Air Force Career
Roadman entered the Air Force in May 1968. After receiving his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, he completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) at Keesler Medical Center. He is board certified in OB/GYN and is a diplomate of both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Roadman served as a commander three times, twice in a hospital and once in a medical center. He was also a major command deputy surgeon, surgeon and command surgeon of both U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command. He served as both commander, Air Force Medical Operations Agency and deputy surgeon general, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General. He assumed duties as Surgeon General in November 1996. He retired from the Air Force on December 1, 1999.
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