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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July 17, 2025

Welcome to Japan

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Harrell, director, Defense Health Network Central, and commander, Medical Readiness Command - Alpha, welcomes newcomers to Japan and shares the Defense Health Agency's commitment to improving access to Ready, Reliable care for the total force.

July 17, 2025

Japan Access to Care Overview

A general video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about how to access and manage high-quality health care overseas.

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