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Staff members of the behavioral health clinic performing a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Oct. 17, 2023

11th ACR Embedded Behavioral Health opens new facility led by TRADOC Officer Instructor of the Year Major Jennifer Frazier

WEED ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Calif. — The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) unveiled its new Embedded Behavioral Health (EBH) facility, marking a significant milestone in providing vital support to Active-Duty Service Members.

Col. Richard Hopkins, the COVID-19 response coordinator with Weed Army Community Hospital, collects paperwork from a Soldier who received the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event Sept. 24 on Fort Irwin, Calif. Hopkins, a Warrenton, Mo., resident, volunteered to return to the Army as a retiree recall to support the Army’s COVID-19 response mission. (Photo by Kimberly Hackbarth/ Weed ACH Public Affairs Office) (Photo Credit: Kimberly Hackbarth)

Sept. 24, 2021

Retired Colonel Leads Fort Irwin COVID Response Mission

FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Col. Richard Hopkins retired from the Army Reserves in 2015 after a long career serving in the National Guard and the Army Reserves.

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

Feb. 18, 2021

Fort Irwin/ NTC COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital and Fort Irwin/NTC hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall February 8. During the event, Weed ACH subject matter experts shared information about the COVID-19 vaccine and answered questions submitted by the Fort Irwin Community. This event can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/NTCFortIrwin/videos/147075593901291

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Dec. 1, 2020

Open Season is Underway, Compare 2021 FEDVIP Plans and Costs

The Federal Benefits Open Season ends on Dec. 14. If you’re eligible for dental or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), don’t miss your chance to enroll in or change your FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan. Not sure where to start? At BENEFEDS, you can check your eligibility, explore plans, enroll in a plan, and more.

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Nov. 30, 2020

TRICARE Select Group A Retiree Enrollment Fee Payments Due Now

Have you set up payment for your new TRICARE Select 2021 enrollment fees yet? If not, time is running out. If you’re a TRICARE Select Group AIf you or your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred before January 1, 2018, you are in Group A. retiree, you must set up your payment by Dec. 31 if you want to have TRICARE Select or TRICARE Overseas Program Select coverage on Jan. 1, 2021. You’ll be disenrolled from TRICARE if your TRICARE contractor doesn’t receive your payment.

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