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WE CAN HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE.
Good dental health is important. But if you’re like many Americans, dental anxiety can be keeping you from going to the dentist. Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP DentalSM can help you overcome your fears and be on your way to smiling with confidence. The most common reasons why some people fear the dentist Can you…
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Around-the-world cancer fight lands Air Force family in Fisher House
By Michelle Baldanza Late last summer, the Gaspar Family was in for big changes. The Air Force family of five had been reassigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan where Maj. Ian Gaspar would serve as a pharmacist. Throughout the Fall, Ian, his wife, Kimberly, their two teenagers, Cydney and Noah, and toddler, Gwyndolyn, settled into…
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Soldiers’ Angels Provides Rapid Response to Service Members and Veteran Community Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Our brave men and women in uniform have given everything to make us feel safe. But now, it’s time for us to protect them. During the COVID-19 health crisis, thousands of service members and veterans have been left without food, shelter, medical care, and other necessities. In the days and weeks that followed the first…
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How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan
Whether you’re ready for your very first car or need to update your ride, figuring out how you’ll finance your purchase can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is one step you can take that will save you a lot of time and headaches before you get to the dealership: getting preapproved for an auto loan. Getting…
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Playing for a Cause: Mission Accomplished
Operation Lifeboat surpasses goal; raises over $151,000 from World of Warships players to support StackUp.org On March 6, Wargaming issued a call to action to players of its popular online game, World of Warships. Thousands answered the call. More than 5,000 World of Warships players, the vast majority of them current and former service members,…
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Playing for a Cause: Meet Chris Kunz
World of Warships’ Operation Lifeboat Raises Critical Funds to Assist StackUp.org’s Mission to Support Veterans’ and Service Members’ Mental Health Nowadays, when the practice of social distancing and self-isolation is becoming more and more ubiquitous, the need for social interaction and tools that keep us connected is more evident than ever. In prior weeks, this…
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Playing for a Cause: Meet Rob Ferguson
World of Warships’ Operation Lifeboat Raises Critical Funds to Assist in StackUp.org’s Mission to Support Service Members Camaraderie. Commitment. Challenge. Those three elements define the two things in life that Rob Ferguson is passionate about – his current active service in the U.S. Army, and his lifelong status as a gamer. “Literally everybody plays video…
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Playing for a Cause: Meet U.S. Navy Veteran Chad Fischer
Wargaming’s Operation Lifeboat Scores $90,000 in first Two Weeks of Campaign to Support StackUp.org and Help Vets Like Chad Fischer Recover through Video Games Meet Chad Fischer. He retired from active duty in 2016 after serving seven years in the U.S. Navy. Fischer’s last job was as a missile technician on the USS Ohio, a…
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Playing for a Cause: Gamers Unite to Support Service Members
Online gaming community event helps veterans and active-duty alike When Jeff Stephens exited the U.S. Army in 2008, he struggled to make the transition to civilian life after having served through multiple deployments. Like many other veterans, Stephens felt disconnected from his squad mates, who were scattered throughout the world. Stephens unexpectedly found support and…
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A military member’s guide to balance transfers
New year, new financial you? Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great…
