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.
Fight the Flu. Get your 2021 flu shot and fight seasonal influenza.

Sept. 29, 2021

Fight the Flu.

MCAS Cherry Point — Fight the Flu. Get your 2021 flu shot and fight seasonal influenza.

October 2021 Hours

Sept. 28, 2021

Clinic Hours for October

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Clinic Hours for October: Monday, Oct 11: Holiday Observed, closed Friday, Oct 22: Training Day, closing at 1200 ***Clinic will be open on Oct 20. Training Day has been moved to Oct 22.*** Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

RHC-A Command Team

Sept. 28, 2021

Regional Health Command-Atlantic command team visits Lyster

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — U.S. Army’s Regional Health Command-Atlantic senior leaders visited Lyster Army Health Clinic on Fort Rucker, Alabama to learn about its clinic operations, people, and mission on Sept. 22, 2021. RHC-A Commander Brig. Gen. Mary Krueger and RHC-A Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Rebecca Booker also met with leaders from Brown Dental Clinic, Fort Rucker Veterinary Treatment Facility, and the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Sept. 28, 2021

Vaccine Support Team 3 Jacksonville earns Navy Surgeon General’s Power Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vaccine Support Team 3 Jacksonville earned the Navy Surgeon General’s Power Award for supporting the state-run, federally-supported Jacksonville Community Vaccination Center in spring 2021.

The deployment of MHS GENESIS culminated months of extensive preparation and intensive training at Tripler to keep pace with medical advances and innovations in technology, and enhance the high quality healthcare provided for all patients.

Sept. 27, 2021

A symbolic switch was thrown at 7 a.m. as the Department of Defense MHS GENESIS, deployed at Tripler Army Medical Center

Tripler Army Medical Center — deployed Military Health System Electronic Health Record 25 September 2021.

Col. Richard Hopkins, the COVID-19 response coordinator with Weed Army Community Hospital, collects paperwork from a Soldier who received the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event Sept. 24 on Fort Irwin, Calif. Hopkins, a Warrenton, Mo., resident, volunteered to return to the Army as a retiree recall to support the Army’s COVID-19 response mission. (Photo by Kimberly Hackbarth/ Weed ACH Public Affairs Office) (Photo Credit: Kimberly Hackbarth)

Sept. 24, 2021

Retired Colonel Leads Fort Irwin COVID Response Mission

FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Col. Richard Hopkins retired from the Army Reserves in 2015 after a long career serving in the National Guard and the Army Reserves.

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and Facts about the Vax — Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it.

Dentist shows patient teeth mold

Sept. 23, 2021

Knowing What’s What: Comparing TRICARE Dental Program Covered Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — From routine dental cleanings to oral surgery, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) gives you access to a wide range of covered dental services. These services are placed into categories, and it’s important to know the differences between them so you’re aware of when and how much you need to pay for care.

Luewana Hannon (left), community ready and resilient integrator, provides information to Georgia Louis (right) during the education and information fair at the Join Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Army Community Service, Sept. 20.

Sept. 22, 2021

JRTC and Fort Polk promote health and fitness for civilian workforce

FORT POLK, La. — The Civilian Fitness and Health Promotions Program hosted an education and information fair at the Join Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Army Community Service, Sept. 20.

Two service members talking

Sept. 22, 2021

Retiring From the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or reserve service, your goal is likely to make a smooth transition to civilian life. TRICARE can help you do that. When you retire from active duty or retire from the National Guard or Reserve, you’ll experience a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

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