From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy Freisen, 316th Medical Group commander, and Lt. Col. FaLana Gideon, incoming 316th Inpatient Squadron commander, watch as Senior Master Sgt. Erin Barger, 316th IPTS senior enlisted leader, unravels the squadron’s guidon during an activation ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. The activation of the 316th IPTS expanded the Air force’s medical education footprint and furthered the joint-training relationship with Walter Reed, the Uniform Services University, and Naval Support Activity Bethesda. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)