Air Force Airman First Class William Uziel Baradi
Medical Logistics Technician with the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
DEPENDABILITY: Baradi is an integral part of the Patient Safety Program. Serving as a safety coach, he leads and completes thorough investigations for medical logistics and helps his team members become safer and more reliable performers by providing positive reinforcement and coaching. Baradi has also been recognized as a top performing safety coach and dependable team member who always utilizes High Reliability principles and core values.
Adriana Carpenter
Chief of Medical Staff at Vance Medical Group at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma
DEPENDABILITY: Dr. Carpenter is a dependable steward of patient safety, focused on building resilient and trustworthy systems for the long term. She is committed to continuity of care and lead her team to the top five productivity ranking. As Informatics co-chair, she proved herself as a trusted leader and problem solver with her work revising policies and developing new processes.
Schandra Carr
Patient Safety Nurse at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
DEPENDABILITY: Schandra strengthens force readiness and proactively ensures patient safety and high-quality care through risk mitigation, training, and continuous improvement.
Army Maj. Forrest D. Craig
Chief, Department of Surgery at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas
HUMILITY: During Dr. Craig’s first year as Chief of the Department of Surgery he implemented positive changes and worked tirelessly to support his team and the entire department. He understands the importance of humility in leadership, working hard to build trust, removing obstacles affecting health care delivery, and showing the team how grateful he is for their contributions.
Darci Curtis
Pharmacy Technician with the 509th Medical Group at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
DEPENDABILITY: Darci ensures medications are available for military personnel and families, directly supporting mission readiness.
Tonean Davis-Carthron
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Evans Army Community Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Clinic at Fort Carson, Colorado
DEPENDABILITY: Tonean keeps service members and civilians on top of their required functions with her broad knowledge of important operational factors that affect the clinic and the department. She is reliable and trustworthy when it comes to clinic operations and patient care, and the team depends on her when planning activities and for information about changes to procedures or guidance.
Sheila Hannon
Quality, Risk Management, Process Improvement Chief for the 28th Medical Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
DEPENDABILITY: Sheila ensures safe, quality care, which is fundamental to the Military Health System and directly supports the readiness of all airmen.
Jennifer Humphries
Orthopedics Preop Registered Nurse in the Department of Orthopedics at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
DEPENDABILITY: Jennifer consistently demonstrates her exceptional commitment to her team by supporting surgeons, military and civilian staff, and the warfighters and families we serve. She is reliable and steady, maintaining a mission-first mindset and always completing tasks without complaint.
Air Force Col. Fazal Hussain
Individual Mobilization Augmentee to Director for the United States Air Force International Health Specialist Program at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia
HUMILITY: Hussain is a vital asset to the DHA mission. His commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of service members and their families is evident in everything he does. He proactively addresses health care challenges to ensure critical resources are available when they’re needed most and works hard to foster a collaborative environment by actively seeking input from colleagues and valuing their contributions. He also adapts well to changing circumstances and implements innovative solutions.
Christopher Kline
Chief, Application Integration Branch at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
AGILITY: Chris champions a culture of synergistic teamwork and feedback, guiding his teams to perform quickly and prioritize effectively to deliver consistent, efficient IT solutions. His adaptive planning process across both immediate and long-term desktop engineering and web development initiatives puts patient safety first, ensuring end-solution deployments and encouraging continuous individual skill development to meet evolving technological demands.
Roy Krumbholz
Patient Safety Nurse Consultant at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
DEPENDABILITY: Roy strengthens force readiness by ensuring safe, high-quality care and improving health care systems.
Gabriel D Lazurka
Medical Logistics and Medical Information Systems Flight Commander with the 14th Medical Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi
DEPENDABILITY: Lazurka recently took charge of Medical Logistics Flight and was also tasked with being the commander of Systems Flight. He has been critically applauded at the 14th Medical Group for overseeing a seamless transition for the end of Fiscal Year 2025 while dual hatting both flights.
Kera Mayfield
Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
DEPENDABILITY: Kera sets the standard for dependability and reliability. Her steady presence reminds everyone she works with that their contribution is vital to the mission. Kera is always ready to answer questions or help with a project, and she has a never-ending supply of encouragement and advice for her teammates. As a former Marine, Kera’s get-it-done attitude inspires everyone to rise to the occasion, and she makes coming to work fun.
Linda McPherson
Nurse Manager and Orthopedics Preop & Procedures Registered Nurse in the Department of Orthopedics at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
DEPENDABILITY: Linda oversees the daily workflow of her team to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care in the orthopedic clinic. She manages pre-operative appointments, completing them accurately and on time while teaching Total Joint classes that provide trusted education for patients and providers. Her consistent performance and commitment to supporting her team ensure the clinic operates smoothly and dependably.
Bobbie Modisette
Office Automation Assistant in the Department of Sports Medicine at Moncrief Army Health Clinic at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
DEPENDABILITY: Thanks to Bobbie, all timecards are correct and submitted on time for military and civilian employees. During the October lapse in appropriations, her diligence meant that timecards for 45 essential and furloughed employees were submitted on time, and all personnel were paid accordingly. She also manages schedules and changes for 18 health care providers while ensuring DMHRSi is submitted, and necessary corrections are done in a timely manner.
Air Force Lt. Col. Christyn M. Beal Randolph
Chief, Medical Staff at 19th Medical Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
DEPENDABILITY: As the chief of medical staff for the 19th Medical Group, Randolph responded to a call from a member in crisis in Alaska, working quickly to locate and confirm the member was safe. She then coordinated continued care for the member at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, proving her utmost dedication to patient-centered care.
Samuel Rivera, Ph.D.
Public Health Educator at Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Texas
DEPENDABILITY: Dr. Rivera is an invaluable resource. He actively promotes healthy lifestyle choices and a resilient mindset that contributes to the well-being of all service members while supporting their readiness and long-term career success.