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Ready for a ray gun? ONR plans laser tests
(Staff Writer) Soon, the sound of combat may not be a thunderous boom but an electronic zap. The Office of Naval Research is in the early stages of putting a solid-state laser weapon onto a ship. If the project succeeds, it effectively will make all the sci-fi clichés about lasers — from death rays to “set phasers to stun” — a reality.
Libyan convicted in Lockerbie bombing has died
(The Associated Press) BENGHAZI, Libya — Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, a Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, died Sunday nearly three years after he was released from a Scottish prison to the outrage of the relatives of the attack’s 270 victims. He was 60.
NATO summit to focus on Afghanistan’s future
(The Associated Press) CHICAGO — World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan’s post-conflict future — from funding for security forces to upcoming elections — when the NATO summit opens Sunday.
17 dead as Yemeni troops clash with al-Qaida
(The Associated Press) SANAA, Yemen — Fresh clashes between al-Qaida fighters and government forces in Yemen left 17 dead on Sunday, military officials said, as the army pushed on with an offensive to regain a key town in the county’s south that fell to the militants more than a year ago.
White House, Pakistan in talks on supply lines
(The Associated Press) CHICAGO — The White House says it is not expecting to finish negotiations with Pakistan over reopening key supply lines during the NATO summit.

Tricare Updates

TRICARE is an important issue for NERA. If you have questions regarding your benefits, what you and your family qualify for please follow this link to your benefits: http://www.tricare.mil/.

Access TRICARE brochures, handbooks, booklets for your region: TRICARE SMART

If you still have questions or have problems that are not addressed please contact Steve Sandy, Executive Director.

TRICARE updates will be posted as we receive them. Check back often for news pertaining to policy changes.

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TRICARE increases opposed Newport News Daily Press, Apr. 29, 2012

Senator Webb to DoD: You Cannot “Renegotiate” the Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care to Retired Service Members Webb Press Release, Mar. 28, 2012

TRICARE debate rages on Daily Press, Mar. 25, 2012

Senator Webb on TRICARE March 8, 2012

Military Update: Raise TRICARE fees or deepen force cuts Pensacola News Journal, Mar 3, 2012

Planned TRICARE hikes unfair, lawmakers say The Navy Times, Feb 28, 2012

Trashing TRICARE: Obama to cut healthcare benefits for active duty and retired US military The Washington Free Beacon, Feb 27, 2012

Banning TRICARE incentives saved little money The Navy Times, Feb 27, 2012

Regulations Limiting Incentives to Employees to Use TRICARE Congressional Budget Office, Feb 22, 2012

Dempsey to troops: 'We've heard your concerns' on TRICARE fees Government Executive, Feb 22, 2012

US Military (Ret): Congress has resisted linking TRICARE fees to paygrade The Navy Times, Jan 26, 2012

TRICARE adjusts prescription drug co-pays Navy Times, Sept 7, 2011

Attention TRICARE beneficiaries: You and your covered dependents can now receive your 100% covered vaccines, including flu shots, with no out-of-pocket cost at any Rite Aid Pharmacy location.

About NERA

NERA works hard in Washington in the interest of national security. But NERA's success ultimately depends on your willingness to join us. As a service member, you have already demonstrated your willingness to "get involved." Reinforce your commitment to service by becoming a member of NERA, where thousands of other Sea Service Reservists are already mobilized in the battle to win today's--and tomorrow's--legislative and policy battles.

Your membership is vital to NERA's success.

NERA Welcomes You Aboard!

The Naval Enlisted Reserve Association - (NERA) - Since 1957, NERA has been responsible for many of the pay and benefits that reservists enjoy today!

Our Primary Mission - to serve the ENLISTED RESERVIST of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. We also support retirees, Full-Time Support (FTS) and others joining as associate members as well as the families of our enlisted sea service reservists.

Why NERA? Today, more than at any other time, Reserve enlisted members are being called upon more often to serve our nation placing strain on families as well as civilian careers.

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