SAN ANTONIO, Texas– Defense Health Network Central and Defense Health Agency senior leaders are sending a clear message to the civilian workforce: their professional growth is a top priority.
"Our workforce development programs are a testament to how deeply we value our civilian teammates and the vital work they do across the Military Health System," said Alicia English, DHA’s director of personnel and administration (J-1).
Speaking as a special guest during DHN Central’s June Lunch & Learn, English emphasized that professional development is a "very important pillar" for achieving an effective workforce and retaining top talent.
"By investing in your future, your development, and your career progression, we are demonstrating...
08.04.2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
Story by Elaine Sanchez
Members of the 59th Medical Wing’s Critical Care Air Transport Team participated alongside the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Team, the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and the 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron in a Validated Assessment Program for Operational Readiness (VAPOR) Critical Care Air Transport training flight with the help of the 56th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus, Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 21, 2025. The training flight, conducted aboard a KC-46A Pegasus and taking off from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Kelly Field, helps members remain current and ready to execute real-world CCAT missions. The VAPOR program allows teams to conduct live training flights, as opposed to using static...
