Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More.  Also, you have until Feb. 28 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today.  

News & Gallery

Articles

Mental Health Group Therapy

July 14, 2022

19th MDG mental health clinic initiates group therapy program

Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, recently met with the Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing care and support through ongoing initiatives aimed at improving access to mental health care resources.

On March 21, 2022, the 19th Medical Group will transition to the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS.

Feb. 11, 2022

MHS GENESIS: Coming soon to LRAFB Clinic

On March 21, 2022, the 19th Medical Group will transition to the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS.

Col. Jennifer Bratz, 19th Medical Group commander, and Lt. Col. Randolph Bosch, former 19th Medical Support Squadron commander, right, case the furled 19th MDSS flag

Feb. 8, 2022

LRAFB closes medical support squadron, consolidates with 19th HCOS

During a ceremony on Feb. 1, Little Rock Air Force Base closed another chapter in its history books as the 19th Medical Support Squadron was officially inactivated.

An overview of the drive-up area of the state-led, federally-supported Community Vaccination Center in Gary, Indiana, April 7, 2021.

April 17, 2021

LRAFB medics deploy in support of FEMA COVID relief

Approximately 37 Ready Medics from Little Rock Air Force Base’s 19th Medical Group deployed in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s COVID-19 response operations.

Staff Sgt. Bush Meister, 19th Medical Group NCO in charge of medical equipment, stores the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan. 13, 2021.

Jan. 13, 2021

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine arrives at LRAFB

Medics at the 19th Medical Group received the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine here Jan. 13, and inoculations are scheduled to begin Jan. 14.

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