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260304-O-VO263-9685

Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre, U.S. Army surgeon general, emphasizes how Army Medicine strengthens the hand of the commanding general and reinforced its commitment to “inspire trust in those who would go into harm’s way in defense of our nation, and to keep faith with their families.” She joined the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy surgeons general to speak on military medical readiness priorities at the annual meeting of The Society of Federal Health Professionals March 5.
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260304-O-VO263-1432

Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, acting U.S. Navy surgeon general: “By 2027, Navy Medicine will deliver agile, scalable, trained, and certified expeditionary medical teams to provide enduring support to the Navy and joint force.” He joined the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army surgeons general to speak on military medical readiness priorities at the annual meeting of The Society of Federal Health Professionals March 5.
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260304-O-VO263-5263

Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, said the services remain focused on readiness by “organizing, training and equipping smaller medical units of action to go with the force,” with a sharper focus on “returning them to duty, getting aircrew back up in the air, and winning the fight.” He joined the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy surgeons general to speak on military medical readiness priorities at the annual meeting of The Society of Federal Health Professionals March 5.
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260401-D-HZ730-1023

Brig. Gen. Robert K. Bogart, commander, Medical Readiness Command Alpha, and director, Defense Health Network Central, speaks during his change of command ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, April 1, 2026. MRC Alpha is responsible for generating a medically ready force for Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, and Pacific Air Forces, as well as ensuring the medical force is ready to deliver health services support anywhere globally for humanitarian or combatant operations. (DoW photo by Jason W. Edwards)
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260401-D-HZ730-1015

Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, Air Force Surgeon General and commander, Air Force Medical Command, hands the guidon to Brig. Gen. Robert K. Bogart during a change of command ceremony for Medical Readiness Command Alpha in San Antonio, Texas, April 1, 2026. Bogart is also assuming duties as the director of Defense Health Network Central, responsible for the oversight of health care delivery in 39 military treatment facilities and 45 dental treatment facilities across four Air Force major commands, two Army hospitals, and one Navy clinic. (DoW photo by Jason W. Edwards)
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260401-D-HZ730-1004

Outgoing commander Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Harrell speaks during the Medical Readiness Command Alpha change of command ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, April 1, 2026. Harrell served as the first MRC Alpha commander and first director of Defense Health Network Central. (DoW photo by Jason W. Edwards)
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KC-46-Patient Movement Exercise

A U.S. Air Force CCATT from BAMC provides simulated medical care to a patient inside a KC-46 Pegasus during a readiness exercise at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. Such exercises hone skills to transform tankers into flying ICUs, ensuring life-saving support for deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by SMSgt James Romig Jr.)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Puneet Pande, 349th Medical Squadron dentist, performs a dental filling on a Guyanese patient at Cheddi Jagan Dental School in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, Air Force dentists used restorative treatments like fillings to help preserve natural teeth to maintain long-term oral health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

A U.S. Air Force Reserve dentist extracts a pediatric patient’s tooth at Cheddi Jagan Dental School in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, Air Force dental teams used extractions to address immediate dental concerns, while collaborating to share best practices and emphasize preventive care with their host nation counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

A U.S. Air Force Reserve dentist administers local anesthesia to a pediatric patient at Cheddi Jagan Dental School in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, Air Force dental teams focused on preventive care and early intervention to address issues before they progress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

A U.S. Air Force Reserve dentist prepares a pediatric patient for a tooth extraction at Cheddi Jagan Dental School in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, preventive dental care and early treatment played a key role in maintaining oral health and reducing the progression of dental disease in children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eirleen Hyun, 349th Medical Squadron dentist, performs a dental procedure at De Kinderen Regional Hospital in West Coast Demerara, Guyana, March 17, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, early intervention and routine care helped reduce the need for more complex dental treatments while improving overall patient outcomes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amanda Moss, 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron flight chief, right, and Lt. Col. Eirleen Hyun, 349th Medical Squadron dentist,left, care for a Guyanese patient at De Kinderen Regional Hospital in West Coast Demerara, Guyana, March 17, 2026. During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, dental teams focused on preventive care, providing exams, cleanings, and guidance to help patients maintain long-term oral health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eirleen Hyun, 349th Medical Squadron dentist, performs a dental procedure at De Kinderen Regional Hospital in West Coast Demerara, Guyana, March 17, 2026. The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission focused on building medical readiness and strengthening professional bonds through hands-on clinical engagement with host nation counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eirleen Hyun, 349th Medical Squadron dentist, center, and Tech. Sgt. Amanda Moss, 908th Aeromedical Staging Squadron flight chief, right, discuss dental procedural techniques with a Guyanese dentist at De Kinderen Regional Hospital in West Coast Demerara, Guyana, March 17, 2026. This collaboration, part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, encouraged the synchronization of clinical standards and the sharing of best practices between medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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180326-F-IH091-1024

U.S. Airmen pose for a photo alongside Guyanese healthcare providers at De Kinderen Regional Hospital in West Coast Demerara, Guyana, March 17, 2026. This side-by-side engagement was a key component of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission, allowing both nations to share specialized expertise while providing patient care to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)
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Proactive enlisted leader enhances readiness at Al Udeid AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer poses among medics assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, September 2025. She served as the operational medicine flight leader at the time, overseeing personnel development and mentorship. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer)
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Proactive enlisted leader enhances readiness at Al Udeid AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer, additional duty First Sergeant, Lackland Medical Operations Squadron, assists fellow medics during an aeromedical evacuation Critical Care Air Transport Team training at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, September 2025. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer)
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Proactive enlisted leader enhances readiness at Al Udeid AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer smiles in an office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, where she serves as the additional duty First Sergeant, Lackland Medical Operations Squadron, January 2026. Within this role, she is responsible for the morale, health, and welfare of active duty service members, civilians, and their families, along with advising enlisted members to ensure a medically ready force. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Samantha Berkemeyer)
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AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

From left: Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) commander; Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart, outgoing 711th Human Performance Wing commander; and Col. Dale Harrell, incoming 711th Human Performance Wing commander; stand before the audience during a change of command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 30, 2026. Harrell, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, was chosen to be the eighth commander of AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo / Richard Eldridge)
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