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.
Environmental Excellence

Sept. 14, 2021

Lyster Army Health Clinic recognized for environmental sustainability

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Lyster Army Health Clinic received the Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. The Environmental Excellence Award recognizes health care facilities that continuously improve upon programs to address sustainable operations, reduce and recycle waste, lower energy and water use, source more sustainable products, and more.

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Colleen Lail receives the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services - Chapter East Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year Award.

Sept. 13, 2021

NMCCL physician wins Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the year, second consecutive year for NMCCL

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — One of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s pediatricians has been recognized as the latest recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services – Chapter East Outstanding Young Pediatrician of the Year Award. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Colleen Lail’s recognition marks the second consecutive year that NMCCL doctor has received the award.

A vehicle drives through the outdoor COVID-19 Testing Site at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Sept. 10.

Sept. 10, 2021

NMCP Reestablishes COVID-19 Testing Tents

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

Command Sgt. Maj. Shavonda Devereaux assumes the role of senior enlisted leader of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital during a change of responsibility ceremony Sept. 9.

Sept. 10, 2021

Poutou relinquishes responsibility to Devereaux as senior NCO for BJACH

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has a new senior enlisted advisor following a 10 a.m. change of responsibility ceremony on Spike Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana Sept. 9.

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.”

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