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.
June Holiday Hours

June 5, 2023

June Holiday Hours

Fort Novosel, AL — Monday, June 19: Juneteenth, Holiday, Observed, Clinic Closed Wednesday, June 21: Training Day, Closed 1200-1615. Main Pharmacy Kiosk, Closed 1100-1615

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Honor Guard presents the U.S. Flag during the clinic’s change of command ceremony held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Capt. Sean Barbabella assumed command of the clinic from Capt. Elizabeth Adriano during the ceremony.

June 2, 2023

“A Testament to your Grit and Determination;” Cherry Point Clinic Changes Command

MCAS Cherry Point — Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and surrounding communities gathered aboard the base to celebrate the service and dedication of two U.S. Navy officers in early summer, 2023.

Closeup of a goat in a pen

June 2, 2023

Veterinary Corps vital to Army for 107 years

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Veterinary services at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk provide more than routine healthcare for family pets. Established in 1916, the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps celebrates 107 years of service to the nation June 2.

Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Anthony A. Wertz, who took command of the SRU-Hawaii, and says Aloha to Lt. Col. Catherine Carlson during a change of command ceremony.

June 2, 2023

TAMC SRU-Hawaii Change of Command

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Anthony A. Wertz, who took command of the SRU-Hawaii, and says Aloha to Lt. Col. Catherine Carlson during a change of command ceremony.

Womack Army Medical Center Department of Surgery Team pose with Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI award on May 30. The Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recognized WAMC as the first military facility to receive this prestigious award.

June 1, 2023

WAMC earns Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI Prevention Award

The Womack Army Medical Center Department of Surgery Team lands Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: RSI (retained surgical item) Prevention Award in their drive to improve patient outcomes.

The TriService Nursing Research Program's annual Dissemination Course was held on April 4-6th, 2023, San Antonio, Texas. A room full of people sit while U.S. Army Executive Director Col. Young Yauger, PhD, CRNA, presents a power point slide to the attendees.

June 1, 2023

TriService Nursing Research Program cultivates medical innovative solution through evidence-based practice, research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The TriService Nursing Research Program is the country’s first and only Department of Defense program that supports and fund armed forces nurses to conduct operationally relevant military nursing research and EBP that improves the quality of care provided to service members. TSNRP held its annual Research and Evidence-Based Dissemination Course April 4-6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. The course serves as an opportunity for military nurse scholars to come together to discuss ongoing and past research, as well as plan future research efforts. Collaboration among all military nurses and military nurse retirees is essential for fostering innovative nursing science solutions and relies on every member to contribute to the overall success.

Graphic courtesy photo

June 1, 2023

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual Skin Cancer Summit

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the only Department of Defense Cancer Center of Excellence in the Military Health System, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually on May 25. May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.

Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Jeffrey Froude, who took command of Tripler FTDTL and says “Aloha” to Maj. David Kingery during a change of command ceremony.

June 1, 2023

Tripler's Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (FTDTL) Change of Command

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler welcomes Lt. Col. Jeffrey Froude, who took command of Tripler FTDTL and says “Aloha” to Maj. David Kingery during a change of command ceremony.

Lt. Col. Amy Gray stands in the Tranquility Garden at the Fort Bragg Soldier Recovery Unit, April 4, 2023.

May 31, 2023

Dignity, respect and empathy displayed at SRU lifts Soldier ‘I needed it to bring me back up’

At the height of her career Lt. Col. Amy Gray was ready for anything. Her deployment to Kuwait was no different, until the unexpected happened and she was medically transported to the United States.

Lyster hosts Mental Health Awareness Walk

May 31, 2023

Lyster hosts Mental Health Awareness Walk

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a Stomp Out the Stigma – Mental Health Awareness Walk in recognition of Mental Health Month. Clinic staff and members from the Fort Novosel community showed their commitment to break the stigma of mental health during the May 31 walk. Protecting, optimizing, and defending your mental health is vital to the well-being of everyone and to the readiness of our military force.

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