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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U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Timothy Jenkins, left, 436th Healthcare Operations Squadron diagnostics and therapeutics flight chief, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Linton, 436th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron human performance element chief, practice decontaminating a litter patient while wearing disposable toxicological agent protective system suit at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Oct. 4, 2023. The Warm Zone team is responsible for removing chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contaminants from patients needing medical care after an incident or accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

Oct. 19, 2023

Dover AFB Warm Zone team, final line of defense for healthcare workers

Dover Air Force Base, Del. — Living and working on any military installation brings with it the real-life threat of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazards. These hazards can come in many forms, from accidental spills to deliberate attacks. Regardless of the scenario, the Airmen of the Dover Air Force Base Warm Zone team stand ready to ensure healthcare workers can treat the wounded without becoming casualties themselves.

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra | Staff Sgt. Mikayla Wilson, 114th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, goes through launch procedures during the readiness exercise Aug. 9, 2021, Joe Foss Field, S.D. The readiness exercise is designed to enhance the warfighter ethos of mission-type orders, independent decision making, and risk management at the lowest competent level by testing the 114th Fighter Wing’s ability to set up an alert sight and generate combat airpower on short notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Aug. 13, 2021

114th Fighter Wing 2021 Readiness Exercise

The 114th Fighter Wing executed a unique two-week Readiness Exercise (RE) that tested their ability to stand up an Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) sight, test Agile Combat Employment (ACE) skills on short notice, and facilitate Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. and the surrounding area from Aug. 3-13, 2021.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Denise Lemon, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron human performance flight commander and Operational Support Team member, assists an Airman on the glute-ham developer at the base gym on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 22, 2021. Lemon and other OST members are located in the Health Promotions Flight, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, at the gym, to provide additional assistance to Airmen from squadron’s that have OSTs embedded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 23, 2021

OST increases readiness, resilience

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — In August 2020, Dover Air Force Base developed the Operational Support Team, a five-person medical team that embeds into units for three to four months focusing on preventative care. The team is made up of a physical therapist, physical therapy technician, a social worker, a psychologist and a strength coach, providing on-site care, training and preventative fitness and mental health techniques tailored to each squadron’s needs.

Amani Bailey, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Justin Bailey, 436th Aerial Port Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of passenger services, paints as part of the Family Child Care program on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 20, 2021. The FCC program offers an alternate option to the Child Development Center or Youth Center on base, providing in-home care for infants through school-aged children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 22, 2021

FCC Program Provides Options for Team Dover Children

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- In order to complete the mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, the Airmen must maintain focus while on the job. One way to ensure this is to alleviate stress caused by family needs, such as child care. With the Child Development Center and Youth Center constantly in high demand, the 436th Force Support Squadron provides additional child care options available through the Family Child Care program.

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm | Father and daughter reunite on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 16, 2021. The 436th Force Support Squadron child and youth services, in coordination with the Air Force Aid Society, provide military families with free child care to offset associated costs in the absence of extended family members during unique challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 16, 2021

Expanded Child Care Options Provide Relief for Parents

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Life in the military provides unique challenges for parents compared to their civilian counterparts as at times, families are separated for extended periods.

Senior Airmen Jeslyn Raetz, left, and Nathaniel Morris, right, both 341st Medical Operation Squadron technicians, check quality assurance on patients’ medical paperwork Jan. 30, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Medical files for all patients seen each day must be filled out properly because they are an inspectable item. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Magen M. Reeves)

July 13, 2021

Active Duty SICK Program: What is it?

Active Duty members enrolled to a primary care manager at the 436th Medical Group can once again save time and money by using the Self-Initiated Care Kit program to access over-the-counter medications for mild symptoms without needing an appointment.

Senior Airman Bianca Robichaud, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron acting family health noncommissioned officer in charge, is administered the COVID-19 vaccine by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Loeser, 436th Medical Group unit training manager, Jan. 15, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

May 6, 2021

Dover AFB Airmen receive COVID-19 vaccinations

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- The first round of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Dover AFB last week. The 436th Medical Group started administering the vaccine to Team Dover frontline workers on January 15, 2021.

Prescriptions sit on a counter, waiting for delivery in the 436th Medical Group pharmacy at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 12, 2021.

May 6, 2021

Park ‘N Pickup streamlines pharmacy operations during COVID-19

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- COVID-19 has brought with it a slew of changes to the way a pharmacy operates. One of these major changes, due to the increased need for patient safety, is that the pharmacy lobby is currently closed.

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