2009 BSC

Colonel Selects:

David Bobb

Charles Carlton

Craig Christenson

David Cohen

James Dienst

Bridget Gregory

Samuel Hall

Alvis Headen

Steven Hinten

Douglas Hodge

Bailey Mapp

Daniel Reiser

London Richard

Eric Shalita

Mark Smallwood

Brian Stanton

Jay Stone

Robert Wishtischin

2009 BSC

SQ/CC Matches:

Thomas Bacon

Victor Caravello

Joseph Costantino

Dana Dane

Timothy Garten

William Isler

Dawn Kessler-Walker

David Kuch

Wendy Larson

Michael Lundy

Brian Moore

Lucia More

Tracy Neal-Walden

Tasha Pravecek

Robert Rottschafer

Chu Soh

Jeffrey Stinson

Kirk Winger

Andrew Woodrow

2010 BSC Calendar

BOMO

25 Jan - 12 Feb 10

12-30 Apr 10

7-25 Jun 10

2010 BSC Promotion

Board Schedule:

Col Board 12-21 Jul 10

Lt Col DOR: IPZ 1 Dec 03 - 31 Mar 05

BPZ 1 Apr 05 - 31 Dec 06

APZ 30 Nov 03

Maj / Lt Col Board 8-19 Nov 10

Capt DOR: IPZ 1 Jan 06 - 31 Dec 06

APZ 31 Dec 05

Maj DOR: IPZ 1 Jun 05 - 31 May 06

BPZ 1 Jun 06 - 31 Jan 08

Team BSC ~

Happy New Year, I am excited to have the privilege of work-

ing with such a tremendous group of professionals in 2010 and

beyond!

To begin, I want to congratulate our newest O-6 selects and

squadron candidate matches. The Air Force has recognized your

potential and we look forward to your continued leadership and

excellence. There are also a few recent award winners mentioned

in this edition. As we begin to bolster our BSC newsletter I en-

courage you to submit updates and notes of recognition to the

BSC organizational email account listed on the bottom of the

second page.

Secondly, I want to take this opportunity to provide a brief

synopsis of my vision for the BSC. We are a diverse Corps that

has an impact on operations across the entire Air Force. That

said, we have tremendous opportunities to demonstrate our exper-

tise and display our leadership abilities. I encourage you to seek

out these opportunities and look to take on new challenges. As

our Air Force continues to emphasize accountability, I have no

doubt that the BSCs are up to the task.

I also want to stress how important communication is to every

BSC—we must keep everyone informed of opportunities and

career progression. I am relying on every MTF SGB to know and

mentor every BSC in their facility. The Associate Corps Chiefs

are the center for every specialty and should be the ―consummate‖

expert for all personnel moves and career progression in their

specialty.

Thank you for the hard work you bring to the fight each and

every day. I look forward to representing the BSC and getting the

opportunity to interact with you as we continue to advance the

BSC into the future.

Brig Gen Carroll

“Diversity United”

BSC FactsBSC FactsBSC Facts

Brigadier General Carroll

United States Air Force Biomedical Sciences Corps

Volume 2, Issue 1 Winter 2010

BSC BLUFBSC BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)(Bottom Line Up Front)

Message From The Chief

New on the BSC Kx Website:

BSC Template Slides

- Up-to-date BSC information

Special Pays Update

- Recently updated/approved

SGB Criteria

- SBG approval process

https://kx.afms.mil/bsc

Intermediate

Executive Skills

26 Apr - 1 May 10

16-21 Aug 10

Development

Team

17-21 May 10

20-24 Sep 10

Volume 2, Issue 1 Winter 2010

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Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Klein

BSC in the Field

Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Klein, a Bioenvironmental Engineer (43E4A), is

currently stationed at EUCOM, Stuttgart, Germany as Chief of Chemical, Biologi-

cal, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Planning. In her current position, Lt Col

Klein is the lead medical advisor on theater CBRN capabilities, consequence

management, modernization efforts, crisis action planning, and theater security

cooperation. As a EUCOM IHS staff member, she teams with two EUCOM lead

IHS personnel to develop and implement EUCOM's Health Security Cooperation

strategy and medical synchronization.

BSCs of Note

Travis AFB CGOs, Capt Andrew Puckett

(42F) and Capt Jeremiah Johnson (43H)

were competitively selected to fill the

only two 60 MDG quotas to the 60 AMW

Junior Officer Development Seminar.

Congratulations!

Health Security Cooperation (HSC) – Big Picture Strategy By Lt Col Wendy Klein

I am new to the world of ―International Health Specialists‖, but I have learned quickly how important the concept of cultural sensitivities

and international relations is to a Combatant Command. EUCOM is an AOR that spans across the globe with 52 nations and a myriad of

international and coalition partners.

IHS’ primary role at EUCOM is to shape health security cooperation strategy to drive activities that achieve objectives and effective

outcomes that ―endure the test of time‖ (i.e., host nation capacity-building). Focusing on integrated, proactive efforts helps achieve the

EUCOM objectives.

As a tool of soft power, health security cooperation provides access and influence. As a tool of ―whole of government‖, it serves as both

a door opener and platform for partnership opportunities that build partner capacity in vital areas. EUCOM’s HSC strategy, developed by

our senior IHS colleagues, incorporates seven key ―mandates‖: (1) provide support to EUCOM objectives; (2) build partner capacity

through host nation military-military/military-civilian engagements and support interagency disaster preparedness/response; (3) be based on

a detailed country health capability and needs assessment; (4) support a US interagency ―whole of government‖ and multi-agency/actor

comprehensive approach, and whenever possible, support and synergize with other US, DoD, USAID, and DoS activities, UN Development

Program Millennial Development Goals (http://www.undp.org/mdg/tracking_countryreports2.shtml), WHO Essential Medicines program

(http://www.who.int/selection_medicines/list/en/), and non-governmental organization activities; (5) avoid MEDCAP and direct patient care

activities, but instead utilize the full spectrum of military health engagement options and seek to develop the complete range of health ser-

vice delivery; (6) incorporate, track, and document objective measures of effectiveness; and (7) plan, develop, and execute missions utiliz-

ing established principles of sustainable development, i.e., NATOs’ Rules of Development.

Our senior IHS colleague, Lt Col Mark Hubner, explains it best, ―The goal is to teach a man to fish, rather than just giving him a fish.‖

In other words, base projects on documented health needs and development goals within the host nation; keep it simple (a shiny high-tech

piece of equipment could become a paper weight); focus on long-term sustainability with small overhead and simple maintenance; use local

resources whenever possible; and develop and train human capacity.

Synchronization and synergy are vital. Working groups can serve as useful tools to share lessons learned, discuss engagements, and

create a common operating picture. Our role in IHS, no matter what our background or AFSC, is essential -- keep the flag of sustainable,

capacity-building engagement flying!

Additional information on the IHS program can be obtained from the Knowledge Exchange, https://kx.afms.mil/afihs, or by emailing the IHS program office, IHS@pentagon.af.mil.

Your input is needed:

In future editions we plan to provide answers to questions that may benefit the entire

Corps. Additionally, we would like to begin recognizing awards and accomplish-

ments of the many great officers in the BSC. Please submit your question(s) or for-

ward your input to: bsc@pentagon.af.mil.

Intermediate Executive Skills (IES) Course:

It is mandatory that all MDG/SGBs and SQ/CCs attend IES, preferably prior to assuming the position or early in their tour. IES is intended for Majors and Lt Cols in

leadership positions. Due to limited seating, priority goes to SGBs and SQ/CCs. If you need to attend, please notify your respective Associate Chief.

Brig Gen Carroll’s “Tips from the Top” for success in the BSC world.

“Find a niche you can exploit and call your own. In order to succeed,

you must find a discriminator that sets you apart from your peers!”

Brigadier General James J. Carroll’s Biography

Brig Gen James Carroll is the Commander, Air Force Medical Support Agency (AFMSA), Arlington, VA.

The agency oversees execution of Air Force Surgeon General policies and programs in support of Air Force

expeditionary capabilities and national security strategy. AFMSA is responsible for assisting the Air Force

Surgeon General on issues related to Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) management activities such as policy

formulation and coordination with Health Affairs and the TRICARE Management Agency. AFMSA provides

expert consultative leadership for the entire medical service supporting the activities of 43,000 personnel serv-

ing 1.8 million beneficiaries through 74 medical treatment facilities worldwide with a $5.8 billion budget. The

agency partners with Office of the Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of

Staff of the Air Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring a cost-effective, modern, and preven-

tion-based health care continuum. General Carroll also serves as the Assistant Surgeon General for Moderni-

zation, where he oversees daily operations of the Modernization Directorate for requirements, aerospace medi-

cine and information management and technology for the AFMS. He defines medical requirements, translates

requirements to medical capabilities and evaluates new or modified medical systems. He manages the acquisi-

tion programs at the Falls Church office and 11 satellite locations, to include three test beds and one technol-

ogy center. The general also oversees clinical research in support of enterprise-wide Graduate Medical Educa-

tion and transformation of medical capabilities to support the warfighter. Finally, General Carroll serves as

Chief, Biomedical Sciences Corps (BSC), providing mentoring and professional advocacy for 2,209 officers in

19 specialties.

General Carroll began his career as an Armament Systems Technician in 1977, working primarily on F-4

and F-16 aircraft. He was commissioned in 1986 as an Aircraft Maintenance/Munitions Maintenance Officer,

holding various squadron and wing level positions in aircraft maintenance, munitions maintenance and weap-

ons safety until his competitive category transfer to Aerospace Physiology (AP) in the BSC in 1993. He has

held several Flight Commander positions in AP, served two tours as an Aerospace Medicine Squadron Com-

mander, a Group Commander at Little Rock AFB, and a Deputy Commander of an Expeditionary Group. He

deployed to various locations in support of Operations DESERT STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTH-

ERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM and JOINT TASK FORCE HORN OF

AFRICA.

EDUCATION

1982 Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

1984 Distinguished Graduate, NCO Leadership School, MacDill AFB, Tampa FL

1992 Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL

1992 Master of Public Administration, Troy State University, Ramstein AB, GE Campus

1997 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

2000 Physicians in Management, American College of Physician Executives, Sheppard AFB, TX

2002 Air War College, by Seminar, F.E. Warren AFB, WY

2004 Homeland Security Medical Executive Course, University of South FL

2006 Interagency Institute for Federal Health Care Executives, George Washington Univ, Washington DC

2006 Joint Operations Medical Managers Course, Ft Sam Houston, TX

2006 Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Univ of North Carolina

2008 Board Certification in Healthcare Admin by American Academy of Medical Administrators

Continued on page 4

“Diversity United”

Brigadier General James J. Carroll’s Biography...continued

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ASSIGNMENTS/DEPLOYMENTS

1. Mar 1978-Apr 1986, Armament Systems Specialist, 62d Aircraft Generation Sq, MacDill AFB, FL

2. Apr 1986-Sep1988, Aircraft Maintenance/Munitions Officer, 3246 Test Wing, Eglin AFB, FL

3. Sep 1988-Aug 1991, Weapons Safety Officer, 40th Tactical Support Wing, Aviano AB, Italy

4. Aug 1991-May 1993, Weapons Safety Staff Officer, HQ USAFE, Ramstein AB, Germany

5. Aug 1991- Feb 1992, Deployed to Incirlik AB, Turkey in support of Operation DESERT STORM

6. May 1993- June 1996, Flight Commander, Aerospace Physiology, 314th Med Group, Little Rock AFB, AR

7. July 1996-Jun 1997, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

8. Jun 1997-Jun 2000, Flight Commander, Aerospace Physiology, 1st Med Group, Langley AFB, VA

9. Aug 1998-Dec 1998, Deployed to Prince Sultan AB in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

10. Jun 2000-Jun 2003, Commander, 90th Aeromedical-Dental Sq, F.E. Warren AFB, WY

11. Oct 2001-Jun 2003, Deputy Commander, 90th Medical Group, F.E. Warren AFB, WY

12. Jun 2003-Jun 2005, Commander, 45th Aeromedical-Dental Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL

13. Jul 2005-Jul 2008, Commander, 314th Medical Group, Little Rock AFB, AR

14. Mar 2007-Aug 2007, Deputy Commander, 379 EMEDS, Al Udeid AB in support of Operations IRAQI

FREEEDOM/ENDURING FREEDOM/Joint Task Force HORN of AFRICA

15. Jul 2008 – Aug 2009, Deputy Assistant Surgeon General, Modernization, Falls Church VA

16. Aug 2009 – present, Commander Air Force Medical Support Agency, Bolling AFB DC

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Legion of Merit

Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters

Air Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters

Air Force Achievement Medal

Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster

National Defense Service Medal with star

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Distinguished Graduate, Armament Systems Specialist Training, 1978

56 TFW Maintenance Professional of the Year, 1980 and 1984

Distinguished Graduate and Commandant’s Award, NCO Leadership School, 1984

Distinguished Graduate, Officers Training School, 1986

Aviano AB Company Grade Officer of the Year, 1990

USAFE Weapons Safety Officer of the Year, 1990

Distinguished Graduate and Chief of Staff Flight member, Squadron Officer School, 1992

Air Combat Command Aerospace Physiologist of the Year, 1995

USAF Company Grade Aerospace Physiologist of the Year, 1995

AF Space Command Aerospace Physiologist of the Year, 2001

USAF Field Grade Aerospace Physiologist of the Year, 2001

American Red Cross Hero Award for Arkansas, 2006

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Ratings: None

Flight Hours: 726 (82 combat hours and 22 combat support hours)

Aircraft Flown: T-37, T-38, F-16B/D, UH-1N, C-130 E/H/J, C-17A, B-52H

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Airman Basic Dec 14, 1977

Sergeant May 1981

Staff Sergeant June 1981

Second Lieutenant Apr 2, 1986

First Lieutenant Apr 2, 1988

Captain Apr 2, 1990

Major May 1, 1996

Lieutenant Colonel Oct 1, 2000

Colonel May 1, 2005

Brig Gen Frocked Sept 2009