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.
Woman wearing jacket smiles and stands in front of American flag.

June 10, 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 health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

Lt. Col. Leah Steder during the change of command

June 10, 2024

Lyster welcomes new commander

Fort Novosel, AL — Lt. Col. Leah Steder assumed command of Lyster Army Health Clinic from Lt. Col. Garrett Holt during a change of command ceremony at the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Novosel on June 6. Community leaders, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to watch the time-honored military tradition surrounded by a picturesque backdrop of aviation history on display at the museum.

Over exposure to ultraviolet rays penetrate the skin causing manipulation of skin cells which could lead to skin cancer. Sunburns can not only happen on in the summer but winter as well with reflection from the snow, wear sunscreen to mitigate that risk.

June 10, 2024

Murtha Cancer Center hosts the annual Skin Cancer Summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the only Department of Defense (DOD) Cancer Center of Excellence, hosted its annual Skin Cancer Summit virtually, May 30, 2024. While May is annually observed as National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month to highlight the most common cancer in the United States, Walter Reed providers encourage people to protect their skin against the sun's harmful rays daily. This includes using sunscreen and wearing clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun for prolonged periods.

United States Navy Captain Anja Dabelić makes history at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune as the first woman to lead the Medical Center since its establishment as a haven for care some 80 years ago. Dabelić assumed directorship of the facility and command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024.

June 10, 2024

Making history and honoring heritage – New medical center commander/director hopes to inspire

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – United States Navy Captain Anja Dabelić assumed directorship of the facility and command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Camp Lejeune on May 21, 2024.

CRDAMC PAO

June 7, 2024

CRDAMC IPAP students complete 100th plus iteration of the course

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center held its graduation for its Interservice Physician Assistant Program and promoted two officer candidates to second lieutenant 7 June. Renowned for its rigorous and highly respected physician assistant program that started in the 1980s, each year, a select group of students, enters the walls of CRDAMC with dreams of becoming exceptional physician assistants, for the 13-month second phase of a 29-month program that begins at Joint Base San Antonio.

Uniformed service member sits and looks down; uniformed chaplain wearing glasses sits across from her.

June 7, 2024

Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Service Members and Veterans at Risk for Suicide

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The suicide risk clinical practice guideline from the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs has been updated with new evidence-based information for providers and patients.

Dr. Jordyn Tumas and her team earned first place in the laboratory fellows and staff category for their research focused on prognostic biomarker validation in high-grade serous carcinoma with ovarian tumor tissue analysis, presented during Walter Reed's Department of Research Program's Research and Innovation Month symposium competition held on May 6. She then presented the work during the Navy-wide competition on May 17, claiming first place in the Approved Basic Science conducted under the jurisdiction of the CID Staff category.

June 7, 2024

Walter Reed physicians earn research awards

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — Capping off 2024 Research and Innovation Month, Walter Reed’s Department of Research Programs (DRP) recognized award winners for its poster and symposium competitions during a ceremony on May 22. Winners in some of the categories advanced to compete in the 39th Annual Navy-wide Academic Research Competition, held virtually May 17. Walter Reed participants walked away with awards in that competition as well.

Elderly couple sits on couch and looks at a tablet device together.

June 4, 2024

Get Prescriptions at Home With TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you often make trips to the pharmacy to pick up your prescriptions? If you have TRICARE For Life, you can switch to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery to get your medications delivered right to your home.

Nurse wearing stethoscope examines man in a patient examination room.

June 4, 2024

Unlock Your Health With Preventive Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.  

Photo of Shaa Nixon

June 4, 2024

Walter Reed Medical Support Assistant Receives Values in Action Award

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. — When you first enter the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Walter Reed, you’ll likely be greeted by Shaa Nixon, a San Antonio, Texas native whose southern hospitality often puts patients and their families at ease as they await the birth of a newborn.

Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!