Two commanders join ‘Lik’ medical team

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  • By Capt. Rose Richeson
  • 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
The 39th Medical Support and Medical Operations Squadrons were reactivated in an assumption of command ceremony here at the Consolidated Club Complex July 11.

Lt. Col. Tracy Tenney assumed command of the 39th MDSS followed by Lt. Col. Ender Ozgul who assumed command of the 39th MDOS.

"I'm extremely excited, actually thrilled, to stand before you today as we reactivate squadrons in the 39th Medical Group," said Col. Kimberly Cox, 39th MDG commander. "We are indeed going back to the future."

Colonel Cox provided a brief chronology dating back to 2003 explaining the reason behind the reactivation.

She also noted that the group/squadron organizational structure, which mirrors the traditional Air Force structure, will improve personnel and management functions while allowing the group to continue providing world-class medical support to Team Incirlik.

As commander of the 39th MDSS, Colonel Tenney is responsible for the following organizations:

TRICARE Office
PRP Office
Medical Logistics
Laboratory
Radiology
Pharmacy
Readiness
Patient Administration
Referral Management Center
Aeromedical Evacuation
Biomedical Equipment Repair
Facility Management
Medical Records
Information Systems
Commander's Support Staff
Resources Management Office
Central Appointment Desk

As commander of the 39th MDOS, Colonel Ozgul is responsible for the following organizations:

Dental Clinic
Women's Health Clinic
Immunization Clinic
Surgical Services
Flight Medicine Clinic
Public Health Office
Bioenvironmental Engineering
Optometry Clinic
Ambulance Services
Ambulatory Procedure Unit
Physical Therapy Clinic
Health and Wellness Center
Mental Health Clinic
Family Advocacy Program
Drug Demand Reduction
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Treatment

"Both are outstanding leaders," Colonel Cox said. "I know that they are certainly the right people for the job here in Turkey."