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requirements, TMC fears second and third order effects What we need to know from you, our members, is how
of billet reductions have not been addressed. A diminished this has affected you so far. If you are the dependents of
medical force would mean more frequent and unpredictable an active duty member or a retiree, have you been able to
deployments for medical personnel resulting in reduced secure a civilian medical treatment center close to where
overseas dwell ratios, which would negatively impact reten- you now reside? Are you able to get timely appointments?
tion in critical medical skills areas. Surge capacity, the abil- Is the wait time longer than at the base clinics or hospitals?
ity to surge medical care in the event of a major crisis or
conflict, could be compromised with a reduced medical Let us know of your concerns and additionally contact
force. Additionally, the priority to resource combat care your congressmen and women and let them know how
is understandable, but most of the medical cases, even in this has impacted you. Our toll free contact number is
combat zones, are from disease and non-battle injuries. 1-800-776-9020,

Restructuring and Realignment of Military

Medical Treatment Facilities

It has come to our attention that all military medical facil- Q San Onofre Marine Corps Base, California, San
ities will now only be open to active duty members. This Onofre Health Clinic
will bring a hardship to their families, retirees, and reserv- Q Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Joel clinic and
ists. We have brought it to the attention of The Military Robinson clinic
Coalition and they are working on getting this message Q Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia,
out. In the meantime, we would suggest that you notify Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany
all your Senators and Congressmen that this needs to be Q Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Virginia, Naval
rescinded. One of the main issues is that the military want Branch Health Clinic Dahlgren
to push military families and reservists and retirees onto Q Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut,
the civilian medical facilities to use their Tricare. However, Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton
medical offices have quotas for how many Tricare patients Q Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland,
they will accept. This will result in individuals going far- outpatient clinic
ther afield to find a medical facility for treatment. Below is Q Naval Air Station Belle Chasse, Louisiana, outpa-
a list of facilities slated for changes or closures. tient clinic
Q Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Tennessee,
Facilities closing to non-active duty patients outpatient clinic
include: Q Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire,
Q Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, outpatient clinic outpatient clinic
Q Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, outpatient Q Fort Detrick, Maryland, Barquist outpatient clinic
clinic Q Defense Distribution Center in New Cumberland,
Q Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, outpatient clinic Pennsylvania, outpatient clinic
Q Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, outpatient clinic Q Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, outpatient clinic
Q Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, outpa- Q Fort Lee, Virginia, Kenner-Lee outpatient clinic
tient clinic Q Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Kirk Army
Q MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, outpatient clinic Health outpatient clinic
Q Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, outpatient clinic
Q Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, outpatient clinic Facilities that have either already transitioned to
Q Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, active duty-only, or are in process:
outpatient clinic Q Fort Riley, Kansas, Farrelly Health Clinic
Q Navy Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey, Colts Q Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Hood Medical Home and
Neck Earle clinic Charles Moore clinic

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