I live in a military community, and after a recent visit to a military clinic, they gave me a prescription.  But when I took it to the pharmacy, they told me they were out of that medicine but would mail it to me in a couple of days.  So after giving my Scooby Doo head to the side look, I said mail?  Really?  Apparently so. Veterans and those eligible for TRICARE beneficiaries have several pharmacy options, including military pharmacies, TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and 56,000 network pharmacies.  Military treatment facility (MTF) pharmacies fill prescriptions free of charge. Eligible beneficiaries who have internet access can use the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool to find out if a medication is available at their local MTF pharmacy.  That way when your doctor has prescribed medication... 07/30/2012

Joint Strike Fighter pilot instructors were fitted for their new gear this past week at Eglin AFB.  This state of the art suit is off the hook.  Rumor has it that the helmet alone cost more than most single family homes!  The Joint Strike Force pilots wearing them represent not only the Air Force, but also the Navy, Marines, and student pilots from allied countries as well. The most advanced step is the personalized helmet that weighs as much as a bowling ball. A laser scanner maps the head of each pilot and creates padding tailored to their individual heads. A process that doesn't take months, but in a matter of hours! The technology of the helmet lets them view underneath and outside the aircraft, literally seeing through it like a virtual game. The thermal suit itself includes flame ... 03/07/2010