April 28, 2025 DAF installation support under AFMEDCOM The Air Force Medical Service reorganization under the Air Force Medical Command has sparked numerous questions among installation commanders about the effect of proposed changes on staffing, priorities, and decision-making at the installation level.
March 19, 2025 Air Force medical personnel begin transfer to AFMEDCOM Medical Readiness Command-Bravo leaders began aligning medical Airmen in the Air Force District of Washington to the Air Force Medical Command, the Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit.
March 12, 2025 Air Force Medical Command reaches initial operating capability The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability March 12, 2025.
Jan. 15, 2025 SG appoints first civilian to the role of Air Force deputy surgeon general In a historic first for the Air Force Medical Service, the Air Force Surgeon General selected Stephen M. Mounts as the U.S. Air Force deputy surgeon general on Nov. 1, 2024. Mounts is the first civilian to assume the role in the organization’s 75-year history.
Dec. 30, 2024 Navigating change: U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General discusses transformative leadership Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values.
Dec. 6, 2024 Air Force medical leaders collaborate with Total Force, mission partners The Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General brought medical leaders together on the final day of the Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 6, 2024, to discuss medical readiness efforts that span the Total Force in support of the Department of the Air Force mission.
Dec. 5, 2024 Do no harm to medics: Air force medical leaders discuss AFMS transition, AFMEDCOM at annual workshop The U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, hosted the third day of the Senior Leadership Workshop on Dec. 5, 2024, with the day’s theme focusing on the AFMEDCOM transition.
Dec. 4, 2024 Air Force medical leaders, AFMEDCOM leadership synchronize medical readiness efforts Air Force medical leaders held discussions sessions on generating a medically ready force and healthcare operations under the new organizational framework of the Air Force Medical Command during day to of the Air Force Medical Service’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop, Dec. 4, 2024.
Nov. 12, 2024 Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives As the AFMS continues its transformation to meet the evolving needs of Airmen and Guardians, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes outlined his vision for implementing four AFMS strategic imperatives to ensure their health and medical readiness.
Aug. 26, 2024 New commander takes the helm of 59th Medical Wing Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.
July 3, 2024 Lt. Gen. Robert Miller retires as U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Robert Miller retired from his role as U.S. Air Force Surgeon General in a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on June 14. Miller served as the 24th Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for three years.
June 12, 2024 Pittsburgh, Pediatrics, and the People: Retiring AF-SG shares story, leadership ethos and personal growth Lt. Gen. Robert Miller reflects on his career, discussing where it began, lessons he learned throughout his military career and the impact he hopes to leave on his fellow Airmen.
May 16, 2024 "Making change for the better": Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao shares how she keeps her momentum of curiosity and sense of adventure Human connection is at the core of Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao’s 29-year career in the U.S. Air Force, a journey that began like many others - in a recruiting center, with a fresh outlook on life and an openness for new experiences.
May 10, 2024 Retirement announcement from Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller I wanted to take the opportunity to officially announce my upcoming retirement as your U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, which will take place June 14.
March 19, 2024 Passion-driven leadership: Col. Gwendolyn Foster talks meaningful mentorship, balance, and her drive to serve authentically “Be your authentic self” is a mantra Col. Gwendolyn Foster, Director of Staff for the Air Force Surgeon General, has repeated during her 22-year Air Force career while striving to find balance between perusing new heights in uniform while remaining passionate about her work.
Jan. 2, 2024 Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Dec. 29 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
Dec. 12, 2023 Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Sept. 21, 2023 Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
June 14, 2023 SAUSHEC graduation ceremony celebrates 261 residents, fellows The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 8 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio.