On a sunny fall morning, approximately 300 guests witnessed Brig. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb assume command of the Southern Regional Medical Command on Oct. 8 from Maj. Gen. Jimmie O. Keenan. Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, U.S. Army surgeon general and commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Command, presided over the change of command.
Holcomb has held numerous clinical and staff assignments, including her recent assignment as the Army Action Officer for the Military Health System review and command surgeon, FORSCOM Headquarters, Fort Bragg, N.C. She is a 1987 Distinguished Military Graduate of Seattle University's Army ROTC where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She earned a Master's degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Kansas, a Master's level Certification in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University, and a Master's in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa.
"It's an honor and privilege to take command of the Southern Regional Medical Command. Lt. Gen. Horoho, thank you for the opportunity to lead a region filled with innovative, dedicated command teams and an experienced region staff that understands transformation and the need for continuous progression," said Holcomb during her command speech.
Maj. Gen. Keenan's next assignment is to serve as the deputy commanding general (operations), U.S. Army Medical Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas and she will continue to serve as the chief, U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
The mission of the Southern Regional Medical Command is to provide responsive, innovative, and reliable health services, and influence health to improve readiness, save lives and advance wellness in support of the force, military families and all those entrusted to our care. SRMC is the Army's largest medical region with 11 military treatment facilities throughout the Southeast, plus the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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