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Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More.
Also, you have until Feb. 28 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today.

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U.S. Army Soldiers from TAMC and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic competed for the title of Best Leader during a four-day event, running Jan. 21-24 at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Events included an expert physical fitness assessment, a stress shoot, warrior task and battle drills, a ruck march, combat water survival training, land navigation, a 3.5 mile obstacle course run, and a mystery event.

Tripler, Desmond Doss Soldiers compete for title of “Best Leader”

U.S. Army Soldiers from TAMC and the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic competed for the title of Best Leader during a four-day event, running Jan. 21-24 at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Events included an expert physical fitness assessment, a stress shoot, warrior task and battle drills, a ruck march, combat water survival training, land navigation, a 3.5 mile obstacle course run, and a mystery event.

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TRICARE West Region Contractor Transition: What To Know if You Live in the West Region

On Jan. 1, TRICARE began delivering health care under its new regional contracts. This means that TriWest Healthcare Alliance is now the contractor for the TRICARE West Region, including six states that moved from the East Region. The Defense Health Agency is aware that some West Region beneficiaries have experienced challenges since Jan. 1. Together, the DHA and TriWest are actively implementing strategies to address these concerns.

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TRICARE Pharmacy Network Expands With Addition of Kroger Pharmacies

On Feb. 5, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network. This means that TRICARE beneficiaries now have access to over 2,200 additional network pharmacies across 35 states.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jeovony Cameron, center, with certificate, reenlisted in the U.S. Navy during a ceremony conducted Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Fort Macon State Park North Carolina.

Cherry Point Sailor Reenlists

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jeovony Cameron reenlisted in the U.S. Navy during a ceremony conducted Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Fort Macon State Park North Carolina.

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Fort Rucker Army Base, AL – Friday, July 1: Training Holiday, Closing at 1200
Monday, July 4: Holiday Observed, Closed

Sick Call and Pharmacy services also close during clinic closures.

Emergencies & After Hours Care
Emergencies, and after hours care: For life, limb, or eyesight Call 911 or
go to the nearest Emergency Room. For Active Duty pre-authorization to
Urgent Care Centers, please call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) at
800-874-2273.

Contact the MHS Nurse Advice Line for care advice at any hour or day of the
week. We can assist you in finding local care services as necessary. The MHS
Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 by phone, web chat, and video chat.
https://tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs/NAL

Dale Medical Center: Emergency Room
11 mi . Ozark, AL
(334) 774-2601

Medical Center Enterprise: Emergency Room
9 mi . Enterprise, AL
Open 24 hours . (334) 347-0584

Flowers Hospital: Emergency Room
20 mi . Dothan, AL
Open 24 hours . (334) 793-5000

Southeast Health: Emergency Room
23 mi . Dothan, AL
Open 24 hours . (334) 793-8111

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