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Army Public Health Center expert offers healthy housing tips
June 10, 2020 — Although COVID-19 concerns have temporarily halted many but the most essential military moves, now is a good time to think about how to keep your current or future residence healthy and minimize housing hazard risks like lead or mold exposure... MORE

Army Public Health Center industrial hygiene experts say controlling moisture is a key factor in reducing mold risk. It is important to find the source of any leak or water damage and to make repairs immediately.

Soldiers on PCS orders can now request to stay extra year at duty station
March 23, 2020 — Soldiers preparing for a permanent change-of-station move can now request to stay at their current duty station for up to a year, as the Army adapts how it moves people during the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

Moving this summer? Your TRICARE options may change
July 5, 2018 — Are you starting a new adventure in a new location soon? If so, that’s a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event, or QLE. A QLE is a major life change, like moving, getting married or divorced, or becoming eligible for Medicare. Moving doesn’t change your TRICARE eligibility. Your TRICARE coverage moves with you. But moving may change your TRICARE health plan options. ... MORE

Because moving is a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE, that means you’ll have 90 days from the date of the move to change your TRICARE health plan based on your eligibility.