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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.
If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit tricare.mil/shutdown.
News | Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Amanda Lucero

By Khinna Kaminske

Tripler Army Medical Center  –   What do you do?
I help pharmacists fill prescriptions, handle medication orders, assist patients, and ensure they get the proper medications safely and on time.
 
How long have you worked at TAMC? 
A little over a year. 

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy making a positive impact on patients’ lives, the variety of tasks, and the fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 

How did they become a pharmacy technician? 
I became a pharmacy technician by completing a training program, passing the pharmacy technician certification board, and gaining hands-on experience at a retail pharmacy.
News | Oct. 22, 2024

National Pharmacy Week: Meet Ms. Amanda Lucero

By Khinna Kaminske

Tripler Army Medical Center  –   What do you do?
I help pharmacists fill prescriptions, handle medication orders, assist patients, and ensure they get the proper medications safely and on time.
 
How long have you worked at TAMC? 
A little over a year. 

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy making a positive impact on patients’ lives, the variety of tasks, and the fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 

How did they become a pharmacy technician? 
I became a pharmacy technician by completing a training program, passing the pharmacy technician certification board, and gaining hands-on experience at a retail pharmacy.
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