Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

Col. Timothy B. Murphy, right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, welcomes Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, for an immersion tour with the 8th Medical Group at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2023. Miller advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, the Space Force Chief of Space Operations and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, right, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, greets Airmen from the 8th Medical Group during an immersion tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2023. With Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, Miller received a tour of the 8th Medical Group, visiting the clinical facilities and logistics warehouses engaging with the Med Hawks throughout the tour to learn how they employ their skills to keep the Pack fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, center left, Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, engages with airmen of the 8th Medical Group during an immersion tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2023. During his visit, Miller received briefs from Airmen across the 8th MDG and recognized outstanding performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

From the left, Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze, 8th Medical Group commander and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, discuss the current 8th MDG readiness posture with leaders within the medical group at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2023. The 8th MDG showcased their priorities of people, mission, and trusted care; all things necessary to ensure the Med Hawks continue to keep the Wolf Pack ready to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, left, Air Force and Space Force surgeon general, learns about the Wolf Pack’s role in the Indo-Pacific region during a mission brief led by Col. Timothy B. Murphy, center, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, 8th FW command chief, before an immersion tour with the 8th Medical Group at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2023. Miller’s visit came as the 8th MDG prepares to transition to the new Military Health System, MHS Genesis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Air Force Surgeon General surveys Kunsan AB readiness

Published Sept. 23, 2023
By Senior Airman Karla Parra
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Lt. Gen. Robert I. Miller, U.S. Air Force and Space Force surgeon general and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn M. Kolczynski, medical enlisted force and enlisted corps chief, visited 8th Fighter Wing and 8th Medical Group Airmen Sept. 22.

During the visit, Miller and Kolczynski learned about the 8th FW’s priorities and how medical readiness plays a critical role in the Wolf Pack’s ‘Fight Tonight’ mission. They also took time to engage with leaders and Airmen, discussing the opportunities and impacts of the 8th Medical Group’s upcoming transition to the MHS Genesis electronic health record.