366th MDG names its warrior of the week

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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --  The 366th Medical Group names its Warrior of the Week!

1st Lt. Michael Bower

Unit and duty title: 366th MDG Group Practice Manager

Time in Air Force: 11 years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: 2.5 years

Hometown [city and state]: California City, CA

Hobbies: Spending time with his 3-yr old son and friends, camping, hiking and college football.

What service does Lt. Bower provide to the Gunfighters? Lt. Bower is the MDG's lead business manager, supporting high quality, accessible, cost effective healthcare services. He is responsible for measuring/assessing clinical business activities with an emphasis on improving clinical performance. He participates in budgeting, scheduling, productivity, logistics, strategic planning, and beneficiary satisfaction initiatives for inpatient and outpatient services internal and external to the MDG. He performs analysis and provides business perspective for assigned clinics. Lt. Bower also identifies the most resource-effective services, and is responsible for streamlining operations as needed and increasing efficiency.

Most memorable Air Force moment?
I was able to be the presiding officer over my little brother's re-enlistment ceremony. I was enlisted for nearly nine years before being commissioned into the Medical Service Corps, therefore I was able to re-enlist my little brother for his only Air Force re-enlistment. Being able to partake in the ceremony and it only consisting of family was a huge honor and great opportunity.

Interesting personal fact:
Lt. Bower received a music performance scholarship to a California university and can play 13 musical instruments.

Why does Lt Bower deserve to be a warrior of the week?
Lt. Bower was the lead project officer for the MDG's implementation of the Family Health Initiative, which is the Air Force's Patient Centered Medical Home model. He also chaired a joint team with the Boise VA hospital and TriWest, where they formulated and submitted an approved Joint Incentive project for the construction of a $2.2 million Sleep & Pulmonology Lab.