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About Us

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About Us

Closures

The 28th MDG is closed every Wednesday until 12:30 p.m. for readiness training, as well as national holidays and approved family days. Hours may vary by clinic. Please refer to your specific clinic for hours of operation.

Our Medical Group

The 28th Medical Group guarantees our nation's combat airpower - anytime, anywhere by providing deployed medical capability for contingency operations throughout the world.

The 28 MDG trains 150 active duty health care professionals to sustain deployed and home station readiness response skills. The 28 MDG provides outpatient medical care to 3,200 active duty members and 17,000 beneficiaries, as well as retired personnel and their families.

Services and Clinics

The 247 medical professionals in our facility provide a wide range of services and programs designed to ensure good health and wellness for those they serve, including the following services and clinics:

  • Family Health
  • Women's Health
  • Optometry
  • Dental
  • Flight and Operational Medicine
  • Physical Therapy Clinics
  • Health and Wellness Center
  • Mental and Public Health Clinics
  • 24-hour Ambulance Services

Ancillary services are provided through the pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, allergy and immunizations clinic.

The 28 MDG also provides veterinary services for routine vaccinations and treatment of minor illnesses for dogs and cats belonging to active-duty and retired military personnel through the veterinary clinic.

Squadrons

Two squadrons make up the 28 MDG; the 28th Health Care Operations Squadron and the 28th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron.

The Group is accredited by The Joint Commission, Patient Centered Medical Home certified, American Dental Association, College of American Pathologists, as well as multiple affiliations with professional medical organizations.

Mission

Ready Medics optimizing the Human Weapon System through strong communities

Vision

Ready, Reliable, and Resilient

Values

  • Trust - Character, Accountability, Courage, and Integrity
  • Teamwork - Communication
  • Respect for others - Authenticity, Compassion, and Humility
  • Cultivating Talent - Self-respect, Courage, Developing/Challenging people
  • Balance - Fun, Family, Enjoyment, Wellness, and Resilience
  • High Reliability - Quality, Accuracy, Efficiency, Competence, Continuous Improvement, and Safety


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