Edward Lapine

Malcolm Grow Medical Center, located at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, is a prominent United States Air Force medical facility. Established in 1958 and named after Major General (Dr.) Malcolm C. Grow, the first Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force, the center has provided comprehensive healthcare to service members, retirees, and their families for decades. Throughout its history, the medical center has played a crucial role in supporting military operations, readiness, and humanitarian missions both at home and abroad. It continues to serve as a leading institution for military medicine, education, and research within the Air Force Medical Service.