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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. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown
The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics, including:
The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.
Get informed. Ask the right questions. Make the best decisions about your health.
You can log in from any mobile device. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 …
Search topics, create personalized dashboards, and quickly find information sent to you directly from your providers.
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