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.
BJACH providers, patients meet TBI Awareness Month head on

March 8, 2023

BJACH providers, patients meet TBI Awareness Month head on

FORT POLK, La. — March is Brain Injury awareness month and Bayne-Jones Army Community hospital is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our Soldiers assigned to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk.

BJACH awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

March 8, 2023

BJACH awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hospital accreditation and primary care certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Photo of Rebecca Bieber Au.D., Ph.D.

March 7, 2023

Walter Reed Audiology and Speech Pathology Center Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for MHS beneficiaries

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3 and this year’s theme was “Ear and Hearing Care for All.”

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023.

March 6, 2023

NMCCL graduates and commissions six physician assistants

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023. “Class 20-3” passed the second phase of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, received their diplomas, and commissioned as Navy officers.

March 1, 2023

Walter Reed Recognizes the Excellence of the Army Enlisted Medical Corps

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — The Army Troop Command at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated Soldiers who are part of the Army Enlisted Medical Corps with cupcakes on March 1, the 136th anniversary of the corps.

Bravo Zulu to Lieutenant William A. Hookes Jr. for earning the Fleet Marine Force Insignia! A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hookes serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as leader of the facility’s Staff Education and Training Department Head.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Navy Lieutenant Presented Fleet Marine Force Insignia

MCAS Cherry Point — Bravo Zulu to Lieutenant William A. Hookes Jr. for earning the Fleet Marine Force Insignia! A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hookes serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as leader of the facility’s Staff Education and Training Department Head.

Cmdr. Travis Peterson escorts his wife, Margaret, as their family is “Piped Ashore” during a ceremony celebrating his retirement after more than thirty years of active-duty service in the U.S. Navy. Peterson retired during a ceremony conducted Friday, February 24 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

March 1, 2023

“You Come to Know He is the Classic “Mustang;” Cherry Point Sailor Retires after 30 Years of Navy Service

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered to celebrate the 30-year career of a retiring U.S. Navy Officer during a ceremony held February 24, 2023.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gather for a group photo Tuesday, February 21 after a luncheon held Tuesday, February 21. The luncheon was held to recognize Sailors for their sustained excellence and commitment to their daily duties in the first quarter of 2023. Recognized during the luncheon were: Hospital Apprentice Yuri Martinez Hernandez as Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Hospitalman Third Class Tiarra Myers as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Hospitalman Second Class Emily Page as Sailor of the Quarter and Hospitalman First Class Garret Fralix as Senior Sailor of the Quarter.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Celebrate Excellence in Sailor of the Quarter Awards

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the excellence of their peers during a luncheon held Tuesday, February 21 aboard the base.

Chief Petty Officer Luis Brown speaks during the memorial ceremony for the late Ms. Gail Lindsey on Wednesday, February 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Lindsey was a civilian General Schedule staff member aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point when she passed in late January, 2023.

March 1, 2023

“Gail was Tough and Honest;” Cherry Point Clinic Staff Gather to Celebrate, Honor Memory of Ms. Gail Lindsey

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered Wednesday, February 15 at the installation chapel to celebrate the life of Ms. Gail Lindsey.

Navy Captain Elizabeth Adriano, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, speaks during a memorial ceremony celebrating the life of the late Hospitalman Luigi D. Giovanni held Thursday, February 2 at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel. Giovanni served aboard the clinic as a Pharmacy Technician prior to his passing late January, 2023.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Life, Memory of Hospitalman Luigi Di Giovanni

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point honored the life and service of a Sailor who recently passed away.

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