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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 www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Womack Army Medical Center celebrated the 2024 graduates during the Graduate Medical Education Commencement Ceremony, June 12, Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Liberty MG. (Ret) Jeffrey Clark, Defense Health Agency Senior Leader Mentor delivered a heartfelt keynote speech. Clark shared stories from his 35-year career in the Army, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership, and service. He encouraged the graduates to embrace their roles as military medical professionals, to cherish the joy of serving something bigger than themselves, and to support one another through the ups and downs of their journey.

The graduates completed their training through the different residencies and internship programs at Womack, to include: Family Medicine Residency Program; Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics Residency Program; Internal Medicine Residency Program; Family Medicine Hospitalist Fellowship; U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing; Social Work Internship Program; Primary Care Eye Residency; Vision Rehabilitation Optometry Residency and U.S. Army Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration.

July 10, 2024

Military Graduate Medical Education Applications Open Until Aug. 31

Janet A. Aker, MHS Communications — Womack Army Medical Center celebrated the 2024 graduates during the Graduate Medical Education Commencement Ceremony, June 12, Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The Defense Health Agency GME program is open to applicants from now until Aug. 31, 2024. A new tool allows applicants to make better-informed decisions about their medical future and has all they need to learn about GME eligibility criteria and locations in one place.

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May 3, 2024

9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced May 1, 2024, that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality health care, and transparency.

Be Ready at a Moment's Notice. For more information visit, www.newsroom.tricare.mil/Disaster

Aug. 13, 2021

Emergency Procedures in Place Due to Tropical Storm Fred in Florida

There are emergency procedures in place due to tropical storm in Florida.

Be Ready at a Moment's Notice. For more information visit, www.newsroom.tricare.mil/Disaster

July 8, 2021

Emergency Procedures in Place Due to Tropical Storm Elsa

There are emergency procedures in place due to Tropical Storm Elsa.

Be Ready at a Moment's Notice. For more information visit, www.newsroom.tricare.mil/Disaster

July 6, 2021

Emergency Procedures in Place Due to Tropical Storm in Georgia

There are emergency procedures in place in Georgia.

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TRICARE News and Updates

Picture of a doctor using a stethoscope on a patient's chest; "Patients needed on Oct. 17 for a focus group discussion about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD."

Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group

Have you been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD? Your feedback could play a key role in developing and updating clinical practice guidelines across the military and veteran health care systems.

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National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care

Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what circumstances National Guard and Reserve members can get line of duty care.

Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions

Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

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Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health

Childhood and teen years can be full of ups and downs. It’s normal for kids to be sad or irritable or to have trouble paying attention or interacting with others at times. But sometimes, these feelings and behaviors are signs that your child could need mental health care. Learn how TRICARE can support your child’s mental health and find tips and resources for supporting your child’s well-being.

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.