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.
Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

Sept. 26, 2025

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.

Sept. 26, 2025

A Historic Look Back on the Invention of the Bird Ventilator by Forrest Bird

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the United States Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator—a device that continues to save lives around the world today.

Hospital Corpsman first class Andrew Miller, who recently attained certification as a paramedic-qualified corpsmen, gives trainees a briefing before starting tactical combat casualty care (

Sept. 26, 2025

The Corpsman’s Cargo: Advanced training provides needed skills on and off the battlefield

Camp Lejeune, NC — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit capabilities by equipping hospital corpsmen with advance trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program offered by Navy Medicine.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Damien Dunn returned to Winn Army Community Hospital Sept. 16 to thank certified registered nurse anesthesiologist Capt. Joseph Mazzarella and other members of his medical care team for the safe, quality healthcare they delivered when he needed emergency surgery recently.

Sept. 26, 2025

Winn's compassionate care turns a retiree’s emergency into a reassuring experience

FORT STEWART, Ga. — The daily joy of a family meal turned into an emergency room visit, surgery, and an overnight hospital stay for retired Sergeant First Class Damien Dunn, a Soldier for Life and Winn Army Community Hospital beneficiary. “I’m eating dinner, and I was feeling pain in my kidneys,” Dunn said. “I didn’t know what it was and I tried to let that passover, but my wife said just go to the ER.” Dunn did the next morning, arriving at Winn’s emergency department. The healthcare team sprang into action, triaging him and charting the way ahead.

Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point spent September 2025 learning to support their peers, family members and the local community through a series of events aimed at building their mental and emotional resilience. September was designated in 2008 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with the intention of raising awareness about suicide, providing information about prevention, recognizing those impacted and promoting access to treatment and support resources.

Sept. 29, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Observes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point spent September 2025 learning to support their peers, family members and the local community through a series of events aimed at building their mental and emotional resilience.

Munson Army Health Center will begin its annual seasonal influenza vaccine campaign with four walk-in dates at the Frontier Conference Center on Fort Leavenworth for TRICARE beneficiaries aged 6 months and older. All TRICARE categories, including TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and TRICARE For Life may receive their vaccines at the walk-in events at the FCC. Beneficiaries aged 10 years and up must present their Department of Defense identification card. Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Sept. 29, 2025

Munson Announces Flu Vaccine Events at Frontier Conference Center

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center will begin its annual seasonal influenza vaccine campaign with four walk-in dates at the Frontier Conference Center on post for TRICARE beneficiaries aged 6 months and older.

Members of Walter Reed/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Health Promotion and Wellness Committee show off the U.S. Navy Surgeon General's Blue H flag and ribbon Gold Star awarded by the U.S. Navy SG for health promotion and wellness programs and activities held at Walter Reed during 2024 promoting responsible drinking, healthy eating, active living, psychological wellness, sexual heath, tobacco-free living and weight management.

Sept. 29, 2025

Navy SG Recognizes Walter Reed, NMRTC Bethesda for Health Promotion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy, Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, recently recognized Walter Reed and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda as a 2024 Navy Surgeon General’s (SG) Blue H Gold Star Award Winner for Health Promotion and Wellness, earning the Blue H flag and ribbon.

Sept. 30, 2025

MACH Soldiers Win Best Medic Title for MRC-East at Fort Campbell

Fort Benning, Ga. — Staff Sgt. Alvarez and Spc. Frederick from Martin Army Community Hospital won the Medical Readiness Command-East Best Medic Competition, claiming the title during the multi-day event held at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Sept. 30, 2025

MACH Soldiers Win Best Medic Title for MRC-East at Fort Campbell

September 29, 2025 — Staff Sgt. Alvarez and Spc. Frederick from Martin Army Community Hospital won the Medical Readiness Command-East Best Medic Competition, claiming the title during the multi-day event held at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

Sept. 30, 2025

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic Announces Services Relocation – Information for Patients

Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic — Schofield Barracks, HI – Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) will relocate several key services throughout October to enhance patient care within its Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) and Pediatrics department.

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