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.
A U.S. Army medical officer shakes hands with the official party during the 2025 National Capital Consortium Graduation Ceremony at Strathmore, Bethesda, Md., June 13. The event marked a significant milestone for the 220 interns, residents, and fellows from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the National Capital Consortium, as they prepared to embark on the next chapter in their military career. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

June 18, 2025

National Capital Consortium Graduation celebrates military medical graduates

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted the 2025 National Capital Consortium (NCC) graduation June 13 at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jan Oseguera attempts to walk a straight line while wearing goggles simulating intoxication at the Annual Summer Safety Day event at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on June 6, 2025. The event provides essential tips for staying safe and healthy during the summer months. (DOD photo by Roan Smith)

June 20, 2025

Walter Reed hosts Annual Summer Safety Day

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — In the courtyard in front of Walter Reed’s Roosevelt Pavilion on June 6, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jan Oseguera attempted to walk a straight line while wearing goggles simulating intoxication. Despite his efforts, the task proved insurmountable.

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June 20, 2025

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Welcomes New Commander in Change of Command Ceremony

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) marked a significant leadership transition on June 18, as Col. Mark L. Jacques assumed command from Col. Garrick L. Cramer during a formal change of command ceremony held in the hospital atrium. Brig. Gen. Yolonda “YR” Summons, commander of Medical Readiness Command, West and Defense Health Network West served as the reviewing officer and led the ceremony. She extended gratitude to the distinguished guests, family members, CRDAMC staff, and visitors for attending, and commended the team for hosting another exceptional event.

June 21, 2025

Honors rendered, Past remembered part of NMRTC Bremerton 127th Hospital Corps Ball

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- It was an evening to render honors, remember the past, reflect on the present and prepare for the future as Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton held their 127th Hospital Corps Ball, June 21, 2025.

June 23, 2025

KACH recognized for superior sustainability programs

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Keller Army Community Hospital earned the 2025 Practice Greenhealth ‘Partner for Change Award.’ This is Keller’s fifth Practice Greenhealth environmental sustainability recognition in six years.

Colonel Christopher VanFosson is the new commander of the Ireland Army Health Clinic. VanFosson assumed command from Col. Scott M. Farley during a Change of Command Ceremony held at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership here at Fort Knox, June 18. Col. Scott M. Farley who will move on to serve as the deputy commander at the Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, N.C.

June 23, 2025

Ireland Army Health Clinic changes leadership

FORT KNOX, Ky. —

CRDAMC PAO

June 23, 2025

Graduation Ceremony Honors Future Leaders in Army Medicine

FORT HOOD, Texas –Applause echoed through the auditorium of the Lone Star Convention Center at Fort Hood on June 20 as proud families, mentors, and military leaders gathered to celebrate the 2025 graduating class of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education programs. This year’s ceremony honored the accomplishments of medical professionals completing rigorous training in five specialized programs: Emergency Medicine Residency, Family Medicine Residency, Nurse Anesthesia, Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship, and Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship.

Uniformed service member holds thermometer in a patient's mouth.

June 24, 2025

4 Ways You Can Use Your TRICARE Benefits and Stay Healthy This Summer

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — What’s on your to-do list this summer? Maybe you’re planning to spend time at the pool, go to a barbecue, or take a vacation. But don’t take a vacation from your health this summer. Here are four suggested ways you can use your TRICARE benefits this summer.

Winn Army Community Hospital midwife Capt. Erin Fallis holds Nathan Hardy during a check-in as mom KaRena and dad Justin look on. The Hardys choose to have their child at Winn after their original plan to give birth at a birthing center fell through. Their experience at Winn gave them the birth they hoped for.

June 24, 2025

First-Time Mom Gives Birth at Winn After Original Plan Falls Through, Has Emotional Experience

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Having a stress-free, simple, all-natural birth is what many mothers and their spouses plan for. Life sometimes offers different choices with unexpected but welcome results. That was the case for KaRena and Justin Hardy. First-time mother KaRena was hoping to bring her child into the world without pain management or other conventional methods. That was her lifelong dream ever since knowing she wanted to be a mom. “I was going to do a birth center because I wanted to have a natural, no-epidural birth,” she said. “I’m kind of more on the crunchy side, so that was the plan. “It didn’t work out that way—and I’m actually really happy it didn’t.”

The program graduated 11 family medicine residents and 10 family medicine interns, two sports medicine fellows, and one family medicine-obstetric fellow.

June 25, 2025

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Graduate Medical Education program celebrates graduating residents, interns, and fellows

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — The graduating class received 100% pass rates on their Family Medicine Certification Examinations given by the American Board of Family Medicine. NMCCL’s program produces about one-quarter of all family medicine physicians in the Navy, according to U.S. Navy Captain Elizabeth Frame, director for graduate medical education at NMCCL.

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