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

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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.

Marion Kimani, Military Health System GENESIS trainer, gives instruction to Airman 1st Class Jenna Slaughter, 355th Mental Health technician, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 7, 2021.

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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