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Air Force commanders pass flag


59th Medical Operations Group changes command

Col. Alisha Smith (right) relinquishes command of the 59th Medical Operations Group during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 25, 2023. Under Smith’s command, the 59th MDOG enhanced collaboration with Brooke Army Medical Center, ensured operations during the COVID-19 Omicron wave, deployed the Military Health System’s electronic health record MHS GENESIS, supported the 59th MDW’s refocus on training and readiness, and met the needs of line partnerships to include the Air Force’s basic military training pipeline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson)

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