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.
If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit tricare.mil/shutdown.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept, 10, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) reestablished its outdoor COVID-19 testing tents, Sept. 10.

Sept. 10, 2021

NMCP Reestablishes COVID-19 Testing Tents

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept, 10, 2021) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) reestablished its outdoor COVID-19 testing tents, Sept. 10.

Sept. 9, 2021

Walter Reed Bethesda Observes 20th Anniversary of 9/11

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Beneath a cloudy, gray sky, the Walter Reed Bethesda community commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11 during a solemn observance.

Photo By Airman 1st Class Madelyn Keech | U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer Carrier, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist, stands in Pod one at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 4, 2021. Carrier spends his time outside of work with his church to prepare food for evacuees and their families and also collects donations to pay for clothes, diapers and toys to donate to evacuees in support of Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

Sept. 9, 2021

Public Health Prevents Disease in Pods

As part of Operation Allies Refuge, the Public Health team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is continuously out in the evacuee camps sharing tips and enforcing regulations to keep Airmen, volunteers and evacuees healthy.

TELEMYND

Sept. 7, 2021

Telemental Health Services

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Through telemedicine, TRICARE beneficiaries can get medically and psychologically necessary services through secure audio and video conferencing from a TRICARE-authorized provider. Request an Appointment TELEMYND Online: telemynd.com/humanamilitary Call: 1-866-991-2103

Patrinia Thomas, licensed vocational nurse, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to patient.

Sept. 2, 2021

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccine program to inpatients

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — In an effort to protect its most vulnerable patients from illness, Brooke Army Medical Center is now

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 39th Medical Support Squadron test the top straps of a fully loaded aircraft pallet during cargo build-up training with the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 19, 2020. Medical Logistics has a wide mission that touches upon acquisitions, procurement and contracting for the 39th Medical Group. They oversee equipment repair and maintenance, facility upkeep and quality control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Sept. 2, 2021

Incirlik behind the scenes: Scalpel, forceps, gauze! Medical Logistics supplies medics

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- “Medical Logistics is a highly sensitive environment where timing matters immensely.”

Dedication rewarded: BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients

Sept. 1, 2021

BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — “For recognition of conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while

BAMC launches initiatives to help alleviate billing concerns

Sept. 1, 2021

BAMC launches initiatives to help alleviate billing concerns

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center is launching a number of initiatives aimed at helping patients navigate

U.S. Air Force Airman Daxtyn Uhlman, 23rd Medical Group, poses for a photo during a COVID-19 vaccine event at South Georgia Medical Center’s Smith Northview Campus in Valdosta, Georgia, Aug. 28, 2021. Moody Air Force Base Airmen volunteered to assist SGMC medical professionals vaccinate the local community at two COVID-19 mass vaccination sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

Sept. 1, 2021

Moody Assists SGMC Vaccination Drive

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- 10 Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group at Moody Air Force Base volunteered to vaccinate members of the Valdosta community at two South Georgia Medical Center COVID-19 vaccination drive-through locations, Aug. 28, 2021.

Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Hospitalman Kiya F. Smith a member of the clinic’s Laboratory Staff was presented a certificate and coin from Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, the clinic’s commander.

Aug. 31, 2021

Cherry Point Clinic Staff Recognized for Excellence, Contributions to Patient Safety.

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

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