Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency

The 81st Medical Group officially transferred management and administration functions to the Defense Health Agency today as part of a transition that will eventually include all Defense Department health care facilities.

U.S Air Force Col. Beatrice Dolihite, 81st Medical Group commander, briefs Keesler Medics on the Keesler Medical Center's transition to the Defense Health Agency during a commander's call at the Welch Theater on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)