JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. –
The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General announced the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards in February 2015 which included Langley Air Force Base's 633rd Medical Support Squadron.
The 633 MDSS was awarded the Colonel Timothy M. Morgan Outstanding Logistics Large Activity Account of the Year for 2014, for managing a $36.8 million material acquisitions program, overseeing a $27 million contracting program encompassing 320 personnel, and the squadron's Global Response Force, which deployed to Africa in support of Operation United Assistance
"This award recognizes the team of logistics professionals who stood above their peers to support quality care to our beneficiaries," said Maj. Jeffrey Chaperon, 633rd MDSS Medical Logistics Flight commander.
The 633rd MDSS is comprised of Nutritional Medicine, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration, resource management, pharmacy, readiness, information services, logistics, laboratory, and personnel and administration.
For Capt. Stephanie Proellochs, 633rd MDSS deputy medical logistics flight commander, winning this award speaks volumes for the healthcare provided to the patients at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley.
"Everything that we do and accomplish in Logistics is in support of our patients," said Proellochs. "We were honored with being recognized last year, but every flight in every squadron in the 633 MDG strives for excellence in patient care. We are proud to be a part of a larger team that is patient-centered. We hope that our patients realize that the 633 MDG is an organization that fosters a culture that is very patient-first."
Because the Hampton Roads area is one of the country's most densely populated military areas, Chaperone said attending to all U.S. Service members, past and present, is the hospital staff's top priority.
"With such a large population to serve, it is imperative for all of the military services' healthcare facilities to be on their games each and every day," said Chaperone. "Those who have served and continue to serve, along with their family members, rely on us to be there when their health takes a detour. They rightfully expect us to provide our best when they are in need and we are committed to delivering just that."
As a flight commander, Chaperone said he is proud of the deeds his team has accomplished.
"It has been my personal honor to work with so many top quality individuals who agreed to come together as a team," said Chaperone. "I'm impressed daily with the level of effort given by every member of our flight and feel blessed to have been able to share in their successes."