Colonel Guy R. Majkowski is the commander of the 14th Medical Group, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The group consists of two squadrons and has an authorized work force of 188 personnel. As commander, he advises the wing commander on medical readiness, healthcare, and aeromedical evacuation issues. Colonel Majkowski provides and coordinates comprehensive healthcare for a community of 7,800 beneficiaries including occupational and public health, as well as physiological training for 3,000 wing employees. He provides the strategic plan and guidance for the comprehensive healthcare provided during 29,400 annual outpatient visits, valued at $2.4 million. Colonel Majkowski also coordinates the physiological academics and training for all student pilots and aircrew. In addition, he directs the execution of the business plan and an $8M fiscal program including a $23M facility.
Colonel Majkowski entered active duty upon graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994. He has accumulated diverse experiences in clinical operations, research and development, and strategic management. Colonel Majkowski has commanded at the flight and squadron level, and led numerous Air Force Medical Service-wide strategic initiatives at the Headquarters and clinical consultant-level involving strategic planning, organizational management, manpower, and clinical practice. He is a board certified orthopedic physical therapist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Majkowski served as the commander, 48th Medical Operations Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom.
EDUCATION
1994 Bachelor of Science, Biology, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
1996 Masters in Physical Therapy, U.S. Army-Baylor University, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
1999 Distinguished graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2004 Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, U.S. Army-Baylor University Post-Professional Doctoral Fellowship Program in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
2008 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB
2013 Air War College, Maxwell AFB
2015 Air Force Senior Developmental Education Fellow, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, California
ASSIGNMENTS
1. December 1994 – July 1996, AFIT Physical Therapy student, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
2. July 1996 – May 1999, Staff Physical Therapist, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
3. May 1999 – May 2000, Physical Therapy Element Leader, Osan Air Base, South Korea
4. June 2000 – June 2003, Outpatient Services Chief, Physical Therapy, Luke AFB, Arizona
5. July 2003 – December 2004, Doctoral Candidate, U.S. Army-Baylor Post professional Doctoral Fellowship Program in Orthopedics & Manual Physical Therapy, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston
6. January 2005 – August 2008, Officer-in-Charge, Acute Physical Therapy Clinic; Physical Therapy Element Leader; Physical Medicine Flight Commander; and Operations Officer, 79th Surgical Operations Squadron, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, Maryland
7. August 2008 – July 2009, Executive Officer, 79th Medical Wing, Andrews AFB; Air Force Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. and Command Surgeon, Headquarters Air Force District of Washington, Andrews AFB
8. July 2009 – June 2011, Deputy Director, Commander’s Action Group, Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Rosslyn, Virginia
9. June 2011 – June 2013, Commander, 31st Medical Operations Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy
10. July 2013 – July 2014, Primary Care Flight Commander, 75th Medical Operations Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
11. July 2014 – July 2015, Senior Developmental Education Air Force Fellow, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica
12. July 2015 – June 2016, Deputy, Human-Centered Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division, 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
13. July 2016 – July 2017, Commander, 48th Medical Operations Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
14. August 2017 – present, Commander, 48th MDG, Columbus AFB
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
NATO Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Air Force Field Grade Physical Therapist of the Year
2006 Air Force District of Washington Physical Therapist of the Year
2006 Steven J. Rose Excellence in Research Award, Orthopedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association
2005 Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
2003 Excellence in Research Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
2002 Board Certified Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant - June 1, 1994
First Lieutenant - June 1, 1996
Captain - June 1, 1998
Major - Aug. 1, 2004
Lieutenant Colonel - Sept. 1, 2010
Colonel - Jan. 1, 2017
(Current as of August 2017)