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Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to dental research and innovation.

Feb. 12, 2025

Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan earns Arthur S. Flemming Award for contributions to dental research

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan, recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award, is recognized for his leadership in military dental research and innovation. His work enhances operational readiness and advances oral health care for service members.

Students and instructors from the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pose for a group photo in front of the Benjamin W. Dunn USAF Dental Clinic on Sept. 6, 2024.

Sept. 9, 2024

Training Tomorrow's Dental Leaders: Inside the Air Force Oral Hygiene Course

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is a unique training program designed to develop future oral preventive assistants.

Service members stand for "presentation of colors"

July 13, 2023

59th Dental Group changes command

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Department of Defense’s largest dental service welcomed a new commander during the 59th Dental Group change of command ceremony July 13, 2023 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, who serves as the 59th Medical Wing commander, San Antonio Military Health System market

TRICARE Open Season. Happening soon! Nov. 11 - Dec. 9, 2019. (TRICARE graphic)

Oct. 21, 2019

2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season starts next month

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs. TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan. Federal Benefits Open Season is for enrollment in a Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program dental and vision plan. Both the TRICARE and FEDVIP open seasons will run from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9.

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