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

Blood Donor Center

Our mission is to support the Armed Services Blood Program. We collect, process, store, distribute and transfuse blood worldwide in times of peace and war.

Contact Us

Location: Arnold Medical Annex, behind the Meadows Drive tennis courts

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; walk-ins and appointments accepted depending on the types of blood needed

Telephone: 228-376-6100

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