AF, GAF surgeon generals visit Holloman

Published May 11, 2004

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (ACCNS) -- The Air Force and German air force surgeons general traveled to Holloman recently to visit the 49th Medical Group and evaluate German-American relations in the medical field.

During their visit, April 29, Air Force Lt. Gen. (Dr.) George Peach Taylor Jr. and German Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Erich Roedig agreed that the 49th FW and German air force here share a valuable relationship.

Both generals said they are proud of the dedicated medical staff.

We know the staff delivers first-class medical care General Taylor said. They have a solid basis of leadership backed with NCOs and Airmen who demonstrate excellence.

He said with an expeditionary force, its important to have a fit and healthy force because no one knows what tomorrow brings.

One of the biggest challenges is keeping everyone fit to fight, General Taylor said. Readiness is the key. We have Airmen deploying for long periods of time, so our goal is to keep them fit, healthy and ready. While the Airmen are deployed, they know their families at home are in good hands when it comes to healthcare.

The German community also benefits from the medical care here, General Roedig said.

Im very happy with the U.S. and German relations, General Roedig said. I express deep gratitude to the medical group staff for the excellent care they provide for our German soldiers and their families.

He emphasized the medical care and combined forces contribute to the success of the joint flying mission.

The hospitality extended to the German families doesnt go unnoticed. The Germans are friends among friends at Holloman and in the Alamogordo community, General Roedig said. In the future, when the German soldiers and their families return to Germany, they will be ambassadors for America.