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U.S. Air Force

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About AF:SG AFMOA

The Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA), reporting to the Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG), was established to oversee the execution of Air Force medical policies and optimize healthcare delivery across Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) facilities. Activated in 1992, AFMOA provided expert consultation, program management, and support for medical operations, readiness, and policy implementation. The agency played a key role in ensuring the medical readiness of Air Force personnel and improving the quality of care for service members and their families. In 2019, as part of Air Force medical service restructuring, AFMOA was inactivated and its functions were integrated into other AFMS entities.

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KVDL

Kathryn Van Der Linden

U.S. Air Force

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Osan Korea Electronic Warfare Technician

51 Component Repair Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1979

Boeing 767 Captain

U.S. Air Force • 2017

Towing Gliders

U.S. Air Force • 2000

C-141 Flight Engineer Graduation

708 Military Airlift Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1982

About AF:SG AFMOA

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• AF/SG Stands for Air Force Surgeon General: The AF/SG is the medical service's top leader, responsible for the health and medical readiness of all Air Force personnel. • AFMOA – Air Force Medical Operations Agency: The AFMOA was established to oversee and optimize Air Force medical operations worldwide, supporting the AF/SG’s mission. • Founded in 1992: The Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) was founded in 1992 at Brooks City-Base, Texas, to centralize medical operational support. • Key Role in Medical Readiness: AFMOA played a pivotal role in ensuring that Air Force medical teams were ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. • Healthcare Innovation: AFMOA was instrumental in developing telemedicine, electronic health records, and other medical innovations for the USAF. • Global Public Health Efforts: AFMOA coordinated global public health responses, including disease surveillance, outbreak response, and preventive medicine for deployed forces. • Support for Humanitarian Missions: The agency supported humanitarian missions, providing medical care during natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. • Integration with Joint Medical Operations: AFMOA worked closely with Army and Navy medical agencies to standardize care and share best practices across the Department of Defense. • Consolidation and Transition: In 2019, AFMOA was inactivated and its functions were merged into the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA), reflecting a major reorganization of Air Force medical commands. • Legacy of Leadership: Many of the Air Force’s most senior medical leaders, including future Surgeon Generals, served key roles in AFMOA, shaping the Air Force Medical Service for decades.