Navigating Care: A Guide to Wilford Hall’s Patient Travel Program

Airman 1st Class Pedro Mourin, patient travel technician, Staff Sgt. Rebecca Miranda, patient travel noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Andres Gonzalez, patient travel technician, all assigned to the 59th Medical Support Squadron pose for a photo December 19, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Patient Travel Program is dedicated to simplifying access to specialized medical care for military retirees and beneficiaries. From covering expenses for referrals over 100 miles to guiding through the Defense Travel System (DTS) process, the program ensures smooth navigation of medical journeys.