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.
Our military clinic remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

Getting Care

Driving Directions

From Interstate 10 to the Lightning Gate (Main Gate)

Take exit 128 north onto Litchfield Road. Travel north on Litchfield Road approximately 16 miles to the Lightning Gate, on the west side of Litchfield Road. Lightning Gate is the main gate for Luke Air Force Base.

From Loop 101 in the West Valley of Phoenix metropolitan area to Lightning Gate (Main Gate)

Take the Glendale Avenue exit off Loop 101. Travel west approximately 10 miles to Litchfield Road. Turn south onto Litchfield Road. Lightning Gate is on west side of Litchfield Road.

To get to the 56th Medical Group from the Lightning Gate

Proceed west through the Lightning Gate on Super Sabre Street. Turn right on Fighter Country Avenue and travel north. Turn right on Falcon Street and travel east over the bridge. Continue traveling east (on Thunderbird Street) to 138th Avenue. Turn left and travel north on 138th Avenue to the parking lot of the 56th Medical Group.

56th Medical Group Information

Phone

623-856-CARE (2273)

Hours

Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closures

Closed on weekends and federal holidays

Location

56th Medical Group, Building 1130
7219 North Litchfield Road
Luke Air Force Base, Arizona 85309

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