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Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, right, passes the Regional Health Command-Atlantic organizational flag to Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, Army surgeon general, signifying his relinquishment of command, Friday at Belvoir’s Thurman Hall. Dingle’s next assignment is as Deputy Commanding General for Support and Deputy Surgeon General. Brig. Gen. Erik H. Torring is serving as acting commanding general.
Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle shares his farewell message during the Regional Health Command-Atlantic relinquishment of command ceremony, Friday at Belvoir’s Thurman Hall. Dingle served as the commanding general of the Army’s largest medical region for a year. Brig. Gen. Erik H. Torring will serve as acting commanding general.
Army’s largest medical region says farewell to leader By G.H. Cureton Regional Health Command-Atlantic Public Affairs When Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle assumed command of the Army’s Regional Health Command-Atlantic, RHC-A, in March 2017, he committed to building upon the region’s successes in Soldier readiness, management and operations. A year later, that commitment rang true. As Dingle relinquished command Friday in an auditorium packed with the family, friends, mentors and staff he credits with his success, the region Dingle commanded is fiscally stronger and an Army medicine leader in supporting medical readiness. “(Dingle) assumed command of the Regional Health Command-Atlantic, one of the largest, most demanding commands in Army Medicine in March 2017, just a little over a year ago, and hit the ground running,” said Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, Army surgeon general, Army Medical Command’s, commanding general and the ceremony’s presiding officer. During his tenure, “Regional Health Command-Atlantic has been decisively engaged in Mobilization Force Generation Installations as the Army further focuses on being ready to fight and win our nation’s wars at any time and
anywhere,” West said, pointing out the region’s responsibility for managing six of the nine locations selected for Soldier activation and support. “But certainly, he did not stop there,” added West. “(Dingle) also concentrated on the readiness of the Soldiers of Regional Health Command-Atlantic, improving the overall medical readiness posture of the command to 86 percent, exceeding the Army standard.” The surgeon general also noted Dingle’s commitment to ensuring the region’s healthcare professionals were trained, equipped and available for assignments. The region’s 97 percent Professional Filler System rate is “remarkable, considering the complexity of ensuring that the right person is available for the right slot that needs to be filled at the time it needs to be filled,” added West. West recalled the first time she worked with Dingle. “(He was) a young major at 1st Armored Division and I was just coming in as the division surgeon. “I remember the first meeting we had and it was one of mutual support and ensuring we took care of the mission.” She described Dingle as one of the most dedicated people she has met and a leader who believes in selfless service and patriotic duty. “He radiates those values to everyone who has the privilege to come in contact with him. He wants everyone around him to be better,” she said.
Addressing the region for the final time as commanding general, Dingle reflected over the past year. “The first words that come to mind are fast, furious and fanatically fun. But, the two that stand out are abundantly blessed,” he said. “For I have been the most blessed man on Earth because I have had the distinct opportunity to serve the finest Soldiers, civilians, family members and teammates in the world.” Dingle thanked “Team Atlantic” for its outstanding leadership, service and professionalism, and took time to share some accomplishments that, to him, exemplify the “culture of excellence” he often spoke of in his meetings across the region. Among those accomplishments are achieving a historic solvency, allowing the region to meet its long-term fixed expenses and plan for future needs; meeting or exceeding clinical and financial performance metrics; managing health care operational changes; and delivering on the Army’s enduring promise to provide care and support for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, whether they return to duty or successfully transition to civilian status. Dingle’s next assignment is deputy commanding general for support and deputy surgeon general. Brig. Gen. Erik H. Torring, deputy commanding general, is the acting commanding general.
Save the dates! ACS open house
Magician, illusionist
Bernie McGrenahan
Days of Remembrance
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Today Bldg. 1263, 5965 6th St. New location! 571-231-7001
Mike Super America’s Got Talent winner Saturday, 6:30 p.m. doors, 5:30 Community Center FMI, tickets, 703-805-3714
SHARP comedian Tuesday 10 a.m. Thurman Auditorium 703-805-2567
Holocaust Memorial Museum tour April 12, departs Community Center, 9 a.m. Tour goes until 3 p.m. Reserve by Monday, 805-2288 or 5390