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.
Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid a bittersweet Bravo Zulu to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Nathan Zachreus and warmly welcomed Hospital Corpsman Third Class Austin Dugan during a ceremony Friday, April 21, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Zachreus, left, received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard the clinic since 2021 and Dugan received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his service aboard NMRTC San Diego.

April 21, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Bittersweet Bravo Zulu, Warm Welcome to Corpsmen

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid a bittersweet Bravo Zulu to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Nathan Zachreus and warmly welcomed Hospital Corpsman Third Class Austin Dugan during a ceremony Friday, April 21, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted a Summer Dress White inspection Thursday, April 20, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The inspection provided an opportunity for Sailors to participate in a Navy tradition, demonstrate attention to detail and celebrate the coming summer season.

April 21, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Conduct Summer Dress White Inspection

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point conducted a Summer Dress White inspection Thursday, April 20, 2023 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Person demonstrating throwing unused medication in MedSafe bin.

April 20, 2023

Walter Reed Makes it Easy to Dispose of Prescription Drugs Year-Round

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — This year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Apr. 22. However, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is reminding its beneficiaries that prescription drug take back is year-round at Walter Reed.

San Antonio Market aims to improve access to healthcare with new initiatives

April 20, 2023

San Antonio Market aims to improve access to healthcare with new initiatives

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — From pharmacy lockers to a new mobile app, the San Antonio Market has launched several initiatives

Holocaust survivor shares her story of courage, resilience

April 20, 2023

Holocaust survivor shares her story of courage, resilience

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A 100-year-old Holocaust survivor and military nurse shared her story during a Holocaust Days of

BJACH promotes child abuse prevention with pinwheel planting

April 20, 2023

BJACH promotes child abuse prevention with pinwheel planting

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital and Parkway Elementary School planted pinwheels April 19 to raise awareness and prioritize the prevention of child abuse during the Month of the Military Child at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Near-death experience gives military chaplain new lease on life

April 19, 2023

Near-death experience gives military chaplain new lease on life

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — He had lost his family, his home and nearly his job, but it took a near-death experience for Lt.

A doctor writes notes at her desk

April 18, 2023

Living Overseas? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Telemedicine

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Depending on the country they’re in, TRICARE Overseas Program enrollees may be able to get telemedicine care from the comfort of their home. In recent years, the TRICARE Overseas contractor, International SOS, expanded telemedicine services in line with the new telemedicine laws in many countries.

BJACH Big Latch On brings community together to support breastfeeding

April 18, 2023

BJACH Big Latch On brings community together to support breastfeeding

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted the Global Big Latch On, April 16 to promote and provide breastfeeding support to Soldiers and Families at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Providers collaborate to improve patient care

April 18, 2023

Providers collaborate to improve patient care

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic and Humana Military hosted their seventh annual TRICARE Collaboration Event April 18 at The Landing welcoming community healthcare providers to Fort Novosel. The event gathers TRICARE network providers to enhance relationships, optimize Military Treatment Facility care and satisfaction while affording an opportunity for the military physicians and civilian providers to meet and talk medicine.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!