Medical Enlisted Corps

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, speaks during a luncheon at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 26, 2022. Kolczynski met with Airmen from the 17th Medical Group to have an open conversation about how medical facilities are operating following the pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

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A photo of an U.S. Airmen standing by a X-Ray machine.

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Senior Airman Gibbs Bellamour, 5th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, organizes supplies in an ambulance storage space at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 4, 2019.

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87th MDG flight surgeon poses for a picture with 87th MDG EMTs and paramedics.

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Tech. Sgt. Jerrica Wild, 21st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medical technician, works at her desk finishing notes from the morning at the clinic on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado September 25, 2019. Wild provides care to active duty service members at Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. As an independent duty medical technician, she is qualified to see active duty members for acute issues as a provider. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Christian)

The Medical Enlisted Corps is comprised of approximately 34,000 Total Force Airmen who fulfill critical roles in the success of the Air Force Medical Service delivering care to Airmen, Guardians, and their families.

Medical Enlisted Airmen from around the world perform in multiple capacities, ranging from assisting providers through a wide scope of scenarios, managing health care administration, overseeing resourcing and logistics for medical facilities, and more - all accomplished in the support and execution of high reliable care to approximately 2.6 million beneficiaries around the globe.

The exceptionally skilled abilities of our Medical Enlisted Corps are immeasurable and firmly make it possible for health care teams to deliver Trusted Care ... anytime, anywhere.

What is the CMEF's role?
The Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force is the personal advisor to the Air and Space Force Surgeon General on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale and proper utilization and progression for the 34,000 Total Force medical enlisted community.

The CMEF defines, shapes, and executes health care policy in support of 45,000 personnel at 76 military treatment facilities. The CMEF ensures a cost effective, patient-centered and prevention-based health care continuum for 2.6 million beneficiaries worldwide, and fosters strategic partnerships with senior enlisted leaders, Veterans Affairs, federal agencies, academia, and allied medical services.
Current CMEFs
- CMSgt James M. Woods, Chief, Medical Operations
- CMSgt Quami A. King, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force Development (SG1/8)
- CMSgt Kathleen May, Air Combat Command
- CMSgt Michael A. Rumora, Air Force District of Washington
- CMSgt Paul Ellis, Air Education & Training Command
- CMSgt Adam T. Page, Air Force Materiel Command
- SMSgt Eduardo Clemente (Interim), Air Force Special Operations Command
- CMSgt Daneen J. Jeziorske, Air Mobility Command
- CMSgt Katie Hammonds, Air Force Global Strike Command
- CMSgt Erik Baker, Pacific Air Forces
- CMSgt Leslie Finley, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
- CMSgt Janet M. Probst, Air National Guard
- CMSgt Howard Dixon, Jr., Air Force Reserve Command
What is the CFM’s Role?
The Air Force Career Field Manager works at Headquarters Air Force. Their responsibilities include establishing career field entry requirements, managing trained personnel requirements, and developing and managing career-long training plans’ requirements and programs.

Additionally, they implement and advise on changes to force management policies and programs, develop contingency planning actions, validate deployment requirements, and verify workforce availability. As functional experts, they ensure their career fields are responsive to both current and future needs of the Air Force, which directly impacts the resources Major Command Functional Managers and Air Force Personnel Center manage to distribute across the Air Force.
Current CFMs
- 4A0, Health Services Management - CMSgt Jason P. Estrada
- 4A1, Medical Materiel - CMSgt Justin S. Steidler
- 4A2, Biomedical Equipment - CMSgt Brady L. Garrett
- 4B0, Bioenvironmental Engineering - CMSgt Erik R. Robbins
- 4C0, Mental Health Service - CMSgt Tangyeniika L. Clemmons
- 4D0, Diet Therapy - SMSgt Tabitha N. Mojica
- 4E0, Public Health - CMSgt Anitra N. Crosby
- 4H0, Respiratory Care Practitioner - CMSgt MyTien T. Pham
- 4J0, Physical Medicine - CMSgt Jon D. Garcia, Jr.
- 4N0, Aerospace Medical Service - CMSgt Chi L. Swanson
- 4N1, Surgical Service - MSgt Brittany Vonlehmden
- 4P0, Pharmacy - CMSgt Latonya Reno
- 4R0, Diagnostic Imaging - CMSgt Joshua E. Livingston
- 4T0, Medical Laboratory - CMSgt Alonso A. Blackman, Jr.
- 4V0, Optometry - SMSgt Brandon T. Mosher
- 4Y0, Dental Assistant - CMSgt Crystal M. Jarvis
Career Opportunities | Air Force Specialty Codes
From administration to various medical specialties, the Air Force offers dozens of health care opportunities for Airmen.

To learn more about Air Force Specialty Codes specific to the Medical Enlisted Corps, including detailed descriptions and prerequisites, view the links below or contact us for information.

Submit a question or comment to the Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force. You will receive a response back within two business days. Thank you for reaching out to us.

Attn: DAF / CMEF
Office of the U.S Air Force Surgeon General address:
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia 22042-5101

For more information, please contact:

MSgt Lynn Lillington
Manager, Medical Enlisted Force

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CMSgt James M. Woods
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