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

Health Services

Community Health and Communicable Disease

Included within the community health element are communicable disease control and prevention, food safety and defense, medical entomology, sanitary compliance, and Public Health contingency response. Public Health conducts epidemiological surveillance on various communicable diseases and ensures members are treated in accordance with Center for Disease Control, state, and Air Force guidelines. Public Health also provides health briefings to high-risk groups, or as requested by various agencies. Public Health also leads the food safety and public facility sanitation programs by inspecting all relevant facilities and ensuring compliance with the Tri-Service Food Code.

Contact Us

Location: Building 1090, First Floor

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: 501-987-1548

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.