AFMS-Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson-673d Medical Group

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

📢 Displaced from overseas? You’re still covered by TRICARE.

This qualifies as a QLE, giving you 90 days to update your region or enrollment.

✔️ ER for emergencies
✔️ TRICARE providers or Nurse Advice Line for urgent care
✔️ Contact International SOS for routine care

📌 Don’t forget to update DEERS

03/17/2026

DHN Central Spotlight Program ✨

Celebrating teammates dedicated to delivering Ready, Reliable Care.

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Capt. Ariel Miller of the 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Your commitment, professionalism, and impact exemplify what it means to serve with excellence across Defense Health Network Central.

Thank you for representing the very best of Air Force Medicine!

𝐃𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

Celebrating our teammates dedicated to Ready, Reliable Care

Today we're thrilled to shine the spotlight on Capt. Ariel Miller from the 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska


AFMS-Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson-673d Medical Group
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - JBER
U.S. Air Force Medical Service - AFMS
Defense Health Agency

03/17/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Air Force Medicine! 🇺🇸

The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Award winners, recognizing Airmen and civilians who embody excellence, leadership, and a commitment to delivering Trusted Care—anytime, anywhere.

We’re especially proud to recognize our own Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (673d Medical Group) winners:

🔹 SrA Herold Orphee – Health Services Management Airman of the Year
🔹 SrA Tytus A. Yarbrough – Biomedical Equipment Technician Airman of the Year
🔹 SrA Vincent C. Grant II – Surgical Service Airman of the Year

Your performance reflects the very best of Air Force Medicine and sets the standard across Defense Health Network Central.

Congratulations to all the outstanding winners across the Air Force Medical Service—your dedication and impact do not go unnoticed!

The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards.

03/17/2026

🍀 Walk-In Mammogram Event – March 17 🍀

The 673d Medical Group is offering walk-in screening mammograms on Tuesday, March 17 from 0800–1400 at JBER Radiology.

This event is for women age 40 and older with no breast concerns—no appointment needed.

If you are under 40 or have symptoms (such as pain or lumps), please call 580-6741 / 6743 to schedule an appointment.

Early detection saves lives—take a few minutes to prioritize your health.

03/16/2026

🚨Attention Beneficiaries🚨

Training Day Schedule Change!

Beginning in March 2026, the 673d Medical Group Training Day will move from the third Thursday of the month to the third Wednesday of the month.

The next training day will be Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

During training day, the hospital will be closed for routine services to allow our medical teams to complete essential readiness training.

The following services will remain available:
• Inpatient Units
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency Department

The Satellite Pharmacy will be open from 1300–1700.

Thank you for your understanding as we ensure our medical teams remain ready to provide the highest quality care.

03/04/2026

Protect your health! Join us for our cervical cancer screening day on Tuesday, March 17th. See the image for details on how to book your appointment!

02/09/2026

Heads up! JBER Radiology is holding a walk-in mammogram screening day. See the image for all the details!

02/04/2026

We're offering cervical cancer screenings Feb 18th! Come by the Family Medicine front desk, or call 907-580-5897 to make your appointment!

01/31/2026

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan 30, 2026. 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 medical emergency, call 911. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Continuity of health care remains our highest priority. The 673d MDG remains open, including scheduled appointments and pharmacy services. For the latest updates on any changes to hours of operation or services during the government lapse in appropriations, please call 907-580-2778 or visit https://elmendorfrichardson.tricare.mil/.