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.

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Sept. 17, 2025

Crowning Achievement: Dental Team Raises Readiness Rates

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — The Fairchild Air Force Base dental clinic has transformed over the past year, turning obstacles into opportunities through teamwork, innovation, and a focus on patient care.

Members of the Run Clinic practice proper running stance and posture to improve their technique at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 13, 2021. Posture plays a big part in enhancing stamina and endurance that can improve run times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanne White)

Oct. 14, 2021

Fairchild Fitness Program Completes Final Run Clinic before Winter Season

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild Air Force Base’s last running clinic for the year starts Oct. 18, 2021.

U.S. Air Force Airman from Team Fairchild tightens the draw string fastening on their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) equipment during a large readiness exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 7, 2021. The scenario required Airmen to properly don their gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack (CBRN) scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Gomez)

Oct. 13, 2021

EM Sharpens Team Fairchild’s Readiness Capabilities

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – When most people think of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, thoughts of donning Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear immediately come to mind, but there’s more to CBRN than sweating in a fogged-up gas mask for hours.

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