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Association of Army Dentistry Newsletter

Summer 2026 AAD Newsletter

AAD President’s Message — by COL (Ret) Karen Keith (p. 1)
Active Component News
- Honoring the 29th Chief of the U.S. Army Dental Corps: COL(Ret) Stephen Tanner — by COL Scott Rankin (p. 3)
- Recent Dental Corps LTHET and PME Graduates — by MAJ Reed McKinney (p. 4)
- Dental Corps Awards of Excellence 2026 Selectees — by MAJ Charles A. Mazal (p. 4)
- 2025 MHS Award for Advancement in Dentistry in Military Medicine (p. 5)
Reserve Component News
- MAJ Tadros Takes on New Leadership Role — by COL A. Lichelle Aldana (p. 6)
- 2nd Medical Brigade Welcome New Commander: COL Jacqueline Ajimba — by COL A. Lichelle Aldana (p. 6)
- “IMA Dental Corps: The Mission Continues” — by COL Mark Stanalajczo (p. 7)
Spouses Corner — “A 250-Year-Old Tradition of Support” — by Susan Allen (p. 8)
AAD Pillar News
- Advocacy in Service: Army Dentistry and 250 Years of Army Military History — by COL (Ret) Joseph Wineman (p. 10)
Guest Author — “Military Dentistry’s Greatest Marketing Lesson: Readiness Not Teeth” — by Dr. Howard Farran (p. 12)
In Memoriam (p. 13)
From the Admin Desk — by COL (Ret) Frank Nasser (p. 14)
From the Editors — by COL (Ret) Jay Etzenbach (p. 15)

Spring 2026 Newsletter

President’s Message – by COL (Ret) Karen Keith, AAD President (p. 1)
Active Component News
- COL Paul M. Colthirst, 30^th Army Dental Corps Chief (p. 2)
- Message from the Chief – “The T-Junction: Army Dental Corps at a Decisive Moment, Forging a New Path in Army Medicine Transformation” – by COL Paul M. Colthirst (p. 3)
- From the Corps Chief Office – by COL Scott Rankin, Corps Specific Branch Proponent Officer (p. 4)
Reserve Component News – MAJ Jemi Jacob, MAJ Deepa Mehta – by COL Anna Lichelle Aldana (p. 5)
- “Voices from the US Army National Guard Dental Corps” – COL Malcolm Murray – by COL Anna Lichelle Aldana (p. 6)
Spouses Corner – “Finding Your Voice” – by Susan Allen (p. 7)
AAD Pillars
- Advocacy in Action: Strengthening the Future of Army Dentistry – by COL (Ret) Joseph A. Wineman (p. 8)
- Coaching and Mentoring: Former Dental Corps Chief Keynotes ADEA Signature Series on Decision-Making (p. 9)
- Honoring Service: Citizen-Soldier and AAD Founder – BG (Ret) Robert Strader – by Susan Allen & Andy Watson (p. 10)
“The Evolution of Army Dentistry in Europe: Integration and Transformation” – by COL Kelley L. Tomsett (p. 12)
In Memoriam (p. 13)
Social Media – LT Michael Hoffman (p. 13)
From the Admin Desk – by COL (Ret) Frank Nasser, AAD Executive Director (p. 14)

Winter 2026 Newsletter

AAD President’s Message — by COL (Ret) Karen Keith, AAD President (p. 1)
Active Component News
- From the Corps Chief Office – by COL Scott Rankin (p. 2)
- “From Problem to Prototype: Innovating Dental Care for Large Scale Combat Operations from the Ground Up” – by 1SG FiSamuel Reggans (p. 3)
Reserve Component News – MAJ Tadros M. Tadros, COL Eduardo Olegario – by COL Anna Lichelle Aldana (p. 4)
Spouses Corner – Friendships in Every Stage of Life – Diane Fay, Sterlene Hapner, Pris Trawick – by Susan Allen (p. 7)
AAD Pillar News
- Honoring Service: COL (Ret) Robert and Dr. Diane Meyer (p. 10)
- Honoring Service through Photographs – by COL (Ret) Frank Nasser (p. 10)
In Memoriam (p. 11)
Social Media – LTC Michael Hoffman (p. 12)

Fall 2025 Newsletter

President’s Message – by COL (Ret) Karen M. Keith, AAD President (p. 1)
Membership Recruitment Season – by COL (Ret) Frank Nasser (p. 2)
Congratulations COL (Ret) Peter Tan (p. 3)
Active Component News – submitted by COL Scott Rankin, Corps Specific Branch Proponent Officer (p. 4)
- AMEDD Basic Officer Leadership Course Dental Track: CPT Dennis Chung & CPT Cody Lee
- Army War College: COL Min C. Kim
- Reorganization within the Army Medical Department
Spouses Corner – by Susan Allen
- “Remembering a Dental Corps First Lady – Carolyn Lefler” (p. 6)
- “Memories that Never Fade – 911” – Sterlene Hapner (p. 7)
AAD Pillars
- Recruitment and Retention (p. 8)
- Honoring Service: “Why I Serve” – by Maj. Frederick Dawson (p. 8)
- Coaching and Mentoring: “From Dental School to Active Duty: My Journey Through DCC/BOLC and Beyond” – by CPT Holly Weber (p. 11)
In Memoriam (p. 13)
Social Media – LTC Michael Hoffman (p. 13)

Dental Corps Bulletin

Army Dentistry Bulletin Vol 9, No 7

Vol. 9, No. 6

Vol. 9, No. 5

Vol. 9, No. 4

Vol. 9, No. 3

September 2025 Special Edition – Talent Management

Podcasts

No Place for Kindness

The Prisoner of War experiences of Roy Bodine, Jr., COL (Ret), US Army Dental Corps, as told by MG Patrick ‘Pat’ Sculley, former Deputy Surgeon General of the Army and Chief of the Army Dental Corps.

Videos

Army Dental Care Team

Leadership Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Enlisted & NCOs Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Civilians Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Spouses & Volunteers Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Education & Training Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Research & Development Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

Senior Leaders (Corps Chiefs)

Senior Leaders (Reserve Component)

Army Dentistry Monument

Overview Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

The Army Dentistry Monument Dedication Ceremony (Mar 2023)

The Senior Leaders Monolith Dedication (Nov 2024)

Army Dentistry History

History Army Dental Care (Jun 2022)

The CPT Ben Salomon Story by MG Patrick ‘Pat’ Sculley (Nov 2016)