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.
Wounded Marine finishes 205-mile walk to the CFI on Veterans Day

Nov. 16, 2022

Wounded Marine finishes 205-mile walk to the CFI on Veterans Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —  A wounded warrior walked 205 miles in 11 days carrying a 50-pound rucksack to show his support for

BJACH nurse raises awareness about men’s health, grows mustache

Nov. 16, 2022

BJACH nurse raises awareness about men’s health, grows mustache

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital encourages Soldiers and civilians at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana to grow a mustache this November to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancers, mental health, and suicide prevention for men.

BAMC ranks among top hospitals in nation for surgical care

Nov. 15, 2022

BAMC ranks among top hospitals in nation for surgical care

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center was recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical

Staff assigned to Naval Hospital Bremerton's OB-GYN clinic display a number of the instruments and devices associated with patient-centered care during the walk-in contraceptive clinic, an essential part of women's health services provided at NHB. The Defense Health Agency recently issued an Administrative Instruction for access to walk-in contraception services across the Military Health System, letting beneficiaries discuss and receive their preferred and medically appropriate care.

Nov. 15, 2022

Walk-in Contraceptive Services Required at Hospitals and Clinics

FALLS Church, Va. — The Defense Health Agency is expanding walk-in contraceptive care services to improve reproductive health services. These services include same-day access with no appointment or referral needed.

Offutt’s first responders come to the rescue

Nov. 15, 2022

Offutt’s first responders come to the rescue

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On a cool winter morning in December, some of Offutt Air Force Base's first responders had no idea their lives would turn from ordinary to them becoming heroes.

ACC medics support deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities

Nov. 15, 2022

ACC medics support deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — ACC has deployed 88 medics from 5 bases across the command to work alongside other military departments and federal agencies as a part of the nation’s pandemic response.

Offutt personnel compete in body composition challenge

Nov. 15, 2022

Offutt personnel compete in body composition challenge

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — After the holiday season, it is not unusual for many Americans to become more body conscious. This often leads to New Year’s resolutions to become healthier and improve their fitness.

Identical twin doctors serve together at Offutt AFB

Nov. 15, 2022

Identical twin doctors serve together at Offutt AFB

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Visitors to the 55th Medical Group’s Women’s Health Clinic at Offutt Air Force Base may think they’re seeing double. Doctors Vinay and Vijay Setty are identical twins who serve as OB-GYN doctors.

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Nov. 9, 2022

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Jacksonville and its training units earn Navy Surgeon General Blue H Health Promotion and Wellness award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville, and its training units, have earned the Navy Surgeon General's Blue H — Health Promotion and Wellness Award for 2021.

Navy Capt. Anthony W. Keller, executive officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command officiated at the commissioning of the newest Nurse Corps facility dog – Angus Darling, who was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Nurse Officer Corps, U.S. Navy.

Nov. 8, 2022

Facility Dogs Promotion and Commissioning Ceremony at WRNMMC, October 18, 2022

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — A promotion and commissioning ceremony for the Facility Dog Program and Nurse Officer Corps at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) took place at the flagpole in front of Building 1 (The Tower), Oct. 18.

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