Update TRICARE Payment Information Before February 28, 2025

As of January 1, 2025, certain states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, have moved to the West Region under TRICARE’s new regional contracts. If you live in one of these six states, please take note of the following:

What You Need to Know:

If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely provide your recurring payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the West Region contractor.

Important Deadline:

You must update your payment information with TriWest before February 28 to avoid being disenrolled (retroactive to Jan. 1).

Who Needs to Take Action? TRICARE Prime, Select, Young Adult, Reserve Select, Retired Reserve.

Who Does NOT Need to Take Action? TRICARE For Life, The US Family Health Plan, and TRICARE health plans.

If any updates apply to you, contact TriWest immediately to ensure your coverage continues without disruption.

For more details, please review this TRICARE Newsroom article at TRICARE Newsroom. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter!

USPTO Accepted our Renewal Filing

The American Veterans Mission is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted our renewal filing for Section 8 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1058. This acceptance secures our right to use our federally registered trademark (logo) for an additional ten years. This achievement reinforces our status as a recognized and vetted nonprofit corporation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) in Texas, and we remain fully committed to our mission.

®AVMartinez, doing business as American Veterans Mission. All rights reserved.

🌟 A Big Thank You to Girl Scouts Troops 20301 & 6300! 🌟

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to these incredible Girl Scout troops for their unwavering support of essential programs in Central Texas that assist veterans and military families. Their dedication and consistent volunteering tremendously impact our community as they help AVM and our excellent community partners continue our mission.

Their commitment to service is a shining example of how youth can make a meaningful difference in the world. Let’s continue to support and inspire future generations to give back with the same passion and dedication!

Thank you, Troops, 20301 & 6300, for being true community heroes! 💚

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Holidays with the American Veterans Mission and Our Local Community Partners

The American Veterans Mission (AVM) is teaming up with local community partners to support military families during the upcoming Operation Homefront Holiday Meals for Military Families, scheduled for December 7, 2024. This initiative aims to provide a warm holiday meal and essential groceries to active-duty military families and veterans in need, helping them celebrate the season without the added stress of food insecurity.

The collaboration between Operation Homefront, AVM, and local organizations ensures that these families receive not only a hearty meal but also the support of a compassionate network. The event will feature meal distribution, where families can gather and receive their holiday provisions, strengthening community bonds and showing appreciation for their service.

By supporting the Operation Homefront program, AVM and its partners continue to uphold their commitment to veterans and military families, ensuring they feel recognized, valued, and cared for during the holiday season.

Thanks to Nancy Sanchez and her daughter of Square Away Moving Company, Janie Freed of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, and Tetyana Quiles of Texas A&M University-Central Texas for their invaluable contributions. They have joined our president, Dr. Anthony Martinez, in conducting a site visit of the venue, which was vital in helping us plan and prepare for the smooth distribution of meals and groceries. Their expertise and support ensure that everything will be set up efficiently and safely for the families we aim to serve.

We look forward to seeing our volunteers there and appreciate your support in making this holiday season a little brighter for our military families!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Taskforce Uplift, Kohl’s, and Partners 

We are beyond grateful to Taskforce Uplift and their incredible partners for making it possible to provide laptops to the student veterans of Texas A&M University-Central Texas, helping them continue their academic journey with the tools they need to succeed.

A special shout-out to the fantastic Kohl’s Cares volunteers who were on-site assisting with the distribution of laptops. Your dedication and support played a crucial role in making this event a success, and we appreciate all you did to help our local student veterans.

Together, we empower these brave men and women as they work toward their academic and professional goals while bridging the digital divide in the Central Texas area. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served us! 🙏💻💙

Congratulations to the 2024 Texas A&M University-Central Texas Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipients

Distinguished Alumni

A message from the American Veterans Mission’s President & CEO, Dr. Anthony V. Martinez, September 5, 2024:

“As I prepare to leave for the Republic of the Philippines this weekend, I want to express my deepest gratitude to my mentors, colleagues, alums, and friends at Texas A&M University–Central Texas (TAMUCT) for nominating and choosing me as this year’s distinguished alumnus. Your support and recognition mean the world to me. I also want to congratulate Mr. Abdul Subhani, this year’s distinguished legacy alumnus, and US Army Lieutenant General (Retired) Pete Taylor, the distinguished honorary alumnus.

Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas A&M University–Central Texas is a profound and humbling honor. This recognition is a tribute not only to my personal journey but to everyone who has journeyed with me in learning and growth. It’s a testament to the values and education we all received at the Texas A&M University system, which are foundational in our personal and professional journeys. I share this award with the incredible faculty, mentors, and fellow alums. I am proud to be a warrior and committed to giving back to our university and community.

To my mentors, friends, and colleagues, I am deeply sorry that I cannot be physically present at the upcoming event to join my fellow Warriors due to my business travel overseas. My absence is a source of deep regret as I sincerely wish to be there to share the moment with you. Although I will not be physically present, I am honored to celebrate this milestone with you. I look forward to the event’s success and hope you enjoy it as much as I would have.

On behalf of LTG (Ret) Pete Taylor and Mr. Abdul Subhani, who are also deeply committed to our alma mater, we encourage our fellow alumni to join us in positively impacting our community. As alumni, we possess the knowledge, skills, and networks to bring about positive change. Whether it’s through mentoring students, supporting local initiatives, or simply leading by example, our contributions can transform lives and communities. Let’s continue to carry forward the warrior spirit and contribute to a brighter future for all. Our positive actions can inspire and motivate others, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.

Thanks again for this recognition, and a special thanks to Justice Gregory Johnson, who will be the keynote speaker for this event. Together, everyone achieves more.”

Distinguished Alumni

End Message. Photo Credit: Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Killeen, Texas

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