5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationshi

A TRICARE pamphlet sits on a table during the 5th Medical Group (5MDG) Provider Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. During the event, off-base medical providers were invited to see the 5MDG and gain a better understanding of Team Minot’s mission and their beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationshi

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy L. Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing Commander, speaks to off-base medical providers during the 5th Medical Group (5MDG) Provider Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. The event occurs only when the 5MDG changes regional contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationshi

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Passmore, 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron human performance flight commander, talks about the Physical Therapy room during the 5th Medical Group Provider (5MDG) Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. When the 5MDG changes regional contractors, the Open House is hosted to help build a bridge within patient care, allowing providers to create networking opportunities with patients that get seen on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationshi

U.S. Air Force Capt. Deserea Shoemaker, 5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical director of the Warrior Operational Medical Clinic, guides a tour during the 5th Medical Group Provider Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. Providers from outside the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) came on base to see how Minot AFB’s MTF hospital operated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationshi

Airmen from the the 5th Medical Group (5MDG) guide a tour of off-base medical providers during the 5MDG Provider Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. Since Minot AFB is in a rural location, the event’s goal was to ensure that beneficiaries have ease of access to care when it comes to specialty services, that the 5MDG as an ambulatory clinic may not be able to provide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

5th Medical Group Provider Open House builds working relationships with local community providers

Published June 17, 2025
By Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A TRICARE pamphlet sits on a table during the 5th Medical Group (5MDG) Provider Open House at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 13, 2025. During the event, off-base medical providers were invited to see the 5MDG and gain a better understanding of Team Minot’s mission and their beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)