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.
Photo By Shannon Carabajal | The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer. The app, called Kinderspot, earned first place at the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. To design a tool that would benefit military families, AFIMSC partnered with Oddball and worked closely with the Air Force Services Center to shape the app and processes to align with other child and youth program priorities and efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly E. Ardern)

July 12, 2021

MacDill CDC Releases Kinderspot App

In an effort to aid military service members in finding available childcare or day care service at MacDill’s Child Development Center, a mobile app called Kinderspot, developed by Oddball, will be available to families of Team MacDill beginning July 12, 2021.

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July 9, 2021

Kenner urges caution: tick season is upon us

FORT LEE, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic is emphasizing tick awareness during this time of increased outdoor activities.

3rd Wednesday Training Day

July 9, 2021

3rd Wednesday Training Day

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Lyster including pharmacy services will close at noon on the 3rd Wednesday for training.

School & Sports Physical Day

July 9, 2021

School & Sports Physical Day

Fort Rucker Army Base, AL — Saturday, JULY 24, 2021 from 0745-1230 Lyster Army Health Clinic Are you headed to Elementary, High School, or College and need a school or sports physical? Schedule your appointment for our School & Sports Physical Day on Saturday, July 24. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No Walk-ins Call the Lyster Central Appointment Line at 800-261-7193 to book your appointment.

Col. Christopher Backus receives the 55th Medical Group guidon from Col. Kristen D. Thompson, 55th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony June 8 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Backus became the newest commander of the 55 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond) PHOTO BY: Charles Haymond

July 9, 2021

55th MDG Welcomes New Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on July 8.

Vaccine Campaign Recognition

July 8, 2021

CASCOM CG recognizes vaccination clinic staff

FORT LEE, Va. — The “key players” of the installation’s COVID vaccination campaign received special thanks from Maj. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, during a ceremony Wednesday morning in Clark Fitness Center.

Physicians and staff from the 88th Medical Group’s Pain Clinic are pictured in a procedure room July 13 at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. The small team provides more pain-management options than any other hospital in the Air Force.

July 6, 2021

Doctors keep pain low and personnel serving

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group’s Pain Clinic team is pioneering pain management for Airmen to diminish the physical aches of military service.

LRMC Troop Command bids farewell to commander, welcomes new top

July 5, 2021

LRMC Troop Command bids farewell to commander, welcomes new top brass

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany -- Landstuhl Regional Medical Center's Troop Command held a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christina Buchner relinquished command to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Casey Wilson, at LRMC, July 1.

Kidney Survivor

July 2, 2021

Top nurse at Kenner Clinic a kidney cancer survivor

FORT LEE, Va. — The success story of Itanya Milligan-Artis goes beyond her recent selection as Kenner Army Health Clinic’s 2021 Registered Nurse of the Year – an accomplishment that earned her a heap of accolades as well as a Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

U.S. Navy Commander Tamera Corson and her daughters Friday, July 2 at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Corson served at the clinic as the Director for Healthcare Business, overseeing many administrative tasks and initiatives.

July 2, 2021

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Bids Farewell to Retiring Officer

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point staff gathered Friday, July 2 to bid farewell to an officer with over three decades of service in the U.S. Navy.

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