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

Patient Resources

Virtual Education Center

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics, including:
  • Health and wellness information
  • Clinic-specific resources
  • Videos, handouts, and links to additional health resources
  • Training materials, how-to videos, and step-by-step instructions
The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

Get informed. Ask the right questions. Make the best decisions about your health.

How does it work?

You can log in from any mobile device. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 …
  1. Go to https://vec.health.mil/ and agree to the terms.
  2. Log in with your Common Access Card or DS Logon. If you don’t already have a DS Logon, you’ll need to set it up.
  3. Explore and learn!
Search topics, create personalized dashboards, and quickly find information sent to you directly from your providers.
* Video * Introducing the Virtual Education Center
Future Patient Health Education Portal Will Be “Source of Truth”
MHS Virtual Education Center Empowers Patients to Improve Outcomes
Virtual Education Center Provides Health Information to Patients

Get Started Now!

Need help?

Contact the VEC Team 
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!