppard, began his position as the commander of the 782nd TRG after a formal introduction from Brig. Gen.