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10 December 2017 Desert Lightning News
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MISSION UPDATE
355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Mission: Ensures the
fighter wing can provide
combatant commanders
with a mission-ready force
capable of deploying any-
where in the world on a
moment’s notice. The squadron provides medi- cal care to maximize the health and welfare of our warriors and their family members both in theater and at home.
Vision: A worldclass healthcare organization comprised of resilient Warrior Airmen, armed with precise tools and training; powered by a culture of leadership and innovation; prepared to provide the fighter wing fully qualified war- fighters which exceeds combatant commander expectations.
Description: Comprised of a diverse group of 68 active-duty and civilian medical and ad- ministrative professionals.
Slogan: “Airmen can soar higher, shoot fur- ther, fly faster and perform better”
355th Dental Squadron
Mission: Ensures dentally fit- to-fight “Desert Lightning Team Warriors”. Maximize the oral health and welfare of our commu- nity, through patient centered care.
Vision: Provide high qual-
ity dental services to active duty
personnel in a timely and cost-
efficient manner. Provide highly
skilled professional providers and technicians in sup- port of the 355th Wing mission and the 355th Medi- cal Group’s peace and war time missions.
Description: The 355th DS is comprised of nine dental officers, 17 enlisted and 20 civilian personnel. The team provides dental services to over 6,000 AD, (Guard and Reserve when on AD orders) assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB. The squadron can support an array of dental needs, all eligible members will re- ceive at least one dental exam and cleaning per year and any subsequent treatment needed. We maintain relationships with several dental specialists in the lo- cal community to refer patients for some specialty care. These relationships with our network providers enhance our capabilities to ensure Davis-Monthan warfighters remain mission “READY”.
Slogan: “Bringing the Bite to the Fight”
355th Medical
Operations
Squadron
Mission: Ensures
combatant com-
manders have a
ready force of warfighters who are “fit- to-fight.” In addition, MDOS provides combat-ready medical personnel to execute medical support worldwide. In garrison, the squadron provides medi- cal care to maximize the health and welfare of our current and retired war- riors and their family members.
Vision: The 355th MDOS partners with the community to deliver world- class healthcare anytime, anywhere.
Description: There is a diverse group of 195 active-duty, civilian and contractor medical professionals.
Slogan: “MDOS ... Keeps you fit to fight!”