An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Air Force Medical Service

An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright welcomed senior leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Wright touched on the role leadership plays in reducing suicide rates, Airmen fitness, and changes to policies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force, spoke to leaders at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Van Ovost expressed appreciation for medics and acknowledged the importance they have in generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Jeffrey, left, storage and distribution noncommissioned officer in charge, 81st Medical Support Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Senior Airman Misty A. Richmond, center, public health technician, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, stand with Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. Jeffrey and Richmond were honored as Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Every year, Air Force officials select and recognize the service’s top 12 enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

(from left) Brig. Gen. Paul Friedrichs, Joint Staff Surgeon, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Navy Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland, Army Deputy Surgeon General, and Mr. Guy Kiyokawa, Deputy Director, Defense Health Agency, speak at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2019. The panel discussed the importance of embracing change and focusing on becoming an even more medically ready force. “As the Military Health System evolves, it is important that we are all moving in the same direction,” said Hogg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. (Ret) Israel Del Toro speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Fourteen years ago, Del Toro was injured in a blast that caused third degree burns on 80% of his body. Del Toro shared how his burns made him stronger. “Every time I got knocked down, I didn’t get up on my own. I had teammates who were there to help me back up,” said Del Toro. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. Murphy provided a leadership perspective on suicide prevention and how the Air Force provides resources and support to its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer session at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Erik Waldrip, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, speaks at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. Waldrip described what it takes to be involved with the Special Operations Forces Medical Element. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Wes Parker, a logistician with the 633rd Medical Group, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, speaks at the at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. Parker discussed his recent deployment to Djibouti and the role of logistics in supporting medics in a deployed setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Murphy, Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, left, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force Chief and Enlisted Corps Chief, speak during a question and answer session at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Mahler)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

An AFMS look back at the 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop

Published Dec. 9, 2019
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

LEESBURG, Va. --

Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service gathered at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 2-5, 2019, to discuss the readiness, relevance, and resilience of the medical force.

Senior leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service gathered together at the Air Force Medical Service 2019 Senior Leadership Workshop at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Dec. 2-5, 2019. Leaders discussed the readiness, relevance, and resilience of the medical force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)