All are invited to attend the Wind Crest Veterans’ Speakers Series for 2026, starting with the guest speaker on Thursday, January 8th, at 1pm. Lt Colonel John Hermida will speak on the topic of “Goals of unit, current military events, and the Armed Forces’ responses to global situations.” His talk will take place in the Wind Crest A&E auditorium at 1pm.
Retired Veterans Newsletter for December
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (“DFAS”) –which provides pay and benefit services for the US military – has published its latest newsletter update for Veterans for December. The newsletter, which has updates on retiree and annuitant pay, can be viewed at this link.
The newsletter includes important updates for retirees who pay their Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) premiums to DFAS. It also provides information about the newly improved Forms Library and helpful information to share with your loved ones on how to report the death of a military retiree or SBP annuitant. It’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) time again and there’s information on the percentage increase and pay dates, in addition to tips for preparing for tax season.
Medicare / Tricare Price Increase
See the article about the 2026 premium increases for Tricare health benefits for Veterans and dependents, at this link.
Buckley SFB Newsletter for January
To view the January 2026 newsletter from the Buckley Space Force Base Retiree Activities Office, see this link.
Also click the underscored links below to see the following newsletters:
Air Force Afterburner
Army Echoes
Navy Sailor for Life
Marine Corps Semper Fi Magazine
Coast Guard Long Blue Line
From Tom Puckett
Chair, Leadership Committee, Veterans at Wind Crest
Veterans at WindCrest 