Photo By Megan Hearst | U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean T. Collins presents during the Senior Leader Workshop in...... read more read more
Maj. Gen. Sean Collins concluded his assignment as the first commander of the Air Force Medical Command following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and their transfer of authority. A formal change of command ceremony is Sept. 10, 2025, at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, to commemorate the transition.
[media:2:left:medium]Collins’ leadership marked a historic chapter for the Air Force Medical Service. As the Department of Air Force established AFMEDCOM as a new direct reporting unit, he guided the command through the complex transition inherent in building a new organization. Collins prioritized trust and transparency, ensuring Airmen and Guardians had a voice throughout the transition and cultural shift brought by the restructure.
Working with AFMEDCOM’s leadership team, Collins oversaw the command’s progression to initial operating capability in March 2025. Under his direction, AFMEDCOM launched its first inter-command transfer, realigning medical Airmen in the Air Force District of Washington, and prepared the command to receive more than 27,000 medical Airmen into the new structure over the next two years. This effort laid the foundation for AFMEDCOM’s mission to optimize medical support and advocacy for AFMS priorities in partnership with the Defense Health Agency.
In a farewell statement, Collins shared his gratitude toward the AFMS community and urged every Airman to serve proudly with integrity and excellence as the Department of the Air Force support continues for the AFMS strategic imperatives led by the Surgeon General.
“As individuals, you make a difference and are key to our success,” Collins said. “Remember the task at hand - supporting our warfighters by increasing lethality - keeping them at the top of performance and health!”
DeGoes expressed his gratitude for Collins’ service.
“General Collins led AFMEDCOM with vision and integrity, guiding our medics through a period of tremendous change. His steady leadership ensured a successful stand-up of the command, and his legacy will remain in the culture of trust and readiness he helped build.”
Collins will continue to serve in his positions as Air National Guard Assistant to the Surgeon General and as Director of Space Force Medical Operations in Arlington, Virginia.
| Date Taken: | 09.09.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.09.2025 06:58 |
| Story ID: | 547497 |
| Location: | FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, US |
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