Randolph Medical Group activation marks new chapter at JBSA
Col. Tracy Bozung, 59th MDW commander, presided over the ceremony recognizing the activation of the Randolph Medical Group, Randolph Healthcare Operations Squadron and Randolph Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. The ceremony also marked the deactivation of the Randolph Medical Squadron.
The organizational changes were symbolized by the furling of the Randolph Medical Squadron guidon and the unfurling of guidons representing the newly activated organizations.
“We are not beginning the mission today. We are building on it,” Bozung said. “The professionals standing before us have been caring for patients, supporting mission partners and keeping our force ready long before today’s ceremony.”
While the activation establishes a new organizational structure, military medicine at Randolph traces its history to 1970. The USAF Hospital, Randolph, was constituted Oct. 7, 1970, and activated Oct. 15. It was later redesignated as the USAF Clinic, Randolph; 12th Flying Training Wing Clinic; 12th Medical Squadron; and 12th Medical Group before being inactivated Jan. 31, 2010.
Although names and organizational structures have changed throughout the years, the medical mission at Randolph has remained focused on caring for Airmen and their families while supporting the readiness of the force.
The new group structure places the Randolph Healthcare Operations Squadron and Randolph Operational Medical Readiness Squadron under the Randolph Medical Group as part of the 59th MDW. Col. Kimberly Monti serves as commander of the Randolph Medical Group, with Maj. Candice Smith leading the Randolph Healthcare Operations Squadron and Maj. Joseph Brinkman leading the Randolph Operational Medical Readiness Squadron.
The structure brings together the interconnected responsibilities of delivering health care and building a medically ready force. Randolph medical professionals care for a diverse patient population while supporting organizations and missions with an impact across the Air Force.
For Monti, the activation provides an opportunity to focus the organization on the future and the people who will carry its mission forward.
“As we move forward as the Randolph Medical Group, we do so knowing we are not starting over, we are building forward. We will pursue excellence, ensure warfighter readiness, and medical competency, while delivering trusted care” Monti said. “I want our people to know the value they bring to this mission, to take pride and ownership in what they do and to continue looking for ways to make our organization better every day.”
Bozung emphasized that while organizational structures provide the framework for the mission, its success ultimately depends on the Airmen and civilians who carry it out every day.
“An organizational name does not make a medical group,” Bozung said. “People do.”
As the Randolph Medical Group begins its next chapter, Bozung challenged its members to honor the medical heritage at Randolph while continuing to strengthen the organization for those who will follow.
“Be proud of the history behind you. Take care of the people beside you. And build an organization that those who come after you will be proud to inherit,” Bozung said.
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