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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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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