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.
June 6, 2023 AF Surgeon General talks future of military medicine, leadership Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, sat down with the WarDocs Military Medicine Podcast to delve into the world of military medicine and discuss the unique challenges of preparing a ready medical force for future conflicts.
May 31, 2023 AFMS held first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility conference The Air Force Medical Service’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted their inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility conference on May 24, with a thematic focus on informing attendees on the latest AFMS initiatives and inspiriting further action.
May 25, 2023 Biden nominates 'Top-Notch Strategist' as next Joint Chiefs Chairman President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
March 9, 2023 Women leaders discuss benefits of military service In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
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.
Jan. 31, 2023 Undersecretary of the Air Force visits Wright-Patterson Gina Ortiz Jones, undersecretary of the Air Force, got a look at various organizations and missions during a daylong tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Jan. 9.
Jan. 6, 2023 DHA Will Serve 'Anytime, Anywhere - Always,' Says New Director Army Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland became the Defense Health Agency's fourth director in its nearly 10-year existence, pledging to continue taking the DHA "down its path of excellence."
Aug. 29, 2022 Women’s Equality Day: Female leaders blaze a trail in military medicine As a first for military medicine here, there’s a female commanding general and deputy/vice commander at the helm of the 59th Medical Wing and Brooke Army Medical Center, as well as an all-female command team at the San Antonio Market.
June 9, 2022 DoD pays tribute to LGBTQ+ service members Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, and it's also a time for the Defense Department, the nation and the world to acknowledge the challenges that remain and to reaffirm commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ people.