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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson speaks during an Oct. 31, 2024 event recognizing the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the DHA. Johnson thanked the DHA workforce for their dedication to the mission of caring for patients in the Military Health System.
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