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Bu Pete Scherer Are you a service member or veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Regardless of your answer, you may be able to help the VA’s ongoing effort to treat the condition. The VA Biorepository Brain Bank (VABBB) is looking for volunteers to donate brain tissue for their research efforts. “If you suffered a blast or other…
By Matt Scherer Soldiers will see an influx of phone calls, text and visit from their officers and noncommissioned officers under Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll’s holiday directive to lower the service’s influx of holiday suicides. The directive starts now until Jan. 15. It’s something veterans can consider, especially for their friends and comrades during this holiday season. Secretary Driscoll’s policy…
By Pete Scherer Dementia, in its many forms, is becoming a growing cause of concern in our country. Today, over 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a number that is expected to double within the next 25 years. Veterans are at increased risk of developing one of these conditions. According to the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, 451,000 veterans…
Mark Overberg, a frequent contributor to our website, just posted this LinkedIn article about a change in the TRICARE For Life benefits. “As of Aug. 31, 2025, the TRICARE pharmacy benefit doesn’t cover weight loss drugs for TRICARE For Life beneficiaries, individuals with direct care coverage, and certain other groups when treatment of obesity is the primary diagnosis. These include…
Quiet people have the loudest minds. (S. Hawking) When Darren Tidwell, a Military Transition Roundtable alum, shared this Dr. Christian Poensgen LinkedIn post on introverts, it was something we wanted to share and archive here. 4 ways to help introverts thrive at work: 1/ Create private spaces ️ ↳ Provide calm zones beyond noisy open offices. ↳ Use…
By Matt Scherer Introduction At a recent town hall, the Fort Sam Retired Affairs Council invited representatives from the Defense Health Agency, TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security to brief on medical benefits. More than 300 retirees attended, eager for clarity on their promised care. Some answers addressed retirees’ concerns to a satisfactory level. To cut through confusion, our team compiled…
Do you know of a veteran who is facing a barrier to employment? The VA has a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program designed to help veterans regain their confidence in the work place. “”Employment is a critical protective factor against suicide, homelessness and substance use. CWT is a vital employment and therapeutic work program assisting Veterans with job…
When Rick Lipsey began his medical battle with the Amyotrophic lateral disease, his friends formed Rick’s Raiders as his support group. According to the ALS, between five to six thousand Americans like Lipsey, a retired Air Force colonel, are diagnosed with the ailment. is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.…
Texas Parks and Wildlife will host their annual TPDW Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes in September. The effort takes a statewide effort to bring together veterans of all ages and ranks to bring awareness to mitigate the threat of veteran suicide. Active duty military can obtain a Texas Parklands Passport which provide free entry to all state parks. The program…
At the Military Transition Roundtable, we believe transition never ever ends. For all veterans and their families, one of the key issues after leaving the military lifestyle, it’s to find a mentor. In a recent LinkedIn article, Daniel Collins came up with 14 reasons to find a mentor or two. For those attending a TAP course, that’s the first step…
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