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.

Health Services

Referral Management Center

Primary care managers often place referrals to specialists to help with you care. Referral management is the process of managing and tracking those referrals. To check the status of a pending network referral call TRICARE at 1-877-TRICARE. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Or, you can go online to TRICARE to check your referral status.

Contact Us

Location: Third Floor, West Wing 

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: 757-225-7630, option 9, then follow prompts, DSN: 225-7630

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