Navy Ships, Subs, Aircraft - Research and Technology
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New Navy Long Range Shipbuilding Plan Calls for Decommissioning More Cruisers, Littoral Combat Ships
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What's in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of Management and Budget Chief?
During his confirmation hearing Jan. 21, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins pledged to preserve veterans benefits and not "balance the budgets on the backs of veterans." But the confirmation of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, who contributed to two conservative playbooks that support significant changes to VA disability benefits, has put veterans service organizations on guard against any potential shifts in VA compensation. -
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CFL/ACFLs - 5 FEB 25
CFL/ACFLs, - Navy Noom Weight-Loss Program - From 1 Feb 25 to 31 Jan 26, Navy will offer access to the commercial weight-loss program Noom for a one-year period, at no cost to Active Component (AC) Sailors who were not within Body Composition Assessment (BCA) standards (Step-3) during the CY2024 Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). Eligible Sailors who desire to participate can access Noom by simply using their First Name, Last Name, and DOD ID during registration at go.noom.com/usnavy (must be all lower-case letters). For additional information, please refer to the Noom Fact Sheet located under “NAVADMINS/FACT SHEETS”. - Gender vs. Sex. Due to recent Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) changes with the DoD, the following PRP Guides have been updated to change “Gender” to “Sex”: PRP Guide-1 (FEB 2025) PRP Guide-3 (FEB 2025) PRP Guide-4 (FEB 2025) - Updated PRP FAQ (Feb 2025). You can locate the link “CFL Resources”. Please review and use it as a reference when you have any questions/issues. - Reminder, as of 1 February 2025, the PRP office fully transitioned to MyNavy Career Center (MNCC). To better assist you, we ask that any PRP policy or PRIMS related issues you may have be sent to askmncc.fct@navy.mil | 1-833-330-6622. - The online CFL and ACFL PRIMS Training Courses (Version 2.0) has been updated to include: Course enhancements to facilitate end-user learning Content updates to reflect current PRIMS functionality and the new PFA cycle. You can locate the course links under “PRIMS TRAINING”. Low bandwidth or no internet access? The course file can be downloaded or printed for off-line access. -
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Learn How To Get Care From Dental Specialists With the TRICARE Dental Program
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you’re a TRICARE Dental Program member, you might need to see different types of dentists for specific tooth and mouth problems. Luckily, the TDP, administered by United Concordia, offers a wide range of specialists in CONUS and OCONUS locations. To find a specialist near you, check out the Find a Dentist tool on United Concordia’s website. “Before you go to a specialist, it’s a good idea to make sure the specialist’s services are covered,” said Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with the Dental Program Section of the TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency. “A TDP network dentist can submit a pre-authorization request on your behalf to determine your out-of-pocket costs.” Here’s an easy-to-understand guide to these dental specialties:
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