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.

During this partial government shutdown, the 355th Medical Group remains open and continues to honor scheduled medical and dental appointments. Our patient appointing service is open and we're still taking requests for appointments. We're doing our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries and their health care. The clinic’s Primary Care and Specialty Care services are fully operational. Ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) also remain operational. As always, safe and high-quality health care remain our priority. Please call 520-228-2778 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

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May 6, 2021

Air Force Surgeon General visits Desert Medics

Hogg and Kolczynski participated in a group walking tour of the clinic, visiting each of the different clinics and hearing first-hand from the Airmen that work in each section, who deliver trusted care to all they serve at DM.

May 6, 2021

355th MDG implements new military health system

In order for the 355th Medical Group to accomplish its mission, it needs the best tools and systems available to ensure patients get the care and services they need.

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