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Multinational Forces Validate Defensive Readiness During Exercise Balikatan 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4472230/multinational-forces-validate-defensive-readiness-during-exercise-balikatan-2026/

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‘Got to Get Fixed:’ Billing Delays, Coverage Issues Still Plague Tricare Patients and Providers

Posted on May 3, 2026 Updated on April 26, 2026

‘Got to Get Fixed:’ Billing Delays, Coverage Issues Still Plague Tricare Patients and Providers

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This entry was posted in DHA, TRICARE and tagged DHA, TRICARE.

C-NOte #7: Golden Fleet Initiative and Our Future Fleet Design

Posted on May 2, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

C-NOte #7Download

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This entry was posted in CNO and tagged CNO.

Surface Warfare Medical Institute (SWMI)

Posted on May 2, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1004338/surface-warfare-medical-institute-swmi

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This entry was posted in Surface and tagged Surface.

Pentagon considers doubling monthly combat pay for troops

Posted on May 2, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pentagon-budget-raise-special-pay/

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This entry was posted in Budget, Pay and tagged Budget, Pay.

Pioneers in warfighter brain health discuss research agenda at annual brain health symposium

Posted on May 2, 2026 Updated on April 25, 2026

https://dha.mil/News/2026/04/23/13/18/Pioneers-in-warfighter-brain-health-discuss-research-agenda-at-annual-brain-health-symposium

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This entry was posted in Research, TBI and tagged Research, TBI.

The DHP Is Gone. The Direct Care System Stayed.

Posted on May 1, 2026 Updated on April 24, 2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dhp-gone-direct-care-system-stayed-mary-womack-qogve/

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This entry was posted in Budget, DHA and tagged Budget, DHA.

Naval Survival Training Institute (NSTI)

Posted on May 1, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1004469/naval-survival-training-institute-nsti

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Top Marine Corps Medical Officer Visits Blount Island to Assess Prepositioned Capabilities

Posted on May 1, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563378/top-marine-corps-medical-officer-visits-blount-island-assess-prepositioned-capabilities

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Finance Friday Articles

Posted on May 1, 2026 Updated on April 30, 2026

  • An All-Time Bull Market
  • Analyzing the Analysis: How Do AI Portfolio Recommendations Hold Up?
  • Don’t Fight the Stock Market
  • Government Guidance on Passkeys (from the UK)
  • How Much Money Do Doctors Make a Year? 8 Specialties Get Paid More than $500,000
  • I have a will. Do I really need an estate plan?
  • Remaining in the TSP at Separation One of Four Options
  • Roth or Traditional? Know the Difference Before You Decide
  • Spend Intentionally
  • The Expat Doctor’s Common Pitfalls: Why Living Abroad Makes Your US Taxes Harder, Not Easier
  • What Do You Believe About Investing?
  • What I’ve Learned Writing 500 Blog Posts

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