The initiative is part of Big Navy's efforts to improve sailor quality of life. In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report. Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016. Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software. Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear. Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers. Load More