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Branch

U.S. Air Force

Members

About 96th MDOS

The 96th Medical Operations Squadron (96th MDOS) was a key medical unit stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the 96th Medical Group. Activated in the late 20th century, the squadron provided comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, to military personnel, their families, and retirees. The 96th MDOS played a vital role in supporting mission readiness by maintaining the health and medical readiness of the base’s large and diverse population. In 2019, the squadron was inactivated as part of an Air Force-wide medical restructuring, with its functions integrated into other medical units at Eglin AFB.

Unit Members

Gary McArdle

U.S. Air Force

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Christina Little

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

U.S. Air Force • 1981

Security Police Training

U.S. Air Force • 1977

SPS Graduate

U.S. Air Force • 1977

Osan Korea Electronic Warfare Technician

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

About 96th MDOS

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• 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.