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.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

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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