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

COVID-19

Individuals concerned about COVID-19 who are experiencing a fever of >100.4, cough, or shortness of breath are asked to call Central Appointments at 623-856-2273.  If after duty hours, please contact the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273.  56th Medical Group will book a same day virtual appointment to be triaged.  Patients will not be tested for COVID-19 until they have been triaged by our healthcare professionals.

Pharmacy

Satellite Pharmacy available for drive thru only from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  For the latest medical-related information updates to COVID-19 specific to Luke Air Force Base, follow the 56th Medical Group Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/Luke56MDG.  In line with the CDC and the Secretary of Defense, AETC leaders have directed all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distancing in public areas or work centers.

Various cloth items worn as face coverings—scarves, t-shirts, neck gaiters, neck warmers, balaclavas, etc.— may be acceptable as long as they are functional, cleaned and maintained.
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