Aug. 9, 2025 DHA Acting Director tours MacDill AFB to enhance joint force medical readiness On August 6, 2025, Dr. David J. Smith, acting director of the Defense Health Agency, visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to meet with leadership from the 6th Air Refueling Wing, U.S. Central Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command.
Oct. 1, 2018 Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Sept. 28, 2018 Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.