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National Collegiate Athletic Association and Department of War focus on long-term brain health
In September 2026, brain health experts convened to discuss vital research investigating long-term brain health outcomes for warfighters and NCAA student-athletes. The “CARE - SALTOS” research project, short for the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education - Service Academy Longitudinal Mild TBI Outcomes Study, seeks to understand the immediate, intermediate, and long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head impacts.
DEERS System Outage, Oct. 9-11
During this time, beneficiaries may be unable to update contact information, verify eligibility, or complete enrollment actions. Access to TRICARE and other DOD benefit systems that rely on DEERS may also be temporarily affected.
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