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The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
News | June 24, 2021

July Holiday Hours

By Janice Erdlitz, Lyster Army Health Clinic Public Affairs Officer

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL  –   Upcoming Clinic Hours for Independence Day Holiday:
Friday, July 2: Training Holiday, closing at 1200
Monday, July 5: Holiday Observed, closed
Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.
Emergencies & After Hours Care
Emergencies, and after hours care: For life, limb, or eyesight Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. For Active Duty pre-authorization to Urgent Care Centers, please call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at 800-874-2273.
Contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line for care advice at any hour or day of the week. We can assist you in finding local care services as necessary. The MHS Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone, web chat, and video chat. https://tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs/NAL
 
News | June 24, 2021

July Holiday Hours

By Janice Erdlitz, Lyster Army Health Clinic Public Affairs Officer

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL  –   Upcoming Clinic Hours for Independence Day Holiday:
Friday, July 2: Training Holiday, closing at 1200
Monday, July 5: Holiday Observed, closed
Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.
Emergencies & After Hours Care
Emergencies, and after hours care: For life, limb, or eyesight Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. For Active Duty pre-authorization to Urgent Care Centers, please call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at 800-874-2273.
Contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line for care advice at any hour or day of the week. We can assist you in finding local care services as necessary. The MHS Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone, web chat, and video chat. https://tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs/NAL
 
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