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.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

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Members assigned to the 17th Medical Group pose for a picture following their Integrated in-place patient decontamination training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 8, 2023. DECON training aims to inform first responders and hospital staff members, who would be the first to respond or provide care, and what steps need to be taken to ensure safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayunna Holt)

Feb. 22, 2024

17th MDG trains for hazard response

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Members of the 17th Medical Group at Goodfellow Air Force Base participated in an exercise Feb. 8, where they had to protect medical assets from being compromised by hazardous substances.

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