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 
tricare.mil/shutdown.
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OPEN FOR CARE - Despite the lapse in government appropriations, you will still be able to access your TRICARE benefits here at Winn Army Community Hospital as well as other military hospitals and clinics. Continuity of health care delivery is the highest priority for the Defense Health Agency and we remain ready to serve the Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield community. We won’t respond to messages or comments on this platform, however, due to the lapse. We’ll resume normal activity here when the federal government resumes business as usual. For general information about TRICARE services during the government lapse in appropriations visit https://www.tricare.mil/shutdown - You may send a secure message to your health care team to verify services, appointments and hours of operations. - Military pharmacies will remain open during the lapse in appropriations, but operations may be reduced and wait times may be longer than normal. - If you need help deciding what type of care you need, call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273). - You may send a secure message to your health care team to verify services, appointments, and hours of operations.
A friendly reminder to all our beneficiaries that the tropics are active. Now is a good opportunity to review your household's severe weather plan. Unsure what to include in an emergency kit? Visit https://www.ready.gov/kit for helpful information. Taking some time now to prepare can ensure you're ready for any future events. Stay safe and stay informed! Remember to follow us and Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield on social media for the latest on severe weather!

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