Lt.
Gen. Mark Ediger pinned on his third star and became the 22nd Air Force
Surgeon General during a June 9 ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters in
Falls Church, Va. Ediger, who previously served as the deputy surgeon general,
replaced
Lt.
Gen. Thomas Travis, who retired June 5 after 39 years in uniform. “Mark is
a great officer and great leader,” said Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen.
Larry Spencer during the ceremony. “He is the right person to take over and will be a fantastic
surgeon general for the Air Force.” In his new role, Ediger will serve as an
advisor to top Air Force and Defense Department leaders. He also will manage a
$6.6 billion integrated health care delivery system serving 2.6 million
beneficiaries at 75 military treatment facilities across the globe, according
to a June 9
release.
"The
Air Force Medical Service provides trusted care, anywhere," said Ediger. "Trust can't be assumed, it is earned every day. I am
privileged and honored to serve and I pledge my continued commitment to the
health and resilience of our airmen and their families."
