89th Medical Group | |
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Active | 1958 - 2007 [1] |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Medical care |
Garrison/HQ | Malcom Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base |
Motto(s) | To conserve fighting strength |
The 89th Medical Group was a United States Air Force medical group. It was based in Andrews Air Force Base before it merged with the 11th Medical Group to form the 79th Medical Wing. The merger occurred on May 12, 2007. [2] Prior to the merger it was commanded by Brigadier General Thomas W. Travis. It was based at a 70-bed tertiary care center located in the Andrews Air Force Base. It included physiological training including altitude chamber training. [3]
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