This Month in the AFMS: Air Force Surgeon General promoted, Air Force Marathon, STARDOC Launches, and Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross Published Oct. 8, 2024 By Megan Hearst Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, Air Force Surgeon General John J. DeGoes is promoted to lieutenant general, AFMS leadership participates in the Air Force Marathon, the ‘STARDOC’ program launches, service members participate in AMISTAD24, NATO allies participate in European Role 1 Development Week, USAFE-AFAAFRICA African partners attend knowledge exchange program, and an Airman receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions during the evacuation of Hamid Karzai Airport. 02:01 Watch on DVIDS