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.
LRMC introduces first-of-its-kind procedure in Germany

May 1, 2021

LRMC introduces first-of-its-kind procedure in Germany

LANDSTUHL, Germany — A team of Ear, Nose and Throat physicians at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center performed a first-of-its-kind intranasal cryotherapy procedure at LRMC, April 1.

LRMC health care professionals lauded as top on the Hilltop

May 1, 2021

LRMC health care professionals lauded as top on the Hilltop

LANDSTUHL, Germany — National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6 to May 12, culminating on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, who is often revered as the Founder of Modern Nursing. In celebration of the medical profession, medical facilities around the world recognize their nursing staff and the contributions they make toward patient care.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Perez-Solano, 375th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, repairs a piece of medical equipment at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 23, 2021. Airmen at the Medical Equipment Repair Center repair lifesaving equipment at Scott AFB and other regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera)

April 30, 2021

The Medical Equipment Repair Center — a ‘hidden gem’ of the 375th Medical Support Squadron

Tucked away past numerous hallways in the 375th Medical Group, rays of sunlight illuminate a hidden gem. Those rays move past a room full of workbenches, electrical equipment and tools, and cast onto a group of Airmen working on medical equipment ensuring patients are able to receive the care they need.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, director of the Defense Health Agency, left, and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darin K. Via, director of the Tidewater Market, and commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, unfurl the Defense Health Agency flag during a socially distanced establishment ceremony to mark the standup of the Tidewater Market, April 28, 2021.

April 30, 2021

New Tidewater Market strengthens DoD’s medical readiness, promises better patient experience

Naval Medical Forces Atlantic — Tidewater Market is on the leading edge of the Military Health System’s historic change, following its certification by the Defense Health Agency on April 19, 2021.

Brooke Army Medical Center relinquishment of command ceremony April 29.

April 30, 2021

BAMC bids farewell to commanding general

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX — Brooke Army Medical Center held a relinquishment of command ceremony April 28 to bid farewell to the

U.S. Air Force Col. Heather Yun, deputy commander for Medical Services, talks about the new lactation pods during an opening ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 10, 2021.

April 29, 2021

BAMC installs lactation pods for patients, staff

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center installed two new lactation pods earlier this month for use by staff

Painted rocks at Brooke Army Medical Center.

April 29, 2021

Organ Donation: Give a gift of life to those in need

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — April is National Donate Life Month and Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated Blue/Green Spirit Week

Rose Guillen, pharmacy technician, demonstrates the proper use of new express prescription kiosk at Brooke Army Medical Center.

April 29, 2021

New kiosks available for prescription pick-up

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center added another option for patients picking up prescriptions.The new

General Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby and Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds present Kris Blair and therapy dog Huckleberry a certificate of appreciation for their volunteer service.

April 29, 2021

BAMC celebrates Volunteers of the Year during ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated its 275 volunteers during a ceremony held April 21 to name the

Kelli Ranalli, a Registered Nurse with U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza, checks the blood pressure of a patient.

April 28, 2021

U.S. Army Health Clinic Vicenza celebrates Nurses Week

VICENZA, Italy — Nurses Week is celebrated May 6-12 every year and is a time to acknowledge the vital role nurses play in military healthcare. For the last 18 years, Kelli Ranalli has been a part of the nursing profession.

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