96th MDOS

• Lineage: The 96th Medical Operations Squadron (96th MDOS) was part of the 96th Medical Group, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. • Primary Mission: The squadron provided comprehensive medical care to more than 83,000 beneficiaries, including active-duty personnel, retirees, and their families. • Support Role: 96th MDOS played a critical role in ensuring medical readiness for Eglin’s test and training missions, including support for the Air Force’s largest base by land area. • Specialties: The unit included specialties such as family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, mental health, aerospace medicine, and physical therapy. • Key Deployments: Members of the 96th MDOS regularly deployed in support of overseas operations, providing medical care in contingency and combat environments. • Humanitarian Efforts: The squadron participated in disaster relief and humanitarian missions, including hurricane response in the Gulf Coast region. • Integration: In 2019, the Air Force restructured its medical squadrons, and 96th MDOS was realigned under the 96th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) as part of a larger reorganization. • Research Involvement: Located at Eglin AFB, the unit collaborated with research and development teams, supporting medical research for the Department of Defense. • Patient-Centered Care: The squadron was a pioneer in implementing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model to improve healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction. • Recognition: The 96th MDOS and its personnel have received numerous awards for excellence in military medicine, readiness, and community service.