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.

About Us

About Us

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The 5th Medical Group is located just inside the Magic City Gate to the left. Our goal is to deliver timely and high quality health care to our beneficiaries. This site is intended to provide you with an outline of services we have to serve you, your family and the Minot Air Force base community. The 5th Medical Group has an enrolled TRICARE population of more than 12,000 people and is home to the largest Personnel Reliability and Assurance Program within the Department of Defense.

Vision: Warrior Medics, Superior Care... Premier of the Northern Tier!

Mission: Ensure Nuclear Surety and Combat Readiness through Outstanding Health Care (Nukes, Boots, Band-Aids)

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