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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, speaks during an all call with the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2019. During her visit Hogg stressed the importance of readiness and innovation as the way forward for military medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, attends an 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron immersion brief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2019. During her visit Hogg stressed the importance of readiness and innovation as the way forward for military medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Shamp, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, briefs U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, about KC-135 Stratotanker aeromedical evacuation capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2019. The 18 AES provides aeromedical evacuations for 540k beneficiaries, covering the largest area of responsibility spanning 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Surgeon General, boards a KC-135 Stratotanker with her team for a static display of a typical aeromedical evacuation mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2019.. The 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provides aeromedical evacuations for 540k beneficiaries, covering the largest area of responsibility spanning 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cynthia Belío)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, speaks with leadership from the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25. 2019. The leaders spoke about the importance of joint readiness during their various stops that included the Neo Intensive Care Unit, Phlebotomy, and Trauma Care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, visit the Neo Intensive Care Unit at the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. The NICU for all of the Pacific Air Forces is located on Camp Foster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, discusses a range of topics with leadership from the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. They showcased their partnership capabilities and highlighted their staff during Hogg’s visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, speaks with various representatives from mission partners who regularly work alongside the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. They showcased their partnership capabilities and highlighted their staff during Hogg’s visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, pose for a photo during their tour of the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Jones)

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Surgeon General of the Air Force visits Team Kadena

Published Feb. 1, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Cynthia Belio and Airman 1st Class Michael Jones
18th Wing Public Affairs

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