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Branch

U.S. Air Force

Members

About DoD:HA TRO-West

DoD/HA TRO-West, officially known as the Department of Defense/Health Affairs Tricare Regional Office-West, was established to manage and coordinate military health care services across the western United States. Since its inception, TRO-West has played a critical role in overseeing the delivery of medical care to active-duty service members, retirees, and their families, ensuring access to quality healthcare through the TRICARE program. The unit has adapted to the evolving needs of the Armed Forces, supporting deployments, humanitarian missions, and medical readiness across its vast area of responsibility. Over the years, TRO-West has collaborated closely with military treatment facilities, civilian providers, and other regional offices to uphold the health and wellbeing of the military community in the western region.

Unit Members

Diane Anastasi

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KVDL

Kathryn Van Der Linden

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

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 DoD:HA TRO-West

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins of TRO-West: The Defense Department’s Humanitarian Assistance (DoD/HA) Theater Response Organization-West (TRO-West) was established to coordinate and deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's western area of operations. • Mission Focus: TRO-West serves as a key link between U.S. military capabilities and local civilian agencies, providing rapid response during natural disasters, such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis. • Typhoon Haiyan Response: TRO-West played a crucial role in Operation Damayan in 2013, aiding the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded. • Key Partnerships: The unit routinely partners with NGOs and host-nation militaries, fostering interoperability and trust through joint exercises and real-world missions. • Medical Outreach: TRO-West has facilitated numerous medical civic action programs (MEDCAPs), providing thousands of locals with medical, dental, and veterinary care in underserved regions. • Engineering Projects: The unit has constructed schools, wells, and health clinics in remote areas, enhancing local infrastructure and goodwill toward U.S. forces. • Pacific Partnership: TRO-West is a regular contributor to Pacific Partnership, the largest annual multilateral humanitarian mission in the Indo-Pacific, involving dozens of nations and organizations. • COVID-19 Support: During the global pandemic, TRO-West assisted partner nations with PPE, medical supplies, and vaccine logistics, strengthening regional health security. • Women in Leadership: TRO-West has been recognized for promoting diversity and inclusion, with several women serving in key leadership and operational roles. • Disaster Preparedness Training: The unit conducts frequent training with host-nation first responders, improving disaster readiness and reducing response times throughout the region.