No wonder the military has so many problems with health care

The US military brass must thank the heavens for the VA every day.


The VA's never ending screw ups and scandals take up a lot of attention.

Allowing military medical scandals to fly under the radar by comparison.

The next time you hear of substandard care received by those serving in the military, we hope you'll wonder about the qualifications?


The Air Force, for example, is seeking a Public Health Officer.




They've posted the job at Indeed.

Public health should be a very important position for the Air Force with the need to focus on preventative care among other things.

The Air Force notes:

 It may seem like a small task to some, but keeping every Airman in peak health is key to the Air Force’s ability to defend the nation. As an Air Force Public Health Officer, your mission will be to prevent, reduce and control the incidence of communicable diseases and occupational illnesses among Air Force personnel at home and abroad while working in garrison or deployed. You’ll work with an elite medical team in state-of-the-art facilities, elevating your career to the next level.



Oh, so it's "key to the Air Force's ability to defend the nation," in fact. And you'll "work with an elite medical team in state-of-the-art facilities."


Sounds good so far.

But then there's this:




"Must have obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)"?


This position is "key to the Air Force's ability to defend the nation" and they're willing to take an animal vet.for the position?

Public Health Officer for people and they're willing to take an animal vet for the position?


The Air Force -- the US government -- needs to explain that.


And quickly.