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.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, indicative of its commitment to providing the highest level of safety and care to its beneficiaries.

Sept. 6, 2024

Walter Reed receives "A" Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recently received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This “A” grade highlights Walter Reed's commitment to providing the highest levels of safety and care to our nation's service members, their families, and beneficiaries.

The Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) Director at Walter Reed, U.S. Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Gregory Chesnut, stresses the importance of early screening in fighting and treating prostate cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed among men in the U.S.

Sept. 5, 2024

Prostate Center at Walter Reed leads DOD’s effort in prostate cancer care

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Fred Cohrs is a prostate cancer good news success story. He was a high-risk patient, diagnosed by a biopsy performed at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, then referred to the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CDPR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery.

U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy Friesen (left), commander and director of the 316th Medical Group, Joint Base Andrews, passes the 316th Inpatient Squadron’s flag to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Falana Gideon, who assumed command of the new squadron on Aug. 23, 2024, making the squadron the first for the Air Force at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Sept. 3, 2024

U.S. Air Force activates the 316th Inpatient Squadron at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The U.S. Air Force activated the 316th Inpatient Squadron at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) on Aug. 23, 2024, the first Air Force squadron to exist entirely within Walter Reed.

Introducing Q-Anywhere, a virtual queuing system that lets you activate your prescription the moment you leave your healthcare provider's office at Irwin Army Community Hospital.

Sept. 3, 2024

Virtual Queuing is Here

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Introducing Q-Anywhere, a virtual queuing system that lets you activate your prescription the moment you leave your healthcare provider's office at Irwin Army Community Hospital. How it works: 1. Scan or text: Simply scan the QR code or text "get in line" to (855) 797-3905. 2. Get in line: Your place in line is secured, so you can go about your day.

Smiling woman stands in front of American flag.

Sept. 3, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the healthcare process? These include patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Director/Commander Capt. Anja Dabelić (far left) and Mr. Charles White, HonorBridge representative (far right), join Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune employees with the Transfer Center, Intensive Care Unit, and nursing teams to receive the “Guiding Light Award” on Aug. 22, 2024. The award is given by HonorBridge, the largest organ procurement organization in the states of North Carolina and Virginia, to facilities that provide dedicated, compassionate care to organ donors. NMCCL cared for a Marine earlier this year whose final act was the selfless gift of organ donation.

Aug. 30, 2024

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune recognized for care of organ donor

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina —  Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune staff members were recognized by HonorBridge, the largest organ procurement organization in the states of North Carolina and Virginia, for their compassionate care of an organ donor.

CRDAMC PAO

Aug. 30, 2024

CRDAMC holds transfer of authority ceremony for its Medical Support Unit

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The 7222nd Medical Support Unit assumed the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Centers medical support mission, augmenting medical services to the Fort Cavazos Deployment Readiness Center, as Lt. Col. James Robinson, commander, 7222nd MSU and 1st. Sgt. Pedro Lopezcolon, senior enlisted advisor, uncased the unit’s colors in a transfer of authority ceremony at the hospital 28 Aug.

Map of the United States. West Region is highlighted in blue, while East Region is highlighted in green. Six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin) are highlighted in blue/green with arrows moving them from the East to the West.

Aug. 30, 2024

Know How TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region.

A Sailor and civilian staff were recognized for their excellence Wednesday, August 28, 2024 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Recognized, left to right, were Hospital Corpsman Third Class Sky Brandenburg with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Ms. Kim Baker, Senior Employee of the Quarter, Mrs. Michelle West, Mid-Level Employee of the Quarter and Ms. Teresa Doss, Junior Employee of the Quarter.

Aug. 30, 2024

Sailor, Civilians Honored at August Award Ceremony

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor and civilian staff were recognized for their excellence Wednesday, August 28, 2024, aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Four women and two men posing for a group photo after earning professional recognition.

Aug. 29, 2024

Defense Health Agency recognizes six federal employees at Munson

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Six pharmacy team members from Munson Army Health Center earned recognition as top performers for Defense Health Network West in the Defense Health Agency’s annual civilian pharmacy award competition.

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