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Diverse alliance fights terror suspect law
(USA Today) WASHINGTON — An ideologically diverse alliance that includes liberal Democrats, Tea Party Republicans, and the libertarian-minded Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is attempting to throw out a post-9/11 law that grants the president broad authority to indefinitely detain any person apprehended on American soil, including U.S. citizens, without due process if they are suspected of terrorist activity.
Vinson sailor arrested in Hawaii for break-in
() HONOLULU — A sailor from an aircraft carrier visiting Pearl Harbor has been arrested on suspicion of allegedly breaking into a Waikiki apartment.
Combat vets, NFL players may share brain injury
(USA Today via Gannett News Service) A generation of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to explosions may be at risk for early-onset dementia, according to a new study that looked at the autopsied brains of four former combat service members and four athletes.
Allen: Summit to focus on Afghanistan security
(Staff writer) The vision for an enduring U.S. presence in Afghanistan will move forward in coming days during a NATO summit, said Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
U.S., Pakistan near deal to reopen supply lines
(The Associated Press) WASHINGTON — The United States and Pakistan on Wednesday raced to conclude a deal to reopen key supply routes for the Afghanistan war before next week’s NATO summit, with Washington hopeful of an imminent deal but Islamabad insisting that the U.S. pay more to repair relations and end the blockade.

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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