By Barry Morris Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, USO Southeast Region
FORT EUSTIS, Va. — The United Service Organizations (USO) Mid-Atlantic and Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, are teaming up to serve up a flavorful fusion of food, fellowship, and fun with their next “Let’s Cook” event, a culinary celebration designed to feed more than just appetites.
On Friday, Aug. 8, service members at Fort Eustis traded their uniforms for aprons as they stepped into the USO Teaching Kitchen to whip up a bold and delicious Southwest Baked Salmon, guided by the creative flair of local favorite Chef Joe Perkins.
“This event is all about connection, connecting through food, friendship, and the incredible support of partners like Food Lion Feeds,” said Nikki Jones, USO Center Operations Specialist at Fort Eustis. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our service members with an experience that’s not just nourishing, but also unforgettable.”
The Let’s Cook Kitchen Series, supported by Food Lion Feeds’ $50,000 commitment, provides monthly cooking classes to help service members and military families develop practical kitchen skills, foster community engagement, and promote healthier eating habits. The classes began
in January and will continue through December.
“Food Lion Feeds is committed to empowering families in the towns and cities we serve by providing nourishment and supporting vital programs such as the Let’s Cook Kitchen series,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion. “We are proud to partner with USO Mid-Atlantic to offer an opportunity for military families to strengthen
connection by preparing healthy meals.”
The USO and Food Lion Feeds Teaching Kitchen is held every second Friday of the month through the end of the year. Local military units interested in participating can contact Nikki Jones, USO Center Operations Specialist at Fort Eustis, at njones@uso.org to learn more or to register.
About the USO: The USO is the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families. Since 1941, the USO has been by the side of service members throughout their military service. Impactful support is provided through our 250+ locations around the world, a robust care package delivery program, entertainment, military spouse and youth programming, and much more, all made possible by donors, corporate partners, volunteers and staff.
About Food Lion: Food Lion is an omnichannel grocery retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. With a focus on hunger relief, Food Lion is a pioneer in food rescue. Since 2014, the company’s hunger relief platform Food Lion Feeds has donated more than 1.5 billion meals to those who are food insecure. The retailer has committed to donate 3 billion meals by 2032. For more information,
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The City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Transit &
Norfolk State University team up for the
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NORFOLK, Va Fall is just around the corner, which means the return of college football and Norfolk State University is gearingupforanexcitingseason.Fansheading to games should plan their travel and parkingarrangementsaheadoftime
Parkingislimitedoncampusandrestricted in nearby neighborhoods Fans should abide bytheposted“NoParking signsasticketing andtowingwillbeenforced.
HamptonRoadsTransit(HRT),theCityof Norfolk and Norfolk State University (NSU) are teaming up this season to provide FREE parkingandtransitoptionsforfans Thisyear, MacArthur South and North Garages will be FREE for game patrons NSU buses will queueatMacArthurSouthGaragetoshuttle fanstothestadium. Additionally MacArthur Center is three lightrailstopsfromNorfolkState’scampus Fans parking at the garage can catch The Tide at MacArthur Station for the FREE lightrailridetothestadium.Complimentary ridesareavailabletwohoursbeforeandafter each game
Thetwocloseststationstothestadiumare theNSUStation(comingfromthewest)and the Ballentine/Broad Creek Sation (coming fromtheeast).
With free parking at three park-and-ride lots, fans can be steps away from The Tide lightrailwithoutthehasslesofdriving These park-and-ride lots are at the Newtown Road Station (Newtown Rd and Kempsville Rd with 267 spaces) and Military Highway Station (Curlew Dr and Corporate Blvd. with235spaces).Theparkinglotbehindthe EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station is available for Saturdaygamesonly Schedule of The Tide light rail times and stops can be foound online at https://gohrt. com/routes/light-rail/.
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LEXINGTON, Va Virginia’s poet laureate, Mattie Quesenberry Smith, Ph.D., instructor in the Department of English, RhetoricandHumanisticStudiesatVirginia Military Institute in partnership with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, the Friends of Handley Regional Library System, the Peninsula Patriots, the Poetry Society of Virginia (PSV), the Richmond Public Library, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, and the Williamsburg Regional Library, has launched “Perseverance and Resilience,”aprojectthatsupportsveterans’ health and well-being through poetry The project involves regional workshops facil-
LisaSmithMolinari is the award-winning columnist behind“The Meat and Potatoes ofLife” which appears in print weeklyin Stars and Stripes and militarycommunity newspapersworldwide.Her newbook,The Meat and Potatoes ofLife: MyTrue Lit Com,is a hilarious readable sitcom based on the honest realityofLisa’s 27years as a Navywife and motherof three Lisa’s humorworkhas received multiple awards, including first place honors in the 2018 National Society ofNewspaperColumnists Annual Contest.Lisa is also a lawyer and co-founderand Vice President ofOperations forThe Orion Military Scholarship Fund,Inc.public charity.Lisa and herfamily live inJamestown,Rhode Island.Learn more atwww themeatandpotatoesoflife. com.(COURTESYPHOTO)
itated by creative writing instructors and contemporary veteran poets Through the workshops, veterans will explore the ways they have persevered and found resilience inchallengingtimes
The project also incorporates a veterans’ poetry contest; the design, production, and installation of the contest winner’s poem on a broadside in facilities serving veterans throughoutthestate;ananthologyofpoems collected from the contest finalists and selected entrants; and two public celebrationsdedicatedtotheparticipatingveterans, theirfamilies,andtheworkshopfacilitators
The contest is in memory of retired Navy Cmdr Edward W. Lull, a former executive director and president of PSV and 20-year
“Ilikethisone,”Itoldmyhusband ofeightmonthswhileinspectingan emptyhouseonFortOrdinCalifornia in 1994. The exterior was drab beigewithdullbrowntrim,justlike theotherArmyhouses Butthisone had something different.
Like the rest it was coated in countless layers of government paint, the kitchen contained worn appliances and cheap Formica countertops, the heavy closet doorsdidn’tslidesmoothlyontheir ancient tracks, and the concrete “patio nook” was a haven for spiders.
However, the house sat at the breezy top of Ardennes Circle like a sentinel, shaded by an enormous Monterey Pine On the southwest corner of the house grew a tall shrub with fiery red bottlebrush flowersdroopingfromitsbranches Thebestpartwasbehindthehouse, where the scrubby lawn met a weedy, thorny, perimeter separating base housing from a vast abandonedweaponsrange andrumored mountain lions prowled among undischarged munitions. There on the edge of unknown dangers was a tiny fenced garden. A four-foot square of dry earth enclosedwithramshacklepostsand chicken wire. It appeared that the last tenant hadn’t used the garden, allowing vines to invade Another tourofdutywithoutcaretaking and thelittlepenwould’vedisappeared into the enveloping brush. I saw potential. As a newly married Navy wife who’d come
veteranwhopassedawaylastyear AllveteransoftheU.S.militaryareeligibletosubmit up to three poems which address veterans’ experiences with perseverance and resilience during active duty and/or throughout their re-entry into civilian life. Each poemcanbewritteninanyform,butcannot exceed45linesinlength. Poemswillbejudgedforfirst,second, third, and honorable mention prizes Entries should be submitted online at https://poetrysocietyofvirginia.submittable.com/submit The deadline is Monday,Sept 15,2025
In July, the Academy of American Poets, aleadingfinancialsupporterofpoetsinthe U.S, awarded $50,000 in fellowships to 23
fromacrampedDCBeltwayapartment,Ihadavision.Tome,ournew homewouldbeacomfyplacewhere thingsweremadefromscratch,and avegetablegardenfitperfectlyinto my cozy cross-stitched picture. Theonlyproblemwas,Iwasn’ta gardener Orcook,orcross-stitcher for that matter Nonetheless I dug into my garden with vim and vigor planting seedlings of peppers, tomatoes,andsquashwithoutbothering to read instructions about zones,plantingdistances,watering needs,orfertilizing.Iassumedthat plants thrived in the fertile land of Gilroy garlic and Castroville artichokes Iforgothowlongittookforthose vegetablestodie,buttheylivedlong enough for me to paint an intricate sign reading “Lisa’s Garden” lettersshapedfromcolorfulpainted eggplants, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli and zucchini. That sign went with us to Joint Analysis Center Molesworth, England where it hung beside anotherfour-footpatchbehindour rented house We’d moved in on a
civic projects designed by Smith and other poets laureate serving in cities and states across the nation. These fellowships recognize poets laureate for their literary excellence while enabling them to undertake impactful and timely projects that engage their communities through the transformative power of poetry In addition the Academy will provide more than $95,000 total in matching grants to 21 local 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations collaborating with the 2025 fellows on their work. Questions regarding the veterans’ poetry project, “Perseverance and Resilience,” may be submitted to Smith online at https://mattiequesenberrysmith.com/.
cold,rainyFebruaryday,soIbegan composting kitchen scraps in the plot, envisioning rich soil in a few months
But I was busy with a one-yearoldson,andnevermanagedtoplant vegetables that spring Mother nature took mercy performing a small miracle Tomato seeds from my composted kitchen scraps sprouted that June and grew into a massive tangle Though unintended, I’d grown a productive garden patch. Three tomato-rich years later, we moved to a Dutch colonial on a cul-de-sac in Virginia Beach, shaded by towering loblolly pines Without a sunny plot, I hung my gardensignnearthecurbandlined up potted vegetables in the gutter When my “gutter garden” failed, my neighbor took mercy, sharing her extensive backyard garden, completewithraisedbeds,awatering system, and plant supports At Patch Barracks in Germany, “home” was a fifth floor walk-up apartment but the pot of wilting basilonmykitchenwindowsilljust
didn’tcutit So,Inominatedmyself “Stairwell B Gardener,” planting perennialsbesidethestoop,brightening the otherwise bleak communist-era building with a splash of cheerful color
While in Naval Station Mayport, Florida, housing I resorted to container gardening on the lanai, which produced only a few deformed tomatoes, but in Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island housing,Iyieldedmybestharvests from an overcrowded triangular plot in our fenced back yard
Finally, Francis retired from the Navy and we bought a house where I’ve been planting gardens ever since Problem is I’m still not much of a gardener Or cook, or cross-stitcher for that matter It’s okay, I never really planted gardens to grow vegetables No matter where the military
Give backyard barbecues a boost with easy crowd-pleasers
By Family Features
Source: Bush’s Baked Beans
Classic burgers and hot dogs might get the spotlight during backyard barbecues, but tasty sides and twists on tradition are what take your cookout to the next level.
Since no meal is complete without Bush’s Baked Beans, chef James Briscione turns to these hearty Hamburger Baked Beans, which provide a twist on a cookout favorite with seasoned ground beef combined with baked beans. Simply cook ground beef with onions then add ketchup, mustard and baked beans, stirring everything together until heated through.
With their sweet and savory flavor, Bush’s Baked Beans perfectly complement whatever is on the table, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or heading to a neighborhood potluck. They make it easy to bring big flavor and a dish that everyone will enjoy - no extra prep required.
Varieties like Original and Brown Sugar Hickory are musts for your next cookout, and the Vegetarian version makes Briscione’s go-to Grilled Chile Rellenos a new grilling favorite. It’s an easy vegetarian recipe with some zing, as poblano chiles are stuffed with baked beans, peppers and onions then covered with cheese and grilled.
“Bush’s Baked Beans bring a depth of flavor and texture that works with anything on the grill,” Briscione said. “They hold their own next to barbecue and can also be the base for easy, delicious dishes that bring people together.”
To complete your cookout and please potluck crowds with more delicious recipes, visit bushbeans.com.
Hamburger Baked Beans
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
1/2-1 pound ground beef
1/2 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
28 ounces Bush’s Original Baked Beans
In skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion.
Drain fat. Add ketchup, mustard and baked beans. Stir together until heated through.
Grilled Chile Rellenos
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
6 large poblano chiles
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can (28 ounces) Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
12 ounces pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated, divided
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cut poblano chiles in half lengthwise to create boats for filling; scrape out seeds.
In nonstick skillet, heat olive oil.
Add onion, garlic, jalapenos, red bell pepper, cilantro and cumin; cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in vegetarian baked beans, hot sauce and 8 ounces cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon mixture into hollowed chiles and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Arrange chiles on grill away from heat. Cook until chiles are tender and cheese is browned and bubbling, 30-40 minutes. Remove from grill and serve.
GRILLED CHILE RELLENOS
HAMBURGER BAKED BEANS
Put a delicious spin on pasta night
By Family Features
Source: Culinary.net
Enjoy a twist on pasta night with these Lasagna Rollups that require one dish and are customizable for every member of the family - just add spinach, mushrooms or your favorite veggie. Or substitute ricotta cheese for cottage cheese to make this recipe all your own. Visit Culinary.net for more spins on classic recipes.
Lasagna Rollups
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 (1 rollup per serving)
8 lasagna noodles
1 pound hamburger meat
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon rosemary (optional)
1 jar marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
In pot, boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain under cold water and set aside.
In same pot, brown hamburger meat then add garlic powder and onion powder. Mix in ricotta cheese; rosemary, if desired; marinara sauce; and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Heat oven to 350 F.
Line baking dish with layer of hamburger sauce. Line cooled noodles on cutting board or parchment paper. Add hamburger sauce to each noodle and roll. Place lasagna rollups, seam sides down, in dish. Cover with remaining hamburger sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 20 minutes.
LASAGNA ROLLUPS
Get your child ready for the new school year: A TRICARE parent’s guide
ByTRICARECommunications
FALLS CHURCH, Va A new school year brings excitement and new challenges for families With TRICARE, you have access to health care services that can help your child start the year healthy and ready tolearn.
Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning TRICAREcoverstheessentialservicesthat parents need to check off their back-toschoollist.
School physicals and health requirements
Most schools require a physical exam before your child can attend classes TRICARE covers school physicals when requiredforenrollment
Review your school district’s physical requirementsearly Eachstatehasdifferent rules about when children need physicals andwhattheexammustinclude
Schools require up-to-date vaccines to protect all students from serious diseases
Check your school district’s immunization requirementsbeforetheschoolyearstarts
TRICAREcoversage-appropriatevaccine doses for children, as described in the TRICARE Pharmacy Program Handbook (onlineathttps://www.tricare.mil/Publications/Handbooks/pharmacy). You can get thesevaccinesfrom:
AnyTRICARE-authorizedprovider
Many participating retail network pharmacies
Militarypharmacies
Keep your child’s immunization records in a safe place Schools will ask for proof of vaccinesbeforeyourchildcanattendclasses.
Vision
Children need clear vision to succeed in school.TRICAREcoverseyeexams,butthe frequency depends on your family’s status
TRICAREcovers:
Annual eye exams for children of active dutyservicemembers
Oneeyeexameverytwoyearsforchildren of retired service members with TRICARE
Prime Schedule your child’s eye exam before school starts This gives you time to get glassesoraddressanyvisionproblems
If you have vision coverage through FederalEmployeesDentalandVisionInsuranceProgramoranotherhealthplan,besure tocheckyourplan’scoveragepolicy
ByTRICARECommunications
FALLS CHURCH, Va Are you a TRICARE beneficiary taking a drug for weightloss—suchasaGLP-1medicationlike Zepbound or Wegovy? Do you have questionsaboutwhat’scovered—andwhy? Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription.Therearedifferentrulesabout howTRICAREcoversthesedrugsbasedon yourplan.
“People are taking GLP-1 drugs—like WegovyandZepbound—forweightlossnow morethanever,”saidDefenseHealthAgency Chief Medical Officer Dr Paul Cordts “It’s important to understand how—and why— TRICAREcoversthesedrugs,basedonyour conditionandstatus.”
Important: The Defense Health Agency is implementing regulatory controls on weight loss medication coverage These controls take effect Aug. 31, 2025 If you have TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select, thesemedicationsarestillcoveredincertain circumstances Otherwise if you have an approvedpriorauthorizationforweightloss drugs,it’snolongervalid.You’llneedtosee yourprovidertodiscussyouroptions Ifyourweightlossdrugisn’tcovered,you shouldspeakwithyourprovideraboutother options Thesemayinclude:
Nutritioncounseling
Lifestyleandexercisechanges
Otherclinicallyappropriateapproaches
Your provider can work with you to explore all options and determine the best approachforyourhealthneeds Talktoyour provider YoucanalsovisitHealthandWellness (online at https://tricare.mil/HealthWellness)formoredetailsonresourcesthat canhelpyoureachyourgoals Ifyou’reaffected,you’llgetanoticeinthe mail in the coming weeks Read below to learnmoreaboutwhichgroupsareaffected
TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications
TRICARE only covers weight loss medications for certain beneficiary groups Coverage depends on your condition and certaincriteria. TRICAREcoversweightlossmedications, including Saxenda, Wegovy, Zepbound, Qsymia, Phentermine or Contrave, for weightlossif:
You’re enrolled in TRICARE Prime or
teachers
Dental care for children
Good dental health helps children focus on learning instead of being distracted by toothpain.
You may qualify for dental coverage through the TRICARE Dental Program. If you’re eligible, you can enroll your child at anytimeduringtheyear
Otherdentaloptionsmayalsobeavailable to your family Visit TRICARE Dental Care (online at https://www.tricare.mil/dental) tolearnmoreaboutdentalcoverageoptions
Supporting your child’s mental health
Some children feel excited about returning to school, while others feel nervous or scared.Thesefeelingsarenormal,especially whenchildren:
Meetnewfriendsandteachers
Startatanewschool
Movetoadifferentgradelevel
Watch for signs that your child is having troubleadjusting.Manychildrenfeelbetter once they get involved in school activities However, TRICARE covers mental health servicesifyourchildneedsextrahelpduring thistransition.
Daily healthy choices
You can help your child make healthy choiceseverydayby:
Packingnutritiouslunchesandsnacks
Makingsureyourchildgetsenoughsleep
Encouragingphysicalactivity
Talkingaboutschoolsafety
These habits help children stay alert and readytolearnthroughouttheschoolday.
Are a full-time student at an approved institutionofhighereducation
Have a TRICARE sponsor who provides morethan50%oftheirfinancialsupport
You must update your child’s student statusintheDefenseEnrollmentEligibility Reporting System to maintain their coverage Health care plan options for college studentsdependonwheretheylive. Aftercollege theymayqualifytopurchase TRICAREYoungAdultcoverage Act now
Don’twaituntilthelastminutetoprepare
for the school year Here are some steps to getstarted:
1. Checkyourchild’simmunizationrecords
2. Schedule needed physicals and eye exams
3. Reviewyourschool’shealthrequirements 4. UpdateinformationinDEERSifneeded 5. Does your child have a prescription (for example an inhaler) they need to bring to school? Work with a military pharmacy to getthecorrectprescriptionlabels Note:The military pharmacy will ask for your child’s DODID
Additional resources
TRICARE offers many programs and resources to help military families Visit TRICAREorcontactyourregionalcontractorformoreinformationabout: Managingchronicconditionsatschool Dentalcareprograms Mentalhealthservices Resources for children with deployed parents Gettingyourchildreadyforschooltakes planning, but TRICARE is here to help Use your benefits to make sure your child starts the school year healthy and ready to succeed. Would you like the latest TRICARE news sent to you by email? Visit TRICARE Subscriptionstogetbenefitupdates,news, and more.
YoumeetTRICARE’sclinicalcriteria. YouhaveaprescriptionfromaTRICARE networkprovider Your provider submits a prior authorizationform.
TRICARE covers Trulicity, Ozempic, Mounjaro,andVictozatotreattype2diabetes Coveragerequires: Priorauthorization Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Victoza require medical necessity forms for a formulary copayment and coverage at a military pharmacy Among those excluded from weight loss medication coverage are those who have
Bottom line
TRICAREcoversweightlossmedication drugs (including GLP-1s) when you meet certain criteria, based on diagnosis, medicalnecessity,andyourTRICAREplan.Talk to your provider about other options or to confirmcoverageforyourprescription. Tolearnmoreorcheckthecoveragestatus ofyourdrugs,visittheTRICAREFormulary SearchTool. Would you like the latest TRICARE news sent to you by email? Visit TRICARE Subscriptions to get benefit updates, news, andmore.
TRICAREForLifeordirectcareonlyaccess UsetheTRICAREFormularySearchTool (onlineathttps://www.express-scripts.com/ frontend/open-enrollment/tricare/fst/#/ ) tocheckyourdrug’scoverage Also,besure todownloadpriorauthorizationforms Note:GLP-1sforthetreatmentofdiabetes continuetobecoveredforallpatientswitha diagnosisofdiabeteswhenmedicallynecessary and when prior authorization requirementsaremet.Existingcost-sharesforthese medicationshaven’tchanged. Remember: Use the TRICARE FormularySearchTooltocheckcostsandcoverage requirements Also, talk to your provider to confirm: Yourdrug’sindication Ifyou’llneedpriorauthorization Healthy habits are key Areyoucurrentlytakingadrugforweight loss? Remember: Forming healthy habits is crucial to maintaining a healthy weight. Thesecaninclude: Eatingabalanceddiet Exercising Cuttingbackonalcohol
Ateacherleads hernewclass ofstudents to theirclassroom at RamsteinAirBase,Germany,Aug.19,2024.Parents,guardians,and
showed support to students as theyarrived to theirfirst
