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.

Health Services

Blood Drives

Be a hero, donate blood! 



Donor Preparation
  • #1 deferral for women is low iron. Women begin eating iron rich foods.
  • Begin drinking lots of water – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
  • Eat prior to donation (no fasting)
  • Bring Photo ID reflecting first and last names.
  • Visit restroom prior to beginning the donation process.
  • Donors may take their health history the day of donations.
Don't forget to keep your family's information updated in DEERS