Oct. 31, 2024 Perseverance pays off: From Junior ROTC Cadet to flight surgeon Captain Andrea Bartlett, a flight surgeon with the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has a story that truly embodies perseverance. Her path to this professional milestone has been challenging, but her unwavering determination and resilience have led her to achieve her goals.
Feb. 23, 2023 Cadet earns leadership award, scholarship to attend medical school Cadet 1st Class Sirri Akaya fell in love with biology in high school and has never looked back. She’s scheduled to graduate this June from the U.S. Air Force Academy and she also just added the Black Engineer of the Year Award for Student Military Leadership to her resume.
Aug. 16, 2021 DAF offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty.
April 24, 2018 Airman to attend medical degree prep Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, airborne linguist with the 755th Operational Support Squadron, was one of nine enlisted Airmen selected to attend a medical degree preparatory course.