U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen, 316th Medical Group commander, speaks during a ceremony celebrating the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024. The event commemorated the 137th birthday of Grow, the Air Force's first surgeon general, after whom the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is named. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force service members and guests attend a ceremony celebrating the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024. The event highlighted Grow's impact as the Air Force's first surgeon general and celebrated his contributions to shaping modern Air Force medical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Lennen, Director of Policy and Resources at the Office of the Surgeon General, speaks during a ceremony celebrating the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024. Lennen discussed Maj. Gen. Grow's legacy, the significance of his contributions, and the importance of medical readiness in the context of Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

A U.S. Air Force Airman delivers remarks during a ceremony celebrating the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024. Throughout the ceremony, Airmen shared key aspects of Grow’s legacy, highlighting his accomplishments and contributions to advancing Air Force medical operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)