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Feature | June 16, 2026

How to Navigate TRICARE as a New Enrollee

By TRICARE Communications

Welcome to TRICARE! TRICARE is the uniformed services healthcare program for active duty service members, active duty family members, National Guard and Reserve members and their family members, retirees and retiree family members, survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide.

This video walks through how to get started with TRICARE, how to get care, what TRICARE includes, and some basic health cost information.

Learn more at TRICARE 101.
 

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